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BRP will nearly double its workforce in Michigan with the creation of almost 200 new jobs, thanks to an expansion of the existing Manitou pontoon boat plant in Lansing that started this month, and an addition of more manufacturing and warehousing capacity in the St. Johns, Michigan, location.
“The strong, sustained demand we have seen for our products is a testament to their durability and quality. BRP has continued to grow its marine portfolio with strategic acquisitions of world class brands like Manitou, Alumacraft and Quintrex, and expanding their production capacity,” says Karim Donnez, senior vice president, Marine Group, BRP. “As with all our products, we are committed to gaining market share in this sector and we rely on Michigan’s highly skilled and experienced workforce to continue helping us in achieving our goals.”
Performance-based workforce training and credits have been given to the company with assistance from the Lansing Economic Area Partnership, and include workforce development support from local colleges and Capital Area Michigan Works!, as well as job creation incentives from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
“BRP’s continued investment in Michigan underscores our state’s manufacturing leadership, the strength of our business climate and talented workforce,” says Quentin Messer, Jr., CEO of the MEDC and president and chair of the Michigan Strategic Fund. “This project is a win for the Lansing region and for the entire state. We are grateful to the Governor and legislative leadership for their continued support of the Michigan Business Development Program that makes these projects possible. We appreciate the efforts of LEAP and our other local partners. We look forward to working with BRP as it grows and provides greater opportunity for our friends and neighbors statewide.”
BRP is actively recruiting candidates to positions in welding, assembly and fabrication and engineering. To learn more about open positions, visit manitoupontoonboats.com.
