PowerSports Business

January 23, 2017

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20 • January 23, 2017 • Powersports Business ATV/UTV www.PowersportsBusiness.com Increased UTV production part of 2017 plans Kubota Tractor Corporation announced in November that it has begun construction on an important 617,865-sqaure-foot expan- sion of its National Distribution Center (NDC) on the company's existing property in Jefferson, Georgia, the project is adjacent to the Kubota Industrial Equipment (KIE) facility off of I-85 North. Scheduled for completion in July, the expansion's nearly $16 million investment is a direct response to Kubota's continued growth and manufac- turing demands in its compact tractor, util- ity vehicle and turf product markets. The extended facility will triple the exist- ing square footage to accommodate 956,161 square feet of space that will allow the com- pany to increase warehousing efficiencies to store and process more equipment produced by nearby Kubota Manufacturing of America (KMA) and KIE, which are both primed to increase production to meet growing con- sumer demand. "This is an exciting time for Kubota as our continued growth has led us to several facility expansions in recent years — from our new manufacturing plant in nearby Gainesville to our new headquarters build- ing in Grapevine, Texas," said Alex Woods, vice president product resources, parts and divisional operations for Kubota Tractor Corporation. "We are diversifying our prod- uct lines and expanding our operational footprint here in Georgia to better respond to ongoing dealer and customer demand for multiple product lines here in the U.S." The newly expanded NDC will store and process Kubota equipment — tractors, backhoes, loaders, tires, weights, along with hay tools, utility vehicles and turf equipment — until it's ready for distribution to dealers around the country. In January, KMA in nearby Gainesville- Hall County was sechduled to start produc- tion at its new 502,000-square-foot plant to increase production of Kubota's RTV-Series utility vehicles. Kubota has been operating in the state of Georgia for more than 40 years, with its first operations located in Norcross. In the mid-1980s, Kubota purchased its first office building in the state at the current Kubota Tractor Corporation Southeast Divi- sion headquarters in Suwanee and has since expanded operations in both Gainesville and Jefferson. Kubota Tractor Corporation, KMA and KIE are U.S. subsidiaries of Kubota Corpora- tion, based in Osaka, Japan. PSB UTV growth driving Kubota plant expansion Kubota's RTV X-Series, including the X900 pictured here, is built by Kubota Manufacturing of America located in Gainesville, Georgia. In direct response to consumer demand, Kubota began construction on its existing property to expand its National Distribution Center located in Jefferson, Georgia. Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.(KMC) is proud to announce the Kawasaki Mule PRO- FX side-by-side has earned a spot among Field and Stream magazine's 2016 Best of the Best Awards. "This is an affirmation of Kawasaki's hard work to develop such a well-regarded side by side vehicle," said Kawasaki manger of public relations Kevin Allen. "The Mule PRO Series sides by sides are products we're extremely proud of. Their versatility and durability make them stand out in this ever- growing market. The Mule PRO-FX is built to get the job done, whether that is working on the farm or mak- ing sure you collect all of your tags during hunting season." The editors at Field and Stream magazine chose 13 items for their 2016 Best of the Best Awards for hunting and fishing ranging from the Mule PRO FX side-by-side vehicle to work boots and fishing reels. The winners of this award were announced in the December- January issue of Field and Stream. Kawasaki recently celebrated its 50th anniversary in the United States and has been assembling product out of foreign and domestic components in Lincoln, Nebraska since 1975. In 1987 Kawasaki produced its first Mule side-by-side utility vehicle and began its reputation as a durable work- horse for any job. Kawasaki's line-up of side-by-side utility vehicles has grown over the years. Each Kawasaki side-by-side util- ity vehicle is backed by a Kawasaki Strong three-year limited warranty. UTV PARTS RETAILER ADDING SECOND LOCATION Powersports Business has learned that SXS Performance will be expanding its operations by opening a second retail location. The new store opened in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, on Jan. 3. The side-by-side parts and accessories retailer has added the second store to comple- ment its primary location and warehouse in Ontario, California. "We understand how important it is to be able to sit in a pair of PRP seats, try out an Axia Alloys mirror, or test out a PCI intercom prior to making that important pur- chase," said sales rep Kyle Callen, who man- ages the new storefront. "Having inventory in stock and ready to go is extremely important to us. Our Lake Havasu City location will be stocked with the most popular accessories from axles, drive belts, seats, harnesses, roll cages, wheels and tires, and much more. Not only will we have the most popular parts in stock but our knowledgeable staff will make sure you are pointed in the right direction and get the right parts the first time." The store is located at 597 Lake Havasu Ave. N on the north side of Lake Havasu City, just off of Highway 95 and Industrial Blvd. Hours are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays by appointment. POLARIS RECALLS 9,900 SPORTSMAN 570 ATVS DUE TO FIRE HAZARD Polaris is recalling nearly 10,000 Sports- man 570 ATVs due to a fire hazard, accord- ing to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Polaris has received 35 reports of dam- aged fuel rails and leaks. No injuries have been reported. The number of affected is about 9,900. This recall involves model year 2014 through 2016 Sportsman 570 Touring and X2 model ATVs and model year 2017 Sportsman 570 6x6 model ATVs. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly. SUZUKI RECALLING 3,400 KINGQUAD 750 MODELS The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com- mission announced that Suzuki is recalling about 3,400 KingQuad 750 ATVs. The ATV's battery can fail and cause the engine to stop running while in use, posing a crash hazard. This recall involves model year 2016 and 2017 LT-A750X and LT-A750XP KingQuad ATVs. Suzuki has received six reports of bat- tery discharge or failure to restart. No injuries have been reported. Consumers with recalled ATVs are being sent a notice directly from Suzuki. POLARIS GEM RECALL RELATED TO DRIVE MODE SWITCH The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Polaris is recalling certain 2016-17 GEM E2, E4, E6, and ELXD electric vehicles. The vehicles may go in the opposite direction than intended. If the operator intends to go forward, but the vehicle reverses instead, there would be an increased risk of a crash. The potential num- ber of units affected is 1,644. The drive mode switch can send an incor- rect signal, causing the vehicle to go in the opposite direction than intended. Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive switch, free of charge. The recall began in December. 2016 CAMP RZRS WERE BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER Between Camp RZR New England and Camp RZR SoCal, more than 25,000 people enjoyed all Camp RZR had to offer. From giveaways to free concerts to demo rides, the celebration of everything off-road was bigger and better than ever in 2016. ARGO NAMES VP OF OPERATIONS Ontario-based ARGO in November DIGEST Kawasaki Mule honored by Field and Stream See Digest, Page 22 by side vehicle," said Kawasaki manger of public relations The Kawasaki Mule PRO-FX was honored with one of Field and Stream magazine's 2016 Best of the Best Awards. The inaugural Camp RZR New England, held in New Hampshire, proved to be a home run.

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