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www.PowersportsBusiness.com NEWS Powersports Business • December 1, 2014 • 3 HOTNEWS CONTINUED FROM COVER pack and ship all KMC parts and accessories orders to Kawasaki's extensive nationwide dealer network and other Kawasaki facilities. "The agreement with UPS gives KMC the ability to com- bine our primary focus on marketing, sales and customer service for all our powersports and engine products with UPS's global expertise in warehous- ing and distribution," said Tom Leimkuhler, executive director of Parts & Accessories Opera- tions for KMC. VP HAGI RESIGNS FROM KTM KTM North America, Inc. announced last month that Brad Hagi has resigned from his five-year post as vice presi- dent of sales and marketing effective immediately. In a statement, Hagi explained that he was leaving for personal reasons, comment- ing, "After five years of incred- ible market share growth and sales milestones, I realized that it was time for a change. This was a difficult decision for me, and I would like to thank Jon- Erik (Burleson) and the Board of Directors in Austria for their full support and cooperation during this transition." He continued, "I am extremely proud that KTM has become one of the fastest grow- ing brands in the United States which is a true reflection on the dealer network and the entire team at KTM. The last five years have been an incredible journey for me, and I look forward to a new chapter in my life." President of KTM North America, Jon-Erik Burleson, stated, "On behalf of KTM, we thank Brad for his effort and time with us. His tenure with KTM came during a critical time in our company's history. We not only grew market share out of the financial crisis, but also began the next step in our brand's growth in the street seg- ments. We wish him well in his future endeavors." KIMPEX EXPANDS PRESENCE OVERSEAS Kimpex, a Canadian PG&A dis- tributor, announced its expan- sion overseas with the opening of a subsidiary of Kimpex in St. Petersburg, Russia. This expansion will reinforce Kimpex's position in the Rus- sian market, and the company will become the first Canadian distributor to get a direct foot- hold in the country. "We have been present in Russia for several years now through local distributors. By setting up there directly, we will be able to offer better ser- vice to retailers and help them benefit from all our products," said Michel Coté, Kimpex vice president of sales. "We chose St. Petersburg as a location for our operations because it is a strategic location for us, a cen- tral base for our overall opera- tions there." The first container was expected to arrive in Russia by mid-November, coinciding with the start-up of Kimpex Russia's operations. Red Bull Media House in association with Freeride Entertain- ment released a new motorcycle documentary "On Any Sunday, The Next Chapter" in theaters nationwide last month. From director Dana Brown ("Step Into Liquid," "Dust to Glory"), the film is a follow-up to the 1971 Academy Award- nominated documentary, "On Any Sunday," directed by his father, Bruce Brown. The 90-minute documentary film features MotoGP riders Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa, action sports superstar Travis Pastrana, freestyle motocross pioneer Robbie Maddison, Pikes Peak International Hill Climb motorcycle champ Carlin Dunne, women's motocross champ Ashley Fiolek, motocross legend Doug Henry, custom motorcycle designer and former racer Roland Sands and one of the most successful riders in supercross history, James Stewart. The film was released nationally throughout the major the- atrical chains including Regal Entertainment, AMC Theatres, Cinemark and Carmike Cinemas and is available for distribution worldwide. For showtimes, visit www.onanysundayfilm.com. Dolby, KTM and Skullcandy are official partners of the film. "This is the first time a feature film from Red Bull Media House will have national theatrical distribution in the United States," said Werner Brell, managing director of Red Bull Media House North America. "Releasing the film nationally gives us the opportunity to reach new audiences and excite those who ride, where they ride." Director Dana Brown suggests that the timing was just right for a follow-up to his father Bruce Brown's film, "On Any Sunday": "Bikes are better, athletes have progressed, and there are so many disciplines now. In fact, we couldn't possibly do justice to all of them in this 90-minute movie. We set out to show a cross-section of motorcycling today, and here's hoping we've succeeded." 'ON ANY SUNDAY, THE NEXT CHAPTER' NOW IN THEATERS FINANCIAL NEWS 10 ... Steve Dodds 10 ... Same Store Sales 11 ... Polaris at the NYSE OPINION 13 ... From the Editor 13 ... Online at PowersportsBusiness.com PSB: FOCUS E-commerce/DMS 15 ... Oxford integrates with Lightspeed 15 ... CDK Global partners with GE Capital 15 ... BMW launches new parts site 17 ... Polaris uses Shopatron for e-comm 18 ... LotVantage aids in inventory posting 19 ... ARI launches mobile app MOTORCYCLE 25 ... KBB.com's top-searched bikes 26 ... TEAM Industries expands 27 ... Judge lets dealer's suit stay in Hawaii PWC 30 ... Arctic Cat sues BRP on patent issue 30 ... PWC sales grow in September 30 ... Boisjoli earns recognition SOLUTIONS 32 ... Neil Pascale 33 ... Sam Dantzler AFTERMARKET 35 ... Hot Products SNOWMOBILE 37 ... Yamaha racing partners with Elka 37 ... ArcticFX's new graphics kits INSIDE CTP Transportation Products adds Peetz as COO Chris Peetz has joined Frank- lin, Tenn.-based CTP Trans- portation Products, LLC (CTP), parent company of ITP tires and wheels, as chief operating officer. Peetz is an accomplished executive with more than 20 years of domestic and interna- tional experience. At CTP, he is responsible for tire and wheel opera- tions, including manufacturing, engineering, research and development, supply chain, logis- tics, quality and continuous improvement. "CTP continues to develop and strengthen our organization to better serve our customers. Chris is a dynamic leader who builds strong teams focused on quality, efficiency and cus- tomer satisfaction. He's a proven leader with operations and manufacturing expertise in diverse industries," said Kevin Forster, chief executive officer. Peetz was most recently vice president of global manufacturing at Howden Fan Com- pany. Previously, Peetz was vice president of operations, Jacuzzi Brands Corporation, plant manager with Owens-Illinois, Inc. and business unit manager with Parker Hannifin. PSB Polaris harnesses Pro Armor to bolster UTV PG&A Polaris Industries Inc. announced the acquisition of certain assets of LSI Products Inc. and Armor Holdings, LLC, privately-held Riverside, Calif.-based companies that design, develop, manufac- ture, source, sell and distribute accessories for performance side- by-side vehicles and ATV markets under the Pro Armor brand. This acquisition adds Pro Armor to Polaris' growing parts, gar- ments and accessories (PG&A) business. The terms of the transac- tion were not disclosed. "The acquisition of Pro Armor adds another industry-leading brand to our growing stable of PG&A aftermarket brands, a key contributor to Polaris' growth and profitability," said Steve Eastman, Polaris' vice president of PG&A. "Pro Armor is a leading brand in performance side-by- side accessories with a relentless commitment to innovation, style, performance and quality. The addition of Pro Armor to Polaris' aftermarket brand portfolio allows us to extend our channel and customer reach in the performance side-by-side and ATV markets. Our common culture and shared passion for the powersports industry and consumer will create an exciting platform for contin- ued innovation and accelerated growth." Pro Armor will continue to operate as a distinct brand and the operations will remain in Riverside. Both Polaris and Pro Armor will continue to develop independent product plans while leverag- ing development, sourcing and distribution capabilities. "Both Pro Armor and Polaris are driven by a high degree of passion and determination to develop the best customer-focused product solutions in the industry," said Alex Danze, president and CEO, Pro Armor. "Pro Armor's success is built on an intimate understanding of the rider and we look forward to becoming a part of the Polaris family where we can take our market leadership and customer relationships to the next level." Pro Armor is a leading aftermarket brand for performance side- by-side and ATV accessories. Founded in 1995, Pro Armor designs, develops, manufactures and distributes quality, innovative side-by- side and ATV accessories for various OEM brand vehicles. Key prod- ucts include doors, aluminum bumpers, seats, roofs and harnesses. Kimpex products, CKX line of helmets and clothing and Commander Track kits will soon be available in the St. Petersburg warehouse in order to service all retailers in Russia. UNADILLA CO-FOUNDER PEG ROBINSON PASSES AWAY On Sunday Nov. 2, the moto- cross community lost an impor- tant pillar with the passing of Peg Robinson, co-founder of the legendary Unadilla Val- ley Sports Center in New Berlin, N.Y. The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, MX Sports Pro Racing and the National Promoter's Group (NPG) extend their deepest con- dolences to the Robinson family during this difficult time. Although Peg was not in the public eye, she and her husband Pro Armor's key products include doors, aluminum bumpers, seats, roofs and harnesses. Polaris has been consistently acquiring aftermarket product manufacturers over the past two years. CHRIS PEETZ See Hot News, Page 8