BRP secures $US10 million military contract for Evinrude multi-fuel engines

STURTEVANT, WI, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ - BRP has been awarded a $US10 million
contract from the United States Marine Corps (USMC) for its Evinrude
multi-fuel engines (MFE). The Evinrude 55 MFE engines with an impeller
equipped jet model pump will repower their fleet of F470 Zodiac boats / Combat
Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) used during small craft operations.
The strict procurement requirements of the USMC to secure non-gasoline burning
outboard engines led directly to BRP. In accordance with the Department of
Defense mandates, these engines must be able to operate using available
battlefield fuels and to operate from naval shipping without the need for
gasoline.
According to the USMC, the Evinrude MFE outboards are at the forefront of
multi-fuel technology and BRP is the only manufacturer providing all the
technical specifications required by the Department of Defense. The
procurement for the Evinrude MFE was awarded as a commercial product directly
from the existing Federal schedule (General Services Administration). Since
the MFE technology is commercially available through BRP, the Marine Corps is
able to utilize the outboards for their small craft operations.
"We're proud to be able to provide a U.S. military branch the innovative
technology that Evinrude E-TEC engines deliver," stated Scott Weber, vice
president Sales, Marketing and After-sales service, Evinrude, North American
division. "Our multi-fuel engines are designed to meet the stringent
requirements of the U.S. armed forces. The USMC has placed its trust in
Evinrude MFE engines to power their most critical fleet of boats. Their
confidence in the Evinrude E-TEC technology is a true validation of our
efforts to provide the needed flexibility and best quality for this type of
application," he added.
Evinrude MFE engines, built on the Evinrude E-TEC technology, are designed for
flexible use of multiple fuels in harsh demanding mission applications and are
capable of running on kerosene, aviation fuels (JP-4, JP-5, JP-8, Jet-A and
Jet-B) and standard gasoline. The engine's fuel selection can be changed with
the simple flip of a switch, without compromising performance. In addition to
the impeller equipped pump jet model, it is also available in a conventional
propeller ready gearcase.
The pump jet version provides propulsion without a propeller, affording
additional safety and performance targets for a wider variety of applications.
Built to specific military specifications, the pump jet is a large impeller
unit attached to a full gearcase that provides superior thrust and performance
when compared to conventional jet pumps.
"This military contract represents a great opportunity for our Evinrude MFE
products worldwide," said Chris Dawson, vice president - general manager,
International division. "The state-of-the-art technology that our multi-fuel
engines bring to the U.S. Marine Corps will certainly reinforce our ability to
bring this technology to additional military operations around the world," he
concluded.
The delivery of engines began early October, 2009 and will be completed by the
end of January, 2010.
BRP's Evinrude E-TEC engine line-up now includes 110 engine models from 25- to
300-horsepower. All engines, including the MFE models, are available at
Evinrude dealerships worldwide. Visit www.evinrude.com or
www.repowerwithevinrude.com for more information.

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), a privately-held company, is a
world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and
marketing of motorised recreational vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and
products includes: Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and sport
boats, Evinrude and Johnson outboard engines, direct injection technologies
such as E-TEC, Can-Am all-terrain vehicles and roadsters, as well as Rotax
engines and karts. With manufacturing facilities on three continents, BRP
products are distributed in more than 80 countries.

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For corporate information: Johanne Denault, Manager, Corporate Communications,
(450) 532-5173, johanne.denault@brp.com; For product information: North
America: Julie Johnson, Evinrude Public Relations, (704) 573-2733,
julie.johnson@brp.com; International: Francois Tremblay, Marketing Director,
Sea-Doo, Ski-Doo, Evinrude and Lynx, International Division, +41.21.318.78.80,
francois.tremblay@brp.com