BRP hit the 75,000 unit milestone at its sport boat manufacturing facility in Benton, Illinois as the 21-foot 2010 Sea-Doo 210 Challenger SE rolled off the line on February 11.

In operation since 1996, there are currently 362 dedicated and passionate people who work in the facility. The 398,264 square foot (37,000 square metres) building, which was recently upgraded with energy efficient HIF lighting systems, has a host of lean manufacturing tools. With an array of semi-automated, computer-controlled fibreglass processes and automotive-style assembly lines, the Benton site is a paramount manufacturing facility. 

"Despite our investments made in Benton and across all BRP sites, a company is only as good as its employees. Our people are empowered through a teamwork management approach that allows for continuous improvement generated at the plant floor level," said Alain Villemure, vice-president, general manager, Vehicle Development and Manufacturing Operations (VDMO). "Our employees show an unrelenting commitment to safety, quality and customer satisfaction. They are truly the best at what they do and are a credit to themselves and to BRP."

 The BoaterNews.ca team would like to officially congratulate BRP in this remarkable achievement and we wish them success in another 75,000 units.