Polaris Announces Grand Opening of Distribution Center in Nevada
August 28 2019 - 1:00PM
Business Wire
The 475,000 square-foot facility will
support Polaris’ Aftermarket and PG&A brands
Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the grand opening of
its first multi-brand distribution center in Fernley, Nevada. The
475,000 square-foot facility, will support Polaris’ growing
Aftermarket, Parts, Garments, & Accessories (Aftermarket,
PG&A) businesses by providing additional capacity, improving
delivery speed and customer service, and optimizing operations.
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The 475,000 square-foot Fernley
Distribution Center will support Polaris’ Aftermarket and PG&A
brands. (Photo: Polaris Inc.)
Early operations and initial shipments began last month at the
facility located just 30 miles east of Reno. The Fernley location
offers an experienced workforce and access to prime transportation
routes allowing Polaris to enhance customer and dealer service
within the western region of the United States.
“We are thrilled to be a part of the Fernley and greater Nevada
communities. The addition of a western region distribution center
to support our growing portfolio of brands and customers is an
important strategic investment for the company,” said Steve
Eastman, president of Aftermarket, PG&A at Polaris. “From
initial concept through construction, this state-of-the-art
facility has been designed to elevate service to our customers
while leveraging innovative technology and impressive local talent
to efficiently support an expansive range of products and
brands.”
As Polaris’ first multi-brand distribution center, the Fernley
facility will serve Polaris, Transamerican Auto Parts and Kolpin
customers. Similar to other Polaris distribution centers, the
facility’s automated footprint provides flexible operations while
supporting speed, quality and safety.
“We are pleased to welcome Polaris to the City of Fernley. The
company’s innovative facility is a great addition to our community
that will have a positive impact on our economic growth and
development,” said Fernley Mayor Roy Edgington.
Construction on the distribution center was completed within 12
months and was performed by Ryan Companies US Inc. The new
distribution center currently employees 50 employees with plans to
employ up to 100 at full capacity.
About Polaris
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII)
pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and
services that have invited people to discover the joy of being
outdoors since our founding in 1954. With annual 2018 sales of $6.1
billion, Polaris’ high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris
RANGER, RZR and GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman
all-terrain off-road vehicles; Indian Motorcycle mid-size and
heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; snowmobiles; and
deck, cruiser and pontoon boats, including industry-leading
Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with
parts, garments and accessories, along with a growing aftermarket
portfolio, including Transamerican Auto Parts. Polaris’ presence in
adjacent markets includes military and commercial off-road
vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. Proudly
headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries
across the globe. www.polaris.com.
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Erika Frederick Phone: 763.417.8673
erika.frederick@polaris.com
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