BRP cutting jobs and production

[Burt]

It looks like BRP is cutting 1000 jobs and cutting back worldwide production by 20% because of economic conditions :yikes:

http://www.bnn.ca/news/5371.html

 

[Latemarch]

It looks like BRP is cutting 1000 jobs and cutting back worldwide production by 20% because of economic conditions :yikes:

http://www.bnn.ca/news/5371.html

This is a good thing. Smart business decision and means that we can count on them being around at least a few more years.

I did notice in the article that there was no mention of the Spyder in the divisions and products being trimmed back :dontknow: Could be an oversight by the journalist or maybe it's still the one product in demand. :2thumbs:

 

[bjt]

I did notice in the article that there was no mention of the Spyder in the divisions and products being trimmed back :dontknow: Could be an oversight by the journalist or maybe it's still the one product in demand. :2thumbs:

The article did state that the cutback applied to all divisions. I'm sure the reporter just picked the most widely known product names to put in the report, not every BRP product name.

 

[garganos]

This is a good thing. Smart business decision and means that we can count on them being around at least a few more years.

I did notice in the article that there was no mention of the Spyder in the divisions and products being trimmed back :dontknow: Could be an oversight by the journalist or maybe it's still the one product in demand. :2thumbs:

Spyder is part of the Can-am brand.

 

[bone crusher]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but Bombardier makes airplanes as well...if this is the case, I was on one a couple of days ago...

It's likely that this division is slowing down...

There is a nice demand for the Spyders...they'll continue to make them as long as the want/need is there...

 

[Star Cruiser]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but Bombardier makes airplanes as well...if this is the case, I was on one a couple of days ago...

It's likely that this division is slowing down...

There is a nice demand for the Spyders...they'll continue to make them as long as the want/need is there...

Bombardier is huge into Trains and Rapid transit (subway cars etc as well) there are some pretty big layoffs for those in the Aircraft division. Ski Doo, Sea Doo & Can Am are a very small part of thier operation. 20% from the Recreation Division would not send a lot people home from the lines. Not good however, if you are one of them

 

[Rokonman]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but Bombardier makes airplanes as well...if this is the case, I was on one a couple of days ago...

It's likely that this division is slowing down...

There is a nice demand for the Spyders...they'll continue to make them as long as the want/need is there...

The BRP is a separate company from the division that makes Lear jets and people movers. No longer any connection. (except the name Bombardier)

 

[Lamonster]

This is a good thing. Smart business decision and means that we can count on them being around at least a few more years.

It's never a good thing if it's your job being cut. :sour:

 

[Roaddog2]

The BRP is a separate company from the division that makes Lear jets and people movers. No longer any connection. (except the name Bombardier)

There was a spin off and BRP is its own company now

 

[Roaddog2]

It's never a good thing if it's your job being cut. :sour:

:agree:

 

[ingramwc]

[quote from lamonster]
It's never a good thing if it's your job being cut. :sour: [/quote]

:agree: Been there, it ain't fun. :cus:


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