You may be seeing even more of those sharp-looking customized Prinoth groomers smoothing snowmobile trails in the future, thanks to a big investment by the parent company of the Quebec factory.
Prinoth recently announced plans to double production capacity at its Granby, Quebec, factory, via a $25 million investment.
Before we get to the press release, a quick history lesson: Prinoth has been building snow grooming equipment in Europe since 1964. However, the company became significantly more prominent in the minds of North American snowmobilers after it purchased the Bombardier groomer division from then-Camoplast (now known as Camso) in 2005.
Camoplast was just a temporary holder of the Bombardier groomer brand – it acquired it in December of 2004 shortly after Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) was spun off of the larger Bombardier Inc. in 2003. Camoplast then sold it to Prinoth 11 months later.
Here’s the press release from Prinoth:
Prinoth Unveils Expanded Production Facility in Granby, Canada
A $25 Million Investment to Double Production Capacity
GRANBY, QC — Last week, Prinoth, a global leader in crawler carriers and tracked vehicles, held an event to announce the official opening of its newly expanded production facility in Granby, Canada. This significant investment of $25 million marks a major milestone in our company’s continued commitment to innovation, growth, and sustainability for the future.
The expansion, which nearly doubles the size of the current facility, is a testament to Prinoth’s dedication to meeting the increasing demand for our high-quality crawler carriers and snow grooming vehicles. A significant portion of the new space has been dedicated to custom project development, underscoring our efforts to create tailored solutions for clients in a variety of industries. The expanded area will also enable us to enhance production efficiency and support the company’s long-term growth goals.
Speaking at the opening, Klaus Tonhäuser, President of the Prinoth Group, highlighted the importance of the expansion to Prinoth’s future plans: “Our investment in the Granby plant reinforces our unwavering commitment to investing in the future—not only for our company, but for our employees and the region. The relentless efforts and dedication of our employees have been the driving force behind this achievement, and we are proud to further establish Granby as a key hub for custom project development and innovation in the crawler carrier market.”
Prinoth is deeply grateful to the entire team at Granby for their hard work and dedication, which has been instrumental in achieving this ambitious expansion. “Prinoth’s many accomplishments would not have been possible without the hard work of its employees. Their continued commitment is the foundation upon which we build our success,” comments Anton Seeber, President of the HTI group which owns Prinoth.
The Granby facility’s expanded production capacity will allow us to continue serving our customers worldwide, driving further innovation and creating even greater opportunities for the region. With this expansion, we are prepared to meet the growing demand for Prinoth’s products, while also fostering a culture of continuous improvement and sustainability.
About Prinoth
Prinoth Ltd manufactures crawler carriers, snow groomers and snow removal vehicles. Proven technologies and expert know-how, contribute to the industry-leading vehicles renowned for their reliability, productivity and performance.
Prinoth Ltd is part of the Prinoth Group which has over 60 years’ experience in developing and manufacturing snow groomers, crawler carriers and vegetation management equipment. With four production facilities, sales and service partners in over 80 countries and more than 1000 employees, Prinoth is able to meet the needs of its customers at the local level.
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