ktm becomes polaris distributor in germany
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Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE/PSE: PII) announced in Minneapolis on March 7, 2006 that KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG has become Polaris' exclusive distributor in Germany for Polaris All Terrain Vehicles, Quadricycles, Snowmobiles and Polaris RANGER™ vehicles.
"KTM will leverage our back office operations in Germany to increase sales, build the Polaris brand and increase dealer service and satisfaction while minimizing distribution costs," said Hubert Trunkenpolz, KTM's Vice President of Marketing & Sales.
The companies announced a strategic partnership with the goal of strengthening their competitive position and providing tangible benefits to customers, dealers, suppliers and shareholders in July 2005. This goal is supported by KTM's distribution of Polaris products in Germany. KTM will not become the distributor of Polaris products in any other European market in the near future.