Branden Leslie, Portage—Lisgar
Linked statement
“I want to congratulate Milt Reimer and his Manitoba company, FXR Racing. He started making snowmobile gear 30 years ago, and the company will soon pass one billion dollars in sales.”
“Mr. Speaker, 30 years ago, Milt Reimer began sewing snowmobile gear in his basement in Morris, Manitoba. This fall, the company he founded, FXR Racing, will surpass $1 billion in lifetime sales. Milt knew the sport. A motocross racer and former powersports dealer, he saw what others had missed. Riders needed clothing that was lighter, better fitting and built to perform in the cold, so he set out to make it himself. Still headquartered in Oak Bluff, Manitoba, FXR is Canada’s leading powersports apparel brand, the category leader in snowmobile gear, and one of North America’s top motocross brands. Its products are sold in more than 60 countries through more than 1,000 dealers. FXR employs more than 135 Canadians and supports more than 9,000 athletes from grassroots racers to world champions. The first billion dollars took 30 years and represents three decades of dedication, ingenuity and passion for Milt and the entire FXR team. This is Manitoba entrepreneurship at its finest. On behalf of the House, I congratulate Milt Reimer and everyone at FXR. Manitoba is proud of them.”
Mr. Speaker, 30 years ago, Milt Reimer began sewing snowmobile gear in his basement in Morris, Manitoba. This fall, the company he founded, FXR Racing, will surpass $1 billion in lifetime sales. Milt knew the sport. A motocross racer and former powersports dealer, he saw what others had missed. Riders needed clothing that was lighter, better fitting and built to perform in the cold, so he set out to make it himself. Still headquartered in Oak Bluff, Manitoba, FXR is Canada’s leading powersports apparel brand, the category leader in snowmobile gear, and one of North America’s top motocross brands. Its products are sold in more than 60 countries through more than 1,000 dealers. FXR employs more than 135 Canadians and supports more than 9,000 athletes from grassroots racers to world champions. The first billion dollars took 30 years and represents three decades of dedication, ingenuity and passion for Milt and the entire FXR team. This is Manitoba entrepreneurship at its finest. On behalf of the House, I congratulate Milt Reimer and everyone at FXR. Manitoba is proud of them.