Polaris Inc., a leader in power sports vehicles, has broadened its reach across industries through key acquisitions and subsidiaries. The company has expanded beyond Powersports into areas like marine, defence, and vehicle customization. Notable acquisitions include Boat Holdings, a leading pontoon boat manufacturer, and TAP Worldwide, a major supplier of off-road vehicle parts. These strategic moves highlight Polaris’ focus on innovation and its efforts to meet the changing needs of customers in diverse markets.
Notable Acquisitions of Polaris
- Larson Escape (Jan 2019) – Pontoon boats for leisure and recreation.
- Larson Boats (Jan 2019) – Fiberglass boats catering to diverse marine activities.
- Striper (Jan 2019) – Offshore fishing boats designed for durability and performance.
- LarsonFX (Jan 2019) – Multi-species fishing boats for freshwater and saltwater use.
- WSI Industries (Sep 2018) – Precision machining for powersports, aerospace, and other industries.
- Boat Holdings (May 2018) – Leading U.S. manufacturer of pontoon and deck boats.
- Aixam Mega (Apr 2013) – Lightweight quadricycles and microcars for urban mobility.
- Indian Motorcycle (Apr 2011) – Premium motorcycles blending heritage with modern engineering.
List of Polaris Acquisitions
S. No. | Acquiree Name | Announced Date | Price |
1 | Larson Escape | 21 Jan, 2019 | — |
2 | Larson Boats | 21 Jan, 2019 | — |
3 | Striper | 21 Jan, 2019 | — |
4 | LarsonFX | 21 Jan, 2019 | — |
5 | WSI Industries | 06 Sep, 2018 | $23.9M |
6 | Boat Holdings | 30 May, 2018 | $805M |
7 | Aixam Mega | 12 Apr, 2013 | — |
8 | Indian Motorcycle | 20 Apr, 2011 | — |
List of Polaris Subsidiaries
The table contains the 77 subsidiaries of Polaris –
S. No. | Subsidiaries | Country |
1 | Highwater Marine Llc | United States |
2 | Indian Motorcycle Company | United States |
3 | Indian Motorcycle International Llc | United States |
4 | Indian Motorcycle Usa Llc | United States |
5 | North 54 Insurance Inc | United States |
6 | Polaris Acceptance Inc | United States |
7 | Polaris Boats Llc | United States |
8 | Polaris Events Llc | United States |
9 | Polaris Experience Llc | United States |
10 | Polaris Finance Co Llc | United States |
11 | Polaris Industries Inc | United States |
12 | Polaris Industries Llc | United States |
13 | Polaris Monticello Co | United States |
14 | Polaris Sales Europe Inc | United States |
15 | Polaris Sales Inc | United States |
16 | Polaris Warranty Group Llc | United States |
17 | Pontoon Boat Llc | United States |
18 | Premier Oem Inc | United States |
19 | Primordial Inc | United States |
20 | Teton Outfitters Llc | United States |
21 | Wsi Industries Inc | United States |
22 | Baic Tap Off-Road Vehicle Technology Company Limited (25%) | China |
23 | Polaris Limited China | China |
24 | Shanghai Yi Zing Power Technology Co Ltd | China |
25 | Polaris Sales Australia Pty Ltd | Australia |
26 | Victory Motorcycles Australia Pty Ltd | Australia |
27 | Polaris Germany Gmbh | Germany |
28 | Polaris Britain Limited | United Kingdom |
29 | Aixam Mega Gmbh | Austria |
30 | T Outfitters Gmbh | Austria |
31 | Polaris Of Brazil Import And Trade Of Vehicles And Motorcycles Llc | Brazil |
32 | Polaris Canada Holdco Lp | Canada |
33 | Polaris Industries Ltd | Canada |
34 | Polaris Industries Holdco Lp | Cayman Islands |
35 | Polaris Finland Oy | Finland |
36 | Am Holding Sas | France |
37 | Aixam Immobilier Sas | France |
38 | Aixam Mega Sas | France |
39 | Aixam Production Sas | France |
40 | Aixam Mega Engineering Sas | France |
41 | Am E Production Sas | France |
42 | Carmax Sas | France |
43 | Carmetal Sas | France |
44 | Compagnie Industrielle Du Vencors Sas | France |
45 | Fam Sas | France |
46 | Goupil Industrie Sa | France |
47 | Mega Production Sa | France |
48 | Polaris France Holdco Snc | France |
49 | Polaris France Sas | France |
50 | Sci Geb | France |
51 | Usin’Alpes Sas | France |
52 | Hh Investment Limited | Hong Kong |
53 | Tap Off Road Investment Company Ltd | Hong Kong |
54 | Eicher Polaris Private Ltd (50%) | India |
55 | Polaris India Private Ltd | India |
56 | Aixam Mega Italia Srl | Italy |
57 | Polaris Japan Inc | Japan |
58 | Polaris Finance Co Sarl | Luxembourg |
59 | Polaris Luxembourg I Sarl | Luxembourg |
60 | Polaris Luxembourg Ii Sarl | Luxembourg |
61 | North Pole Star S De Rl De Cv | Mexico |
62 | Polaris Sales Mexico S De Rl De Cv | Mexico |
63 | Aixam Mega Nederland Bv | Netherlands |
64 | Polaris Norway As | Norway |
65 | Polaris Emea Support Center Sp Zoo | Poland |
66 | Polaris Poland Sp Z Oo | Poland |
67 | Aixam Lusitana Sociedad De Comercializacae De Automoveis Sa | Portugal |
68 | Polaris Apla Holdco Pte Ltd | Singapore |
69 | Aixam-Mega Iberica Sl | Spain |
70 | Polaris Sales Spain Sl | Spain |
71 | Aixam Sweden Ab | Sweden |
72 | Polaris Scandinavia Ab | Sweden |
73 | Klim Europe Sarl | Switzerland |
74 | Polaris Sales Europe Sarl | Switzerland |
75 | Polaris Technology Center Burgdorf Llc | Switzerland |
76 | Northstar Precision (Vietnam) Company Limited (801%) | Vietnam |
77 | Polaris Vietnam Company Limited | Vietnam |