Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Textron’s Arctic Cat division has announced significant changes, including workforce reductions and a temporary halt in production at its Thief River Falls, Minnesota, facility. According to a letter sent to dealers on Wednesday, November 13, the company is reducing its workforce across the powersports segment. Production of the 2025 snowmobile lineup will continue as planned but will be paused once completed, with operations expected to resume in Q1 2025.
The letter, signed by Textron VP and GM of Powersports Philip Jhant, assured dealers that sales, customer service, and aftermarket distribution will remain operational. The announcement, widely circulated on social media, comes amid rumors that Arctic Cat would not release 2025 ATV or UTV models due to sufficient dealer inventory and declining market demand.
Recent trends in the powersports market reflect broader challenges. Textron’s decision aligns with reports from other companies, including KTM AG, which announced efforts to reduce production volumes and inventory levels while seeking additional financing.
Arctic Cat’s measures aim to manage inventory and adjust to market demands while preparing for future production.
Chris Harper was reporting for trfnews.i234.me