"Understand the riding experience. Live the riding experience. Work to make it better."
For more than 50 years, Polaris has been making machines that not only take you out there, they offer you a way out. A break from the routine. An escape from the ordinary. A moment of freedom.
With annual 2006 sales of $1.7 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), including the Polaris RANGERâ„¢, snowmobiles and Victory motorcycles for recreational and utility use.
At Polaris, making great products is not just a job; it is a way of life. That is why our creed is etched in steel at the entrance at each of our locations. Our employees are not only building and designing our machines, they are also enthusiastic riders. This gives us the competitive edge because we are working together to make the riding experience better in order to find The Way Out.
Polaris is a strong believer that the key to its success is in the ethics and values of its employees. The Polaris Values were defined by its employees and to prove that this is not just lip service Polaris Performance Management Program evaluates employee performance not only on delivered results but on how well they represent company values:
Team Player
Help each other be right, not wrong - be positive
Promote constructive conflict and debate without antagonism
Support team decisions and Polaris as a whole
Innovation
Values and supports innovation
Challenges the status quo
Takes risks and looks for unconventional solutions
Employee Development
Take responsibility
Provides coaching and feedback to improve performance
Focuses development to drive business results
Customer Focus
Delivers value for the customer
Actively pursues customer inputs
Listens and adapts to meet customer needs
Leadership
Communicates effectively to achieve results
Inspires, empowers, guides and motivates
Recognizes and celebrates successes
Exhibits self-confidence
Integrity
Acts and behaves consistent with one's word
Acts honestly and earns trust
Operates with respect for the well being and life balance of others
Passion for Excellence
Drives quality and continuous improvement
Operates with a sense of urgency
Strives consistently to achieve the highest standards
Problem Solver
Identifies issues
Makes timely decisions/recommendations, executes
Uses sound, strategic judgment
Values simplicity
Polaris has distribution facilities across the Midwest, wholly-owned subsidiaries in Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom and Germany representing 425 dealers, and 37 international distributors representing 790 dealers.
USA Locations Include:
Medina, MN (Corporate Headquarters)
Wyoming, MN (Product Development Center)
Roseau, MN (Manufacturing & Engineering)
Spirit Lake, MN (Manufacturing)
Osceola, WI (Manufacturing)
Vermillion, SD (Distribution Center)