EVS Sports Adds Kimpex Distribution Partner in Canada

EVS Sports, the leader in premium protection products for the last 30-years, is pleased to announce Kimpex as an additional distribution partner serving the Canadian marketplace.

“It is a tremendous privilege for Kimpex to be the distributor in Canada of a brand which enjoys such great popularity among power sports enthusiasts! EVS Sports is synonymous with diversity, quality and excellence with regard to protection, and is among the best in the industry,” said Fréderic Lagacé, Vice President Product Management at Kimpex.

Kimpex distribution has been servicing the powersport dealer network in Canada for over 50 years. Founded by the Soucy Family in 1967, Kimpex has remained focused on delivering high quality products and customer service in the recreational sports industry.

“We are excited to add Kimpex to our distribution base in Canada. Their business values and commitment to customer service closely resemble our same core business values at EVS Sports,” said Todd Lentz, Sr. VP of Business Development.

Officially introduced on February 28, 2018 at the Kimpex Snowmobile & ATV/UTV Show, EVS Sports brand products will be available as of April 2018.

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The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame recently named Marilyn Stemp and Steve Piehl to its board of directors.

Stemp is a pioneering figure in the motorcycle industry, founding IronWorks Magazine with her late husband, Dennis, and becoming the first female editor of a nationally circulated, mainstream motorcycle magazine. She also revived their trade magazine, Iron Trader News; edits the monthly Kiwi Indian News; contributes to several powersports media outlets; and is the founding editor of Sturgis Rider Daily. Stemp is a noted editor and writer of several motorcycle-focused books. Her consistent support for charitable efforts in the industry include the annual Biker Belles Celebration, Las Vegas BikeFest and as campaign chair for the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum’s development plan in 2014. She co-founded the Flying Piston charity events taking place in Daytona and Sturgis each year and is a National Ambassador for All Kids Bike. Stemp was inducted into both the Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Sturgis Museum's Hall of Fame in 2018, and in 2022 she was recognized as one of the Top 100 Women in Powersports by DealerNews.