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Bombardier Garage
Where it all began... Blending with the modern architecture of the Museum, the Bombardier Garage was built by Joseph-Armand Bombardier and his family in
1926, when he began his career as a mechanic at the age of 19. The Garage contains the office, parts store, and a number of machine tools that Joseph-Armand used for his business. Today, it also has a projection room for documentaries on the life and work of the famous inventor, and several
other subjects.
Joseph-Armand Bombardier, a passion for invention and entrepreneurship
A new exhibit on the life and work of Joseph-Armand Bombardier, "Joseph-Armand Bombardier, a passion for invention and enterpreneurship", marks the 100th anniversary of this remarkable man's birth.
One of the most interesting aspects of the exhibit is its emphasis on the major innovative
aspects of Bombardier's inventions, such as his perfection of the famous track-and-sprocket system. As a result, most of the 14 vehicles on display all fully restored are mounted on pedestals off the floor. Surrounding them is a historical wall display of 100 photographs and documents detailing key events of the inventor's life.To highlight the scope and variety of these innovations during Bombardier's career, the exhibit is divided into four zones.
Zone 1: A gift for mechanics
Zone 2: Bombardier Garage
Zone 3: Industrialization of production
Zone 4: The beginnings of the Ski-Doo®2 snowmobile
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International snowmobile exhibition
What you always wanted to know... This exhibition provides a vast collection
of snowmobiles, coming from different eras and every northern country in the
world. Thematic presentations unveil the many facets of the snowmobile:
manufacturing secrets, mechanics, applications for work and recreation, and
parallel industries such as clothing and advertising.
Temporary exhibitions
The Museum completes its educational mission by offering a diverse program
of temporary exhibitions.
Bombardier Today
Opening on April 21, 2011
The J. Armand Bombardier Museum is launching a new, temporary exhibition which gives a fascinating overview of Bombardier from the past to the present. The exhibition, which is presented in a modern, specially designed setting, describes the role the company plays on the world stage from a geographical, socio-economic and industrial perspective.
The exhibition is divided into six interactive zones that give a brief history of the enterprise through a series of display islands as well as a central display area emphasizing on Bombardier's global presence. The Aerospace and Transportation Divisions of Bombardier are showcased through themed zones, with interactive terminals and audiovisual displays describing the role that humans play, and the products and services pertaining to each business line. Bombardier's involvement in social responsibility programmes is also outlined in the exhibition.
SECTION 1 - History of Bombardier
Joseph-Armand Bombardier: inventor and entrepreneur. These two words sum up the career of the founder of a company destined to become a flagship of the Québec and Canadian industry. Today, Bombardier is recognized as the world's third largest civil aviation manufacturer and the world leader in rail technologies. This first section presents the company's most significant inventions, the decisions taken, the acquisitions, the development and diversification of new products and markets, thus describing Bombardier's increasing involvement in the Aerospace and Transportation sectors which were all parts of an ambitious international expansion programme from 1935 to 2003.
SECTION 2 - Display Islands
The display islands exhibit a representative model of the preliminary configuration of the CSeries aircraft family used during testing in the ONERA F1 wind tunnel in France, to assess the stability and control of the aircraft at low speed and a side module of a Toronto subway car. This section of the exhibition displays the composite materials used in aerononautics, including pieces of honeycomb core that visitors can manipulate.
SECTION 3 - Global Presence
The central zone has an imposing globe showing places around the world where Bombardier operates. The company is present in more than 60 countries on five continents. Over 60,000 employees design, manufacture, sell and support the widest range of world-class products in aerospace and rail transportation. Bombardier's global reach from Montréal to Querétaro (Mexico); Belfast (Northern Ireland) to Savli (India); and Beijing (Republic of China) is highlighted in this zone. Production and engineering sites, order books, revenues, the number of employees and division managers are also displayed in the central area.
SECTIONS 4 AND 5 - Company's Business Lines
Aerospace
Bombardier Aerospace is the world's third largest civil aviation manufacturer. The Group is a leader in the design and manufacture of commercial, business and amphibian aircrafts and offers a comprehensive range of services and solutions. The Group also provides technical support and maintenance services, as well as pilot training for business and regional aircrafts and military sector customers. This area bears witness to the ingenuity, passion, commitment and product development that characterizes Bombardier Aerospace.
Transportation
Bombardier Transportation is the world leader in the design and manufacture of rail travel solutions and the provision of related services. The Group offers the most comprehensive portfolio of products and services, from locomotives, metro cars, high-speed and ultra high-speed trains and light rail vehicles, to maintenance services and integrated rail control and signalling systems. This exhibition zone shows the pride, sense of responsibility and innovative product development that is the driving force behind Bombardier Transportation.
SECTION 6 - Corporate Social Responsibility
This section describes Bombardier's international involvement in the area of corporate social responsibility, illustrating its committment to matters pertaining to the environment, community engagement, education and
entrepreneurship.
Through the J. Armand Bombardier Foundation, the corporation has, since 1965, participated in the development of communities across Canada, by supporting projects that help groups of people and individuals.
The Foundation's activities revolve around two main axes:
- philanthropic initiatives, which comprise four areas of intervention: education, community support, healthcare, and arts and culture;
- educational and cultural initiatives, which include the J. Armand Bombardier Museum, Yvonne L. Bombardier Cultural Centre and Yvonne L. Bombardier Library.
This section sums up the story of the corporation with Our Way Forward, Bombardier's vision for the future development of the company. The vision rests on five strategic priorities:
- leading the way in customer satisfaction through flawless execution;
- fostering the talents of employees all across the organization;
- adopting a proactive approach to risk management;
- deeply rooting Bombardier in key markets;
- expanding corporate social responsibility.
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