Thomas Uhr, General Manager BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG and Vice-President Powertrain BRP, received the "economy medal in silver" for his merits and contributions for the Upper Austrian economy.

Since 2014, Thomas Uhr is general manager of BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG in Gunskirchen, Upper Austria. BRP-Rotax specialises in the development and manufacturing of innovative powertrains for powersports products. As a subsidiary of BRP, world leader in the design, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorized recreational vehicles, we are responsible globally for the development and manufacturing of Rotax engines. Our high-tech premium engines form the heart of legendary products such as Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft, Can-Am all-terrain and side-by-side vehicles, Can-Am Spyder roadsters, motorcycles, karts and light and ultralight aircraft. Our focus is the development of eco-friendly technologies with high energy efficiency and lower emissions for dynamic performance and a unique driving experience.