http://www.basco.com/ en-us Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:35:08 CST Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:35:08 CST info@basco.com http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2011/01/Get a Greener Lawn and Yard With Yard Smarts Tips Stop! Don’t toss that milk jug or tuna fish can. Repurpose them for yard care tasks. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:54:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2011/01/Hotline Serves Up Lawn and Garden Advice Briggs & Stratton Experts Ready to Answer Questions April 15 - May 15 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:27:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2011/01/Request a Lawn and Yard Care Intervention MILWAUKEE – Are you struggling with lawn and yard care? Are the weeds growing but the grass isn’t? Maybe you’re embarrassed by patchy grass and an overgrown landscape. If so, it may be time for a yard care intervention, and a chance to grow your confidence and a better looking lawn and landscape. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:24:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2011/01/Lawn and Garden Forums Help Homeowners Homeowners can get advice from experts on two hot lawn and garden topics this yard care season: the latest in lawn care equipment and how to battle weeds and finally win. Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:27:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2011/01/Lawn and Yard Care on a Budget With a few hours over the weekend and less than a hundred bucks, any homeowner can make changes that will positively impact their home. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:45:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2011/01/All the Dirt on Yard Doctor Trey Rodgers Ph D When you have problems with your green space, who you gonna call? Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:54:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2010/01/Briggs and Stratton Generates a Return to Routine in Haiti MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN-June, 2010 -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation has donated nearly 250 Storm Responder 5500-watt, portable generators to grassroots organizations, including schools and churches, and a number of government agencies in Haiti. The generators were immediately put to use as electrical services are slowly restored. The generators will also serve as reserve power as hurricane season officially began in the region on June 1. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2010/01/Briggs and Stratton Corporation Announces Payback of Lost Salaries to its Workforce MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN-January 15, 2010-Briggs & Stratton announced today that it would reimburse salaried employees 75% of wages lost during a temporary wage reduction from July 1 through December 31, 2009. The company implemented a 10% pay reduction for all of its domestic salaried employees in mid 2009 and also suspended its 401(k) contributions during that time... Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2010/01/Bands From Around the Globe Invited to Compete Online to Play at Worlds Largest Music Festival MILWAUKEE, Wis., - Briggs & Stratton, a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of aircooled engines for outdoor power equipment, and Summerfest, recognized as the World’s Largest Music Festival, today announced that entries for the second annual Briggs & Stratton Battle of the Bands competition are now being accepted at www.briggsbattleofthebands.com. The grand-prize winning band will have the opportunity to open for a top headlining musical act at Summerfest on the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard … Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2010/01/Briggs and Stratton Corporation Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition Plan MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN-APRIL 21, 2010- At its regular quarterly meeting on April 21, 2010, the Board of Directors of Briggs & Stratton elected David J. Rodgers as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer succeeding James E. Brenn effective June 28, 2010. Mr. Brenn will remain a Senior Vice President after June 28, 2010 and provide assistance to Mr. Rodgers until his retirement in December 2010... Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2009/01/The Turn Around Wins Briggs and Stratton Battle of the Bands MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Briggs & Stratton, whose music-loving CEO, John Shiely sits on the board of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, today announced the winner of its international Briggs & Stratton Battle of the Bands -- The Run Around from Normal, Ill. The online contest, which concluded June 7, 2009 at midnight, garnered more than 850,000 total votes over three months and drew 777 band entries from as far away as Europe. Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2009/01/Top Ten Announced for Briggs and Stratton Battle of the Bands 1 Wauwatosa, WI — May 6, 2009 — Briggs & Stratton's initial public voting for their Battle of the Bands contest closed on May 4, 2009. Of the top ten, one band will win and perform at Summerfest on June 28. The site, briggsbattleofthebands.com, is designed to draw more attention to the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage at Summerfest… Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2009/01/Briggs and Stratton Partners with Milwaukee County Parks to clean up green space in Milwaukee (Milwaukee, WI) – Briggs & Stratton Corporation employees and their families will participate in a cleanup/improvement effort at Greenfield Park, 124th St. and Greenfield Ave., on Saturday, May 9, 2009 from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. The event will improve the landscape of the park, while giving something back to the community. Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2009/01/Briggs and Stratton Warns of Fradulent Check Scam Briggs & Stratton Corporation announced today that counterfeit checks using a variation of the Briggs & Stratton Corporation name were recently mailed out to consumers by an unknown source. A fraudulent letter accompanied each check. The originator of the letter and check is unknown at this time and the intent of said communication is to swindle money from the recipient. Briggs & Stratton Corporation has notified the proper authorities regarding this scam and is asking anyone receiving these … Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2009/01/Top Ten Announced for Briggs and Stratton Battle of the Bands 4 Wauwatosa, WI — May 6, 2009 — Briggs & Stratton's initial public voting for their Battle of the Bands contest closed on May 4, 2009. Of the top ten, one band will win and perform at Summerfest on June 28. The site, briggsbattleofthebands.com, is designed to draw more attention to the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage at Summerfest… Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2009/01/Top Ten Announced for Briggs and Stratton Battle of the Bands 5 Wauwatosa, WI — May 6, 2009 — Briggs & Stratton's initial public voting for their Battle of the Bands contest closed on May 4, 2009. Of the top ten, one band will win and perform at Summerfest on June 28. The site, briggsbattleofthebands.com, is designed to draw more attention to the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage at Summerfest… Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2009/01/Briggs and Stratton Corporation Named WalMart Canadas Corporate Vendor Partner of the Year Wauwatosa, WI (March 2, 2009) - Briggs & Stratton launched a Battle of the Bands site on MySpace, in which voters will have the opportunity to select a winner. The winning band will perform during Summerfest on June 28. The site, www.briggsbattleofthebands.com, is designed to highlight the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage at Summerfest. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2009/01/Briggs and Stratton Corporation receives A plus rating from Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin Menomonee Falls, WI - Briggs & Stratton Graphic Services earned the title of Best of Show for the Circle of Life Catalog in the 2009 In-Print competition, sponsored by IPMA and In-Plant Graphics magazine. The catalog was selected for top honors from the 34 Gold Award winners in this year's competition... Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2009/01/Briggs and Stratton Battle of the Bands announced Wauwatosa, WI (March 2, 2009) - Briggs & Stratton launched a Battle of the Bands site on MySpace, in which voters will have the opportunity to select a winner. The winning band will perform during Summerfest on June 28. The site, www.briggsbattleofthebands.com, is designed to highlight the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage at Summerfest. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2009/01/Briggs and Stratton Corporation Announces Central Power Systems Distributor of the Year Milwaukee, WI - August, 2008- Briggs & Stratton Corporation recently awarded “Distributor of the Year” to Central Power Systems, based out of Columbus, Ohio. Bill Reitman, Senior Vice President of Sales & Service for Briggs & Stratton, presented the award to Mike Finn, President of Central Power Systems... Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2009/01/Briggs and Stratton Graphic Services earns Best of Show at In-Print Competition Menomonee Falls, WI - Briggs & Stratton Graphic Services earned the title of Best of Show for the Circle of Life Catalog in the 2009 In-Print competition, sponsored by IPMA and In-Plant Graphics magazine. The catalog was selected for top honors from the 34 Gold Award winners in this year's competition. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2009/01/Briggs and Stratton Inaugural Sustainability Report Outlines Commitments MILWAUKEE, WI – (August 1, 2009) – Briggs & Stratton Corporation today announced the publication of the company’s first sustainability report. This report outlines Briggs & Stratton’s broad range of sustainability efforts and initiatives, which build on its 101-year legacy of social responsibility, community involvement, environmental stewardship and economic performance. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2009/01/Briggs and Stratton Corporation Receives Governers Award Milwaukee, WI - BRIGGS & STRATTON continues its commitment to sustainability by being recognized by the State of Wisconsin, as well as mobilizing a public-private partnership initiative... Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2009/01/Briggs and Stratton Corporation receives the prestigious JD Power award Wauwatosa, WI (March 4, 2009) - Briggs & Stratton was recently presented the prestigious 2008 JD Power and Associates Award for the John Deere walk behind mower, manufactured by Briggs & Stratton in its Newbern, TN facility. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2010/01/Briggs and Stratton Corporation Announces Sedco Inc Distributor of the Year MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - December 10, 2010 - Briggs & Stratton Corporation, recently awarded “Distributor of the Year” to Sedco, Inc., located in Pendergrass, GA. Bill Reitman, Senior Vice President Business Development and Customer Support for Briggs & Stratton presented the award to Frank Manno, President of Sedco, Inc. Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2010/01/Briggs and Stratton Warns Consumers New Ethanol e-15 Will Harm Small Engines MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - October 25, 2010 - Briggs & Stratton advises outdoor power equipment users to be aware of a new fuel with a higher level of ethanol that could harm small engines. Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved higher levels of ethanol (E-15 or 15% Ethanol) in gasoline for use in only 2007 and newer automobiles and light trucks. Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2011/01/New ESeries Push Mower Engines from Briggs Stratton New E-SeriesTM Push Mower Engines from Briggs & Stratton Put the "E" in Easy When it Comes to Lawn Care Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:47:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2011/01/Briggs and Stratton Commercial Power Introduces Vanguard Power Code Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power Introduces Vanguard Power Code Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:39:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2011/01/Briggs and Stratton announces new 10- and 12-kw vertical standby generators Briggs & Stratton announces new 10- and 12-kw vertical standby generators Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:43:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2011/01/New Briggs and Stratton Advanced Formula Fuel Treatment and Stabilizer New Briggs & Stratton Advanced Formula Fuel Treatment & Stabilizer Protects Small Engines from Ethanol-Blended Fuels Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:39:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2011/01/Briggs and Stratton Introduces Breakthrough Transfer Switch Technology Briggs & Stratton Introduces Breakthrough Transfer Switch Technology New Switch Services Two Panel 400 amp Homes with Less Wiring, Easier Installation Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:39:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2011/01/Briggs and Stratton Pressure Washer Accessories Make Cleaning Quicker and Easier Briggs & Stratton Pressure Washer Accessories Make Cleaning Quicker and Easier Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:39:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2008/01/Sears Adds Snapper Brand to Its Line-Up of Lawn and Garden Products Wauwatosa, WI (March 2, 2009) - Briggs & Stratton launched a Battle of the Bands site on MySpace, in which voters will have the opportunity to select a winner. The winning band will perform during Summerfest on June 28. The site, www.briggsbattleofthebands.com, is designed to highlight the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage at Summerfest. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2008/01/MWE to Expand Its Service Territory to Hawaii and Guam Wauwatosa, WI (March 2, 2009) - Briggs & Stratton launched a Battle of the Bands site on MySpace, in which voters will have the opportunity to select a winner. The winning band will perform during Summerfest on June 28. The site, www.briggsbattleofthebands.com, is designed to highlight the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage at Summerfest. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2008/01/Fire Occurs at Warehouse Used by Briggs and Stratton in TN Wauwatosa, WI (March 2, 2009) - Briggs & Stratton launched a Battle of the Bands site on MySpace, in which voters will have the opportunity to select a winner. The winning band will perform during Summerfest on June 28. The site, www.briggsbattleofthebands.com, is designed to highlight the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage at Summerfest. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2008/01/Briggs and Stratton Monitor Internet Sellers Wauwatosa, WI (March 2, 2009) - Briggs & Stratton launched a Battle of the Bands site on MySpace, in which voters will have the opportunity to select a winner. The winning band will perform during Summerfest on June 28. The site, www.briggsbattleofthebands.com, is designed to highlight the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage at Summerfest. Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2010/01/Briggs and Stratton Battle of the Bands Announced Wauwatosa, WI (March 2, 2010) - Briggs & Stratton launched a Battle of the Bands site on MySpace, in which voters will have the opportunity to select a winner. The winning band will perform at the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard at Summerfest on Saturday, June 26. The site, www.briggsbattleofthebands.com, is live and ready for band submissions. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2011/01/Briggs and Stratton Corporations Third Annual Online Battle of the Bands Briggs & Stratton, a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of air-cooled engines for outdoor power equipment, and Summerfest, recognized as the World’s Largest Music Festival, today announced entries for the third annual Briggs & Stratton Battle of the Bands competition are now being accepted at briggsbattleofthebands.com, the contest’s official Facebook page. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:24:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2011/01/Briggs and Stratton Corporation Announces Elections of Edward Wajda as Corporate Officer Briggs & Stratton Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has elected Edward Wajda, Vice President & General Manager, International as a Corporate Officer at its meeting held January 26th, 2011. Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2011/01/Briggs and Stratton Corporation to Consolidate Facilities MILWAUKEE – Briggs & Stratton announced today that it will move existing manufacturing from its Newbern, Tennesee facility to its McDonough, Georgia facility. The company will also close its Ostrava, Czech Republic plant, shifting production to the company's Murray, Kentucky facility. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:24:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2011/01/Briggs and Stratton Corp Annouces Magneto Power LLC Distributor of the Year BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION ANNOUNCES MAGNETO POWER, LLC, DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:39:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2011/01/ARC Donation Briggs & Stratton Corporation Announces Donation To American Red Cross To Aid In Disaster Relief Mon, 09 May 2011 15:54:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2011/01/Briggs and Stratton Corporation Acquires Premier Products in India BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION ACQUIRES PREMIER PRODUCTS IN INDIA Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:57:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2008/01/Briggs and Stratton Warns of Fraudulent Check Scam Wauwatosa, WI (March 2, 2009) - Briggs & Stratton launched a Battle of the Bands site on MySpace, in which voters will have the opportunity to select a winner. The winning band will perform during Summerfest on June 28. The site, www.briggsbattleofthebands.com, is designed to highlight the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage at Summerfest. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2008/01/Briggs and Stratton Selects Higher Horizons Scholarship Winners Wauwatosa, WI (March 2, 2009) - Briggs & Stratton launched a Battle of the Bands site on MySpace, in which voters will have the opportunity to select a winner. The winning band will perform during Summerfest on June 28. The site, www.briggsbattleofthebands.com, is designed to highlight the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage at Summerfest. Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2008/01/Briggs and Stratton Scholarship Presentation Scheduled Wauwatosa, WI (March 2, 2009) - Briggs & Stratton launched a Battle of the Bands site on MySpace, in which voters will have the opportunity to select a winner. The winning band will perform during Summerfest on June 28. The site, www.briggsbattleofthebands.com, is designed to highlight the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage at Summerfest. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2008/01/Briggs and Stratton Donates Generators and Pressure Washers to United Hearts for Health Wauwatosa, WI (March 2, 2009) - Briggs & Stratton launched a Battle of the Bands site on MySpace, in which voters will have the opportunity to select a winner. The winning band will perform during Summerfest on June 28. The site, www.briggsbattleofthebands.com, is designed to highlight the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage at Summerfest. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2008/01/Briggs and Stratton Corporation to Ring NYSE Closing Bell to Commemorate Its 100-Year Anniversary Wauwatosa, WI (March 2, 2009) - Briggs & Stratton launched a Battle of the Bands site on MySpace, in which voters will have the opportunity to select a winner. The winning band will perform during Summerfest on June 28. The site, www.briggsbattleofthebands.com, is designed to highlight the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage at Summerfest. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2008/01/Briggs and Stratton Announces Tell Us Your Story Winner Wauwatosa, WI (March 2, 2009) - Briggs & Stratton launched a Battle of the Bands site on MySpace, in which voters will have the opportunity to select a winner. The winning band will perform during Summerfest on June 28. The site, www.briggsbattleofthebands.com, is designed to highlight the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage at Summerfest. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2008/01/Briggs and Stratton Launches Tell Us Your Story Contest Wauwatosa, WI (March 2, 2009) - Briggs & Stratton launched a Battle of the Bands site on MySpace, in which voters will have the opportunity to select a winner. The winning band will perform during Summerfest on June 28. The site, www.briggsbattleofthebands.com, is designed to highlight the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage at Summerfest. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2008/01/Briggs and Stratton Launch Lawn Mower Trade In Program Wauwatosa, WI (March 2, 2009) - Briggs & Stratton launched a Battle of the Bands site on MySpace, in which voters will have the opportunity to select a winner. The winning band will perform during Summerfest on June 28. The site, www.briggsbattleofthebands.com, is designed to highlight the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage at Summerfest. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2009/01/Top Ten Announced for Briggs and Stratton Battle of the Bands 2 Wauwatosa, WI — May 6, 2009 — Briggs & Stratton's initial public voting for their Battle of the Bands contest closed on May 4, 2009. Of the top ten, one band will win and perform at Summerfest on June 28. The site, briggsbattleofthebands.com, is designed to draw more attention to the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage at Summerfest… Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 http://www.basco.com/Newsroom/News Articles/2009/01/Top Ten Announced for Briggs and Stratton Battle of the Bands 3 Wauwatosa, WI — May 6, 2009 — Briggs & Stratton's initial public voting for their Battle of the Bands contest closed on May 4, 2009. Of the top ten, one band will win and perform at Summerfest on June 28. The site, briggsbattleofthebands.com, is designed to draw more attention to the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage at Summerfest… Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00