BASCO News
BRIGGS & STRATTON LAUNCHES NEW VANGUARD® 10kWh COMMERCIAL LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACK
Briggs & Stratton is excited to announce the new Vanguard® 10kWh Commercial Lithium-Ion Battery Pack is now available for purchase. This is the largest battery pack in the Vanguard lithium-ion lineup, allowing for up to 100 kWh of energy when paralleled with 10 other packs. Read More
Briggs & Stratton Acquires Equity in Accelerated Systems, Inc.
Briggs & Stratton today announced it has acquired a minority stake in Accelerated Systems, Inc. (ASI) which develops complete traction and control systems for vehicles and has in-house design capabilities for electric motors, controllers and battery systems. Read More
Briggs & Stratton Increases Standby Generator Production to Meet Growing Demand
Briggs & Stratton is more than doubling production of its standby generators to meet the market’s growing reliance on home power and record power outage events nationwide. This initiative will reduce lead times, by expanding standby generator production to Auburn, Alabama. Read More
PROUD PAST, PROMISING FUTURE: A NEW BRIGGS & STRATTON
After emerging from Chapter 11 restructuring as a new company with a new owner and a new CEO, Briggs & Stratton, LLC, a company with a 113-year legacy, also has a new beginning. Read More
NEW VANGUARD® BIG BLOCK™ EFI ETC EXCLUSIVELY POWERS NEW WRIGHT® ZXT ZERO-TURN MOWER
Vanguard is excited to announce it will be the exclusive power provider of the new Wright ZXT zero-turn mower with the new Vanguard BIG BLOCK 40.0 Gross HP* EFI ETC engine, featuring Vanguard’s all-new electronic throttle control (ETC) technology. Read More
Ferris® Releases New IS® 6200 Zero Turn Mower and FW45 Walk-Behind Mower
Power and Comfort Delivered to the Commercial Mower Market. Read More
Simplicity® Adds Courier XT™ to Robust Zero Turn Lineup
Briggs & Stratton, LLC and Simplicity are excited to announce an expansion to their premium mower lineup in the new Courier XT zero turn mower. The Courier XT is an excellent complement to the diverse selection of Simplicity mowers, offering reliable componentry, a luxurious mowing experience, and top-notch cut quality. Read More
Snapper® Adds 360Z XT Zero Turn and SW45 Walk-Behind Mower to Legendary Lineup
Larger deck sizes, faster ground speed and commercial features increase comfort and productivity. Read More
Briggs & Stratton Announces Completion of Sale to KPS Capital Partners
Briggs & Stratton, a recognized global leader in providing power to get work done, announces that KPS Capital Partners, LP (“KPS”), through a newly formed affiliate, has acquired substantially all of the assets of Briggs & Stratton Corporation and certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Read More
Briggs & Stratton Enters Into Sale Agreement And Initiates Voluntary Reorganization Under Chapter 11
Company remains well-positioned to continue serving customers worldwide Company has entered into a definitive agreement with KPS Capital Partners for a sale of substantially all the Company's assets Company secures $677.5 million in Debtor-In-Possession (DIP) financing to support operations throughout the sale and reorganization process Read More
