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Briggs & Stratton's Standby Power Unit Renamed Energy Solutions
Briggs & Stratton is expanding its standby power business to include both standby generators and energy storage systems. To better represent the breadth of Briggs & Stratton’s alternative power solutions now available to customers, the Company has renamed its Standby Power business unit, which going forward will be known as Energy Solutions. Read More
Brian Hazelton Joins Briggs & Stratton as Senior Vice President & President of Its Power Business Unit
Briggs & Stratton today announced that Brian Hazelton has joined the Company as Senior Vice President & President of its Power Business Unit, which consists of Briggs & Stratton residential engines, Vanguard commercial engines, Vanguard lithium-ion commercial batteries and service. Read More
Ferris® Introduces 500S Series of Commercial Zero Turn Mowers
The Ferris 500S zero turn mower will be available in 48, 52, and 61-inch mowing deck configurations with Briggs & Stratton Commercial Series or Kawasaki engines. Read More
Briggs & Stratton Presents Lithium-Ion Swappable Battery Technology and Battery Pack Lineup at The ARA Show™ and GIE+EXPO
Briggs & Stratton is excited to continue its innovation in electrification with the new Vanguard® Lithium-Ion 1.5kWh Swappable Battery Pack, which will join the lineup of the current Vanguard Commercial Lithium-Ion Battery Pack models this week at the The American Rental Association's Annual Trade Show and Convention (Oct. 18-20) in Las Vegas, Nevada, and GIE+EXPO (Oct. 20-22) in Louisville, Kentucky. Read More
Briggs & Stratton Announces Vanguard® 400 Propane Engine is the First in its Size Class to Earn EPA Certification
Briggs & Stratton is pleased to announce the Vanguard® 400 single-cylinder engine, which has been converted to run on propane, has been certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as compliant with the Clean Air Act emission standards. Read More
Briggs & Stratton Presents Swappable Battery Technology, New EFI/ETC Engine and Innovative Power Solutions at The ARA Show™
Briggs & Stratton will be in attendance at The American Rental Association's Annual Trade Show and Convention, bringing along the current lineup of Vanguard® innovative power solutions, including new swappable battery technology and the 400 EFI/ETC single-cylinder engine. Read More
Briggs & Stratton Acquires SimpliPhi Power: Enters Into Energy Storage System Market
Briggs & Stratton announced today it has acquired SimpliPhi Power, a California-based manufacturer of energy storage and management systems which store solar, grid and wind power for future use by residential, commercial and industrial customers. Read More
Powerful Debris Management in a Compact Frame
Ferris, a brand of Briggs & Stratton®, is adding to its line of stand-on blowers with a new compact offering, the FB1000 Hurricane. Read More
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
