Briggs and Stratton Corporation: Commitment to Power

Power is a wonderful thing. It is the force that propels action. Briggs & Stratton or as it is often referred, Basco seeks to power the world. The company seeks to provide innovative and diverse power solutions for whatever. The company has truly worked with that idea to bring some real change in the world. 

Investor and Inventor Walk Into A Bar

Briggs and Stratton started as an informal partnership between an engineer and a grain merchant. The initial idea was an automotive ideation. Slowly they worked towards what is today one of the biggest companies in the industry. The company has ten brands under its umbrella. Briggs & Stratton, Simplicity, Snapper, Victa, Ferris, Vanguard, Allmand, Billy Goat, Murray, and Branco. All these brands boasting some of the best-regarded power options for residential, commercial, job site and commercial turf & lawn care machines. 

Inventor and investor started the company in 1908 in Milwaukee. It is still headquartered there to date. Today it is a global outfit with plants in China and the Czech Republic. The company works in over 100 countries on six continents. The Briggs & Stratton Corporation product constitution is propped on easy starting, longevity, toughness, and ease of maintenance. The company is committed to constantly improving these qualities over time. 

Committed to Advancement

• Just Check and Add

One of the most impressive innovations is an engine that never requires an oil change. ‘Just Check and Add’ technology requires the occasional diligence peek and top up. Nothing messy or inconvenient disposal to worry about. 

• Instart

Electric engines are very reliable. Gas is very powerful. Imagine a cocktail of these two elements in one equipment. Imagine the joy and comfort. Imagine the pleasure of the best of both worlds. It is like having the dependability of a Toyota with the power of a Bugatti when required.   

• Quiet Power

How annoying is it when a neighbor cranks up their lawnmower when you are enjoying some quiet time? Briggs & Stratton Corp recently let the world into their state of the art Noise, Vibration and Harshness Lab where real world situations are simulated. The company provides more than 50% quieter mowing. 

• Mow ‘n’ Stow

The issue of storing residential equipment is almost always a point of contention. IN fact, all purchase guides list storage options as a factor to consider before buying one particular equipment. The company has created the only machine that can be stored upright without fuel leaks. 

• CO Guard

This is exactly what it sounds like. It is a mechanism that directs the machine to shut down when there is just too much carbon monoxide in the surrounding. This reduces the chance of toxicity by a ton. Launched in the first quarter of 2018, this is meant for back up generators. 

Power Within Indeed

The Briggs & Stratton Corporation has always been involved in philanthropy. It seems that most of their causes surround children. In 1985, the company collaborated with the American Redcross to bring awareness to the thousands of deaths and injury involving children and lawn mowers. The program was aimed at equipping children with some safety skills where mowing is concerned. 

The company has also been a sponsor to Wisconsin children’s hospitals to further pediatric medicine for 23 years. Recently, they reaffirmed their commitment to Briggs & Al’s Run and Walk by extending their sponsorship to 2022. The cause raises a million dollars every year. The company has contributed both in-kind and monetary. In addition to this huge commitment to pediatric care, the company also contributes quite notably to sports. 

Then there is the full commitment to environmental wellness. The Briggs and Stratton Corporation is very keen on ensuring they leave little to no carbon footprint with their manufacturing. The company has reported using 11% less electricity in production. They also champion recycling of all kinds. The company aims to achieve 35% more cleanliness of their processes and products in the next few years. 

Power to Empower

It is rare for a conglomerate such as this to commit so fervently to producing proper products and supporting the community. It is a deliciously powerful mix of shrewd business and heart.