HOUSTON, June 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Briggs &
Stratton Corporation is helping U.S. veterans defend themselves
against power outages. In conjunction with generator dealer Power
Now LLC, Briggs & Stratton donated a 60kW1 standby
generator and two transfer switches to Camp Hope, a private retreat
near Houston, Texas, that helps
military veterans recover from combat trauma.
"The donation will help thousands of camp residents continue
their recovery program uninterrupted, regardless of the weather
outside that could cause a power interruption to the property,"
said John Taggart, owner of Power
Now LLC. "Camp Hope is founded and run on donations, so when they
asked Power Now and Briggs & Stratton for help, I knew the
donation would be put to good use."
Veterans living at Camp Hope receive highly skilled support to
help heal from combat trauma and post-traumatic stress. Camp Hope
often experiences power outages due to severe weather. The donation
will supply reliable backup power to the facility's
Chapel/Recreation building and a large walk-in cooler.
"Briggs & Stratton is honored to support our military
members, veterans and their families in recognition of their
service and sacrifices," said Rob
Poehlein, Senior Director of Sales for Briggs & Stratton
standby power. "It's a privilege to provide protection in the form
of dependable backup power to those who have protected our
country."
Camp Hope is supported by the PTSD Foundation of America and
relies on the generosity of others to provide help and hope for
veterans and their families. To support the mission of the PTSD
Foundation of America, visit ptsdusa.org/support. For information
on Briggs & Stratton's standby generator systems, call
800-759-2744 or visit briggsandstratton.com.
About Briggs & Stratton Corporation:
Briggs &
Stratton Corporation (NYSE: BGG), headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is focused on providing
power to get work done and make people's lives better. Briggs &
Stratton is the world's largest producer of gasoline engines for
outdoor power equipment. Its wholly owned subsidiaries include
North America's number one
marketer of gas pressure washers, and it is a leading designer,
manufacturer and marketer of power generation, lawn and garden,
turf care and job site products through its Briggs &
Stratton®, Simplicity®, Snapper®,
Snapper Pro®, Ferris®, Vanguard™,
Allmand®, Billy Goat®, Murray®,
Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs &
Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced
in over 100 countries on six continents. For additional
information, please visit www.basco.com and
www.briggsandstratton.com.
1 This generator is rated in accordance with UL
(Underwriters Laboratories) 2200 (stationary engine generator
assemblies) and CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standard C22.2
No. 100-14 (motors and generators).
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