STATESBORO, Ga., Aug. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Briggs &
Stratton Corporation, the world's largest manufacturer of gasoline
engines for power equipment, today joined local and state
officials, along with representatives from Walmart, to celebrate
both companies' support of "Made in America" products at its
Statesboro, Georgia facility with
its 335 local employees. The celebration was in support of
Walmart's commitment to buy an additional $250 billion in products supporting American jobs
by 2023. Briggs & Stratton manufactures engines at its
Georgia facility, which power the
Murray® brand of garden tractors sold at Walmart.
"Briggs & Stratton manufactures products in the U.S.A. to better meet our customers' needs,"
said David Rodgers, senior vice
president and president of the Global Engines and Power Group. "We
are proud to be an example of how manufacturers and retailers can
work together and provide the innovative, high-quality
American-made products consumers are looking for. Walmart's
commitment to buy an additional $250
billion in products supporting American jobs by 2023 is
commendable."
"Our customers have told us that second to price, where products
are made influences their purchase decisions," said Cindi Marsiglio, vice president, U.S.
manufacturing, Walmart. "We are focused on buying great quality
products that create jobs in communities across the U.S. It makes
sense for our customers, our communities and our company."
Today, more than 70 million U.S. households and thousands of
businesses use Briggs & Stratton engines and outdoor power
equipment to maintain beautiful outdoor spaces. Eighty-five percent
of Briggs & Stratton engines and products are made in the
U.S.A. with U.S. and globally
sourced components.
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, and is a leading designer, manufacturer
and marketer of power generation, pressure washers, lawn and
garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs &
Stratton®, Simplicity®,
Snapper®, 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.
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