MILWAUKEE, Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Briggs &
Stratton Corporation announced today that it will move production
of its V-Twin Vanguard™ engines from a joint venture
partnership in Japan to its
existing manufacturing facilities in Statesboro, Georgia and Auburn, Alabama. The increased production in
North America will create
approximately 50 new jobs at each of the facilities.
"Moving production of the Vanguard Small and Big Block V-Twin
engines to the U.S. is another step in the execution of our
commercial growth strategy," states David
J. Rodgers, senior vice president and president - Global
Engines & Power. "We see this as a strategic competitive
advantage because we can manufacture closer to our customers in the
U.S., resulting in faster production times and faster shipping. I'd
like to thank Daihatsu Motor Company for being a great partner for
the past 30 years and for their continued commitment to assisting
with a smooth transition."
Briggs & Stratton has worked closely with state officials in
Alabama and Georgia, as well as county and local officials
in Auburn and Statesboro to ensure a collaborative
transition and is grateful for the economic, employee development
and training support made available from these communities. "I
would like to extend our thanks to both the Alabama Department of
Commerce and the Georgia Department of Economic Development for
their overwhelming support, which has helped enable us to be
competitive here in the U.S., and strengthen our communities by
providing good paying jobs and training programs," says
Rodgers.
"Briggs & Stratton is a valuable, longtime member of
Alabama's business community, and
the Company's decision to expand its product manufacturing in
Auburn is a testament to the
strong partnership we have developed together over the years," says
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey. "I'm committed to creating an ideal
environment for commerce and letting the world know that
Alabama is open for business."
"We're proud that an industry leader like Briggs & Stratton
has chosen to expand its facility and employment roster here," says
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal. "With this expansion, Briggs &
Stratton will continue to grow its presence throughout the
Southeast, while creating meaningful opportunities in Bulloch County. We look forward to continuing
this relationship with Briggs & Stratton for years to
come."
Production of V-Twin Vanguard engines in the Company's U.S.
plants is expected to be phased in beginning in the middle of 2018
through the middle of 2019.
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 washer,
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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