WAUKESHA, Wis., Jan. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In 1959, with
just five employees in a barn in Wales,
Wis., Robert D. Kern began
manufacturing generators based upon his own unique designs. Sixty
years later, the company he founded — Generac Power Systems — is a
leading, diversified global supplier of backup and prime power
products. Today, Generac is officially kicking off a year of
diamond anniversary celebrations.
"Bob Kern has been and continues
to be an inspiration to us at Generac," said Aaron Jagdfeld, president and CEO, Generac. "He
has often remarked to me how the company has grown to exceed his
wildest dreams. This year, we are proud to celebrate the foundation
he built here in Waukesha, which
has led to the bright future we see as innovators and market
leaders in power generation and outdoor power equipment around the
world."
Those first generators enjoyed wide success via a partnership
with a variety of retailers — a relationship that lasted several
decades. Generac continued to innovate its portable generators, and
in 1989, launched the first ever automatic home standby generator.
It was a move that created a market segment — of which Generac
remains the clear leader.
"Generac created the market for home standby generators,"
Jagdfeld said, "and today seven out of every 10 home standby
generators sold is a Generac. It's an incredible legacy, and one we
celebrate every day — not just during anniversary years. In fact, a
few years ago, our one millionth home standby unit rolled off the
assembly line. We're proud to bring peace of mind to customers
across the country — and around the world — from our home in
Wisconsin."
Generac's product offerings have expanded over the years in
response to customers' growing expectations and evolving industry
opportunities. Today, customers can look to Generac for commercial
and industrial generators up to 2 MW; light towers and mobile
generators serving rental as well as oil and gas markets; and chore
products, such as trimmers, mowers and log splitters.
Generac will celebrate its 60th Anniversary with
year-long commemorative events.
About Generac
Generac Power Systems, Inc. (NYSE: GNRC) is celebrating its
60th anniversary as a leading global supplier of backup
power and prime power products, systems and engine-powered tools.
Back in 1959, our founder was committed to designing, engineering
and manufacturing the first affordable backup generator. Sixty
years later, the same dedication to innovation, durability and
excellence has resulted in the company's ability to expand its
industry-leading product portfolio into homes and small business,
on job sites, and in industrial and mobile applications across the
globe. Generac offers single engine backup and prime power systems
up to 2 MW and paralleled solutions up to 100 MW, and uses a
variety of fuel sources to support power needs for our customers.
We are proud to be named, in back-to-back years, the Frost &
Sullivan 2014 and 2015 North American Natural Gas Generator Set
Company of the Year. Visit Generac.com for more
information.
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