Freienbach Switzerland, 04th August 2022 – Engines and power solutions specialist Briggs & Stratton® has partnered with Rama Motori, to integrate the Briggs & Stratton Vanguard® lithium-ion battery solutions into agricultural and gardening equipment in Italy. Solidifying a close relationship that first began in 1975, the move will enable Rama Motori to provide its customers with complete electric...
Freienbach Switzerland, 18th August 2022 – Engine and power solutions specialist Briggs & Stratton® has partnered with AWEV Solutions to support its innovative conversions of internal combustion engine vehicles to electric power. Working to integrate the Briggs & Stratton Vanguard® lithium-ion battery into its solutions, AWEV will look to make use of the highly efficient and rugged batteries...
Freienbach Switzerland, 29th July 2022 – As part of its continual growth and expansion strategy throughout Europe, Briggs & Stratton EMEA has appointed Tomas Mika as Sales Executive CEE. Tomas joined Briggs & Stratton’s Prague office in late June 2022 and has taken a key role in supporting the company’s expansion across Central and Eastern Europe and the Baltics. Tomas is developing and...
Freienbach Switzerland, 05th July 2022 – Engine and power solutions specialist Briggs & Stratton® won the prestigious ERA Technical Committee Award at the 2022 European Rental Awards in Riga, Latvia. Recognised for its training materials for rental companies, Briggs & Stratton was handpicked for the award by the ERA Technical Committee. As one of two companies shortlisted for this exclusive...
Freienbach Switzerland, 05th July 2022 – Engine and power solutions specialist Briggs & Stratton® won the prestigious ERA Technical Committee Award at the 2022 European Rental Awards in Riga, Latvia. Recognised for its training materials for rental companies, Briggs & Stratton was handpicked for the award by the ERA Technical Committee. As one of two companies shortlisted for this exclusive...
Freienbach Switzerland, 25th April 2022 – Briggs & Stratton is proud to announce that Wacker Neuson, a global market leading manufacturer of compaction equipment, has added Briggs & Stratton horizontal shaft engines for its BPS vibratory plate compactor series. The first Wacker Neuson BPS unit powered by the Briggs & Stratton XR 3,5 - 2,6 Gross kW was introduced on the Briggs’ stand at the...
Freienbach Switzerland, 9 March 2022 – Briggs & Stratton is pleased to announce changes in its EMEA team, that will allow the company to more actively promote and progress its electrification and rental business in the EMEA region. Paul Bramhall, previously Director Marketing – EMEA, has moved into the role of Director – Electrification & Rental - EMEA. Pia Weimer will be promoted and take over...
Freienbach Switzerland, 3 March 2022 – Briggs & Stratton has announced it has signed a technology services agreement with Adigo Drives AB in Sweden to deliver fully electrified power solutions developed around the Vanguard commercial battery packs. The collaboration is aimed at helping small and medium-sized commercial equipment OEMs in the Nordic market to transition easily to electrified power,...
Freienbach Switzerland, 6 December 2021 – Briggs & Stratton has announced it has signed a technology services agreement with efa in Germany and France to deliver fully electrified power solutions developed around the Vanguard commercial battery packs. The collaboration is aimed at helping commercial equipment OEMs in both Germany and France to transition easily to electrified power, and supports...
Freienbach Switzerland, 27 September 2021 – Briggs & Stratton has announced it has signed a technology services agreement with BARTH® Elektronik GmbH in Germany to provide complete electrified power solutions incorporating Vanguard commercial batteries with BARTH® controllers and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). The collaboration is aimed at small and medium-sized OEMs in Germany, as well...
Freienbach, Switzerland (September 8, 2021) – Boels Rental continues to specify Vanguard engines in its fleet by adding the Ammann APF 15/40 forward-moving vibratory plate compactors fitted with a Vanguard® 160 single-cylinder, 3.7 gross kW* (5 HP) engine. “Our experience with these new-generation Vanguard engines in our construction and forestry fleet is excellent and helps us achieve our...
Freienbach Switzerland (July 27, 2021) – Briggs & Stratton is excited to announce the new Vanguard® 10kWh Commercial Lithium-Ion Battery Pack is now available for purchase. This is the largest battery pack in the Vanguard lithium-ion lineup, allowing for up to 100 kWh of energy when 10 batteries are connected in parallel. “The addition of this larger size battery pack expands our lineup to ensure...
Freienbach Switzerland, 25 May 2021 – Briggs & Stratton has announced it has signed a technology services agreement with Technotrade in the Czech Republic to deliver fully electrified power solutions developed around the Vanguard commercial battery packs. The collaboration is aimed at helping small and medium-sized commercial equipment OEMs in the Czech and Slovakian market to transition easily...
Freienbach Switzerland, 10 May 2021 – Briggs & Stratton launched its Vanguard® V-Twin 40 gross HP* (29.9 gross kW) petrol engine, expanding its EFI range. Featuring Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) technologies, it delivers maximum power with increased torque; easy, all-weather starting; and optimal load acceptance. The result is a quieter and more...
Windracers Powers Aid Distribution UAV with Vanguard Small Block Engines Freienbach Switzerland, 17 March 2021–To date, the most reliable and inexpensive means for delivering aid relief is by truck. Windracers, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) company, intends to change that. “We realized we could use emerging UAV technologies to help solve several key world issues, starting with medical and food...