The Rental Summit 2026, sponsored by Briggs & Stratton’s commercial power solutions brand Vanguard, took place last month under the theme Beyond the Price Tag – Powering the Future of Rental. Held on 29 September at the Visitors’ Center and FRALounge at Frankfurt International Airport, the invitation-only event welcomed 82 senior industry figures from 43 organisations across 16 countries. Rental...
Sponsored by Vanguard, the exclusive event brings together industry leaders to explore total cost of ownership and the commercial realities of electrification Briggs & Stratton is pleased to announce the return of The Rental Summit, sponsored by its commercial power solutions brand Vanguard, with two dedicated regional events taking place in Europe and North America. Both events will feature...
Briggs & Stratton, one of the world’s leading providers of power solutions has announced the appointment of Jamie Bailey as the company's New Business Development Manager for Electrification, leading Briggs & Stratton’s electrification strategy across EMEA. Jamie steps into the role following five years of successful development within Briggs & Stratton, having progressed from Service Technician...
MILWAUKEE, WI, 29th March 2023 – Briggs & Stratton is making an additional investment of $6 million in its Advanced Battery Manufacturing facility in Tucker, Georgia, to improve the safety, efficiency and production capacity of its Vanguard Lithium-Ion Battery Packs through the addition of automated equipment within its manufacturing process. The 78,000-square-foot facility opened in 2020 to...
Freienbach Switzerland, 16th Januray 2023 – Engine and power solutions specialist Briggs & Stratton® has partnered with leading Swiss supplier of drive technology, hydraulics and motor equipment Paul Forrer AG, to support its future hydraulic e-drive technology. Paul Forrer AG will integrate the full Briggs & Stratton Vanguard® battery product portfolio to deliver industry-leading customer...
Freienbach Switzerland, 9th Januray 2023 – Power specialist Briggs & Stratton is set to display the latest Vanguard products as part of an increased offering at the Executive Hire Show 2023, taking place at the Coventry Building Society Arena from the 8th to the 9th of February. Visitors to the stand (B22) will be able to experience Briggs & Stratton’s newest Vanguard battery powered solutions...
Freienbach Switzerland, 10th October 2022 – Power specialist Briggs & Stratton is set to unveil its latest products as part of an increased offering at Bauma 2022. Visitors to its stand at A2.349 will be able to get hands-on with the newest battery powered solutions and internal combustion engines, with a collection of machines on display to demonstrate the different application of Briggs and...
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, 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, 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...
Freienbach Switzerland, 2 February 2021 – As part of its new growth strategy, Briggs & Stratton EMEA has appointed new staff: Guillaume Baronnet as Sales Executive for France and Benelux. Baronnet started as of 1 February and brings substantial and relative experience to his respective functions. Guillaume Baronnet will be responsible for engine and battery sales in France and the Benelux,...