BRIGGS & STRATTON ANNOUNCES NEW BATTERY TECHNOLOGY PARTNER ADIGO

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, and supports Briggs & Stratton’s long-term strategy to position Vanguard as a leading global electrification brand.

Since the 1970’s, Adigo has supported OEMs by designing and marketing unique and sophisticated systems solutions and helping small- and medium-size OEMs select the best electrified components. 

This broad application experience makes the company a perfect fit for Briggs & Stratton. Magnus Persson, OEM sales manager for Briggs & Stratton: “Adigo is a great technology partners for Vanguard, enabling us to combine our innovative battery technology with their application experience. This will allow us to help small- and medium-sized OEMs transition from diesel or petrol to electrified power, in a wide range of applications.”

Peter Mayer, CEO of Adigo Drives AB: “When we saw Vanguard’s innovative battery technology, we instantly knew this was an excellent match for our own product portfolio and industry expertise. We are looking forward to working together in a world-class partnership to deliver proven electrification know-how to OEMs who may struggle to manage this alone.”

Contact:

Paul Bramhall, Briggs & Stratton, +41 55 415 1254, bramhall.paul@basco.com

About Briggs & Stratton:

Briggs & Stratton, 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 commercial lithium-ion batteries, 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.

About ADIGO Drives AB:

Adigo Drives consists of a team of specialists with exceptional skills in electromechanical solutions for electrification. HMI components, electric motors, gearboxes, motor control, electronics, are some of the solutions we work with. Our broad competence and long experience with delivering both unique, customized and standardized solutions have resulted in a big client base within areas such as material handling, utility vehicles, automotive and medical technology. Regardless of the area, we always manage to find the best solution for your business.

For more information on our areas of expertise, please visit www.adigoab.com