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Minus Electrical Grid, Puerto Rico Becomes 'Generator Island'

October 13, 2017 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

Running on gas or diesel and ranging from lawn mower to moving-truck size, the generators are the only option for the roughly 90% of the island that has no access to the decimated grid.

Wisconsin Generator Manufacturers Join Fight Against Hurricane Harvey

August 29, 2017 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Wisconsin is home to one of the largest concentrations of generator manufacturers in the United States, including Generac in Waukesha, Kohler in Kohler and Briggs & Stratton in Wauwatosa. In addition, German manufacturer Wacker-Neuson makes generators and pumps in Menomonee Falls.

Generac Planning $73 Million Expansion

August 17, 2017 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Source: Oshkosh Northwestern via the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Generac's recent acquisitions of firms in Germany, Italy and Mexico helped sales increase last quarter 16%. The facility improvements are expected to help Generac make prototypes and tests products faster.

Caterpillar Expands RP Series of Portable Generators

May 5, 2017 | Posted in Product Innovations

The new generator fills out the top of the series, delivering 12kW of running power and new features to meet the specific needs of the “pro-sumer."

Briggs & Stratton Reports Fiscal 2017 Second Quarter Results

January 27, 2017 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

Second quarter net sales were $428 million, up $15 million or 3.6% compared to last year. The company expects the U.S. residential lawn and garden market to improve 1%- 4% including expected improvements in the housing market and seasonal spring weather in key markets.

Generac, Wolter Power Systems Install System at American Red Cross Facility

December 22, 2016 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Stiegler Electric was also involved in the installation of a new Generac Industrial Power 50 kW diesel generator.

Introducing Briggs & Stratton's 2017 Lineup

November 9, 2016 | Posted in Product Innovations

Todd Teske, president and CEO of Briggs & Stratton, outlines the company's new product introductions and enhancements for 2017.

Briggs & Stratton Launches Fortress Line of Standby Generators

June 10, 2016 | Posted in Product Innovations

Briggs & Stratton Fortress standby generators range in size from 10kW up to 60kW1 and are compatible with two wireless monitoring systems.

Briggs & Stratton Announces First Bluetooth Portable Generator

June 7, 2016 | Posted in Product Innovations

The wireless application shows the fuel gauge, hour meter, maintenance reminders, power usage and more.

Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance Announces Financing Extension with Briggs & Stratton

April 27, 2016 | Posted in Manufacturer News

The extension will be used to support wholesale floor plan financing of consumer and commercial riding equipment, portable generators, pressure washers, snow blowers and lawn mowers.

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