Billy Goat Celebrates 50 Years

See the decisions, insight and leadership that helped the turf and debris management manufacturer expand its niche products to a global distribution.

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on October 30, 2019 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Niche Markets

Billy Goat Industries is celebrating its 50th anniversary, boasting a portfolio of 11 debris and turf management products (some 90 SKUs) sold in North America and around the world. The company’s success attracted the attention of Briggs & Stratton, which acquired it in 2015.

Billy Goat’s 50th Anniversary: How the Company Grew, What’s Next

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on October 29, 2019 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Niche Markets, Rural Lifestyle Market

Pierre Perieira, a 12-year veteran of Billy Goat Industries, highlights what the company did to grow, including the decision to be acquired by Briggs & Stratton in 2015. He also highlights what’s next for its production facilities and product development.

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