Briggs & Stratton facility reaches production milestone
Briggs & Stratton Corporation announced Dec. 3 that it has produced its 70-millionth small engine at its Murray, Ky.-based facility. A committed team of approximately 1,000 American workers have achieved this milestone of consistently producing millions of engines each year since the plant’s opening in 1985 for the outdoor power equipment industry. This great accomplishment is further evidence that Briggs & Stratton, like many companies, is solidly committed to U.S.-based manufacturing.
The approximately 300,000-square-foot Murray facility is responsible for die casting, machining, and the assembly of engines and related components. “It’s hard to believe that just this facility alone has produced 70 million small engines,” said Rodney Bohannon, plant manager. “This is a true testament to the dedication and hard work of our employees and suppliers.” The Murray facility is one of four Briggs & Stratton small-engine plants located in the United States.
“Briggs & Stratton has a longstanding relationship with the Commonwealth of Kentucky and is a top employer in the community,” said Murray Mayor Bill Wells. “Manufacturing 70 million engines is a significant accomplishment. They continue to invest in our community and are a significant part of Murray’s economic success and for that we are extremely thankful.”
Briggs & Stratton previously announced that its newest generation of engines would be produced at the Murray facility. This new engine platform called the E Series began production last year.
“This milestone couldn’t have been achieved without the extreme dedication of our Murray team and the support of the entire community,” said Joseph Wright, senior vice president and president of Briggs & Stratton’s Engine Products Group.
