MILWAUKEE, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Briggs &
Stratton Corporation recently announced a new strategic supply
agreement with Ingersoll
Rand® to power Club Car® vehicles with
its Vanguard® Commercial Lithium-Ion Battery Packs.
Beginning in July, the Company will power Club Car's new
Lithium-Ion line of Fleet Golf Cars. This product line has some of
the most innovative technology in the Club Car line-up. With
lithium-ion power, the fleet charges 2X faster, reduces energy
consumption, requires zero maintenance, and has a much longer life
compared to traditional lead-acid batteries.
"The Vanguard Commercial Lithium-Ion Battery Pack is unique
because of its modular construction. This flexibility, coupled with
110+ years of power application expertise, allows us to work
closely with a wide range of customers and needs, developing a
rugged solution that provides the required amount of power and
runtime - in addition, we also offer the convenience of product
testing and further system refinement in our Power Application
Centers," says Jeff Zeiler, Vice
President of Product Innovation at Briggs & Stratton
Corporation. "Briggs & Stratton and Club Car collaborated for a
number of months to develop a solution perfect for powering the
vehicles, and we're excited to say we've done it - these cars are
packed with plenty of power and will provide an exceptional
experience on the golf course."
"We are enthusiastic about our new collaboration with Briggs
& Stratton," said Rodney Storer,
Club Car integrated Supply Chain Leader. "We value the in-depth
knowledge and wide experience with lithium technology Briggs &
Stratton brings to the partnership. Including their high-quality,
automotive-grade battery system in our cars is a big win for Club
Car. This battery system can be scaled and used across a broad
range of applications and environments. Club Car will benefit from
Briggs & Stratton's speed and nimbleness as a design and supply
partner – and, our customers will appreciate the reliability and
efficiency of the system and enjoy the enhanced in-car experience
that comes with this lithium solution."
New Advanced Battery Manufacturing Facility Begins
Production
As a result of this new agreement and other
rapidly increasing interest, Briggs & Stratton Corporation
previously announced it will open a new Advanced Battery
Manufacturing facility in Tucker,
GA. As of June 10, four
production lines will be operational within the new 78,000 sq. ft.
facility which has capacity to accommodate future growth. This
facility is in addition to the current production space located in
Milwaukee, Wis., which going
forward will serve as a developmental facility to support the
influx of interested customers in this $12B addressable market, including military,
construction, municipal and golf & leisure, in addition to lawn
& garden.
Says Zeiler, "This new facility supports our commitment to
investing in high-growth areas of the Company; of which driving
growth in commercial markets and introducing new enabling
technologies, including battery power solutions, rise to the
top."
For additional information, please visit
www.vanguardpower.com.
About Briggs & Stratton Corporation:
Briggs &
Stratton Corporation (NYSE: BGG), 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 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. For
additional information, please visit www.basco.com and
www.briggsandstratton.com.
About Ingersoll Rand and Club
Car
Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an
entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to
helping make life better for our employees, customers and
communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven
excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial
solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and
services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our
employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment
to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information,
visit www.IRCO.com.
With over 60 years of experience of innovation and design in
producing small-wheel vehicles, Club Car is a leading manufacturer
of gas and electric golf, utility and personal transportation
vehicles. Founded in 1958, the Club Car product portfolio has grown
to include much more than golf cars, now encompassing vehicles for
commercial and consumer markets, built with an uncompromised desire
for superior performance. As an industry leader in electrification
and sustainability, Club Car is proud to be on the forefront of
environmentally responsible Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV)
technologies. For more information, visit www.clubcar.com
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