Briggs & Stratton was founded in the USA in 1908 by Stephen Foster Briggs and Harold Mead Stratton. Originally a manufacturer of vehicle parts, the company quickly developed into one of the world's leading engine and drive specialists.

Milestones in the company's history

• 1908 - Founded as a manufacturer of vehicle parts
• 1920s - Production of specialised electrical appliances such as milking machines and freezers
• 1948 - Development of the patented cast aluminium engine
• 1953 - Introduction of the first aluminium petrol engine
• 1960s - Growth of the lawn & garden equipment market, Briggs & Stratton becomes the market leader for lawn mower engines
• Product innovations - introduction of Lo-Tone mufflers, Easy-Spin® starting technology & automatic choke systems

Briggs & Stratton engines now power equipment in over 90 countries on all seven continents. The brand message ‘The Power Within’ emphasises the company's heritage of over 100 years and its leading role in the engine industry.