Briggs & Stratton announces expansion in China: Two new plants, launch of I/C engine line, 'committed to helping Chinese OEMs go abroad'

摘要

Briggs & Stratton has opened a new gasoline engine manufacturing facility in Chongqing, China. Due to be fully operational in January, the 20 000 m{sup}2 facility has a first phase capacity of 650 000 engines annually, primarily for the Asian commercial markets, Briggs & Stratton has had a joint venture in Chongqing since 1986, The opening of the Chongqing plant is one of a number of steps the Milwaukee, Wis.-based engine and equipment manufacturer has taken as part of its expansion plans in China. According to Jeff Albright, president Briggs & Stratton Asia, headquartered in Shanghai, Briggs has also established a trading company in Wai Gao Qiao Bonded Trade Zone to warehouse and distribute products to the Asian markets. Further, a second operation has also opened a plant in Qingpu, Shanghai, to manufacture and assemble generators and pumps.