Wisconsin BBB: Local Company Wins International Excellence Award

WISCONSIN BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: Local Company Wins International Excellence Award

Milwaukee-based Briggs & Stratton Corporation is the Winner of the 2015 International Torch Award for Marketplace Excellence from the Council of Better Business Bureaus, the non-profit organization announced today.

Briggs & Stratton is one of two winners of the International award, which is given to a business that demonstrates superior commitment to exceptional standards that benefit its customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders and surrounding communities. The second winner is Choice Comfort Services of Vandalia, Ohio.

The Council of Better Business Bureaus is the umbrella organization for 113 local, independent BBBs in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Briggs & Stratton became eligible for the International award after winning the local Torch Award competition from the BBB Serving Wisconsin in 2012. It was the second time a Wisconsin company has won the international award since the award’s inception in 2003. Rockwell Automation also won the award in 2012.

“Bringing recognition to this exceptional company gives BBB an opportunity to shine a brighter light on better business. A strong company-wide commitment to doing the right thing inspires loyalty from customers, employees, suppliers, vendors and surrounding community,” said Mary E. Power, CEO for the Council of Better Business Bureaus. “This loyalty not only boosts sales of their service or product, it also improves the quality of life for those that work for and do business with the company, and contributes to a healthy, more trusted marketplace.”

“Receiving the BBB International Torch Award for Marketplace Excellence only strengthens our commitment to our customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders and surrounding communities. Briggs & Stratton has been a member of the Milwaukee community for over 107 years and we are truly honored to receive this prestigious national award. It is a true testament to our dedication of providing top quality products from a first class workforce to our customers and communities globally.” said Laura Tim, VP of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs

Randall Hoth, president/CEO of the BBB Serving Wisconsin added, “I’m proud that Wisconsin is home to Briggs & Stratton Corporation, a company that is so deserving of this award. Its contributions to our state’s culture of high business standards, marketplace excellence and ‘doing the right’ thing should be an example for other companies – not only here in Wisconsin but everywhere.”

For more info about the International Torch Award for Marketplace Excellence click here

For more information on applying for the local BBB Torch Award for Ethics click here

ABOUT BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Briggs & Stratton Corporation is the world’s largest producer of small gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. The company’s products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents. The company’s commitment to excellence, integrity and job creation provides meaningful work for engineers and assembly line workers alike. Briggs & Stratton invests in its employees by providing comprehensive benefit packages, online training and tuition reimbursement for continuing education for all staff. A wide range of online learning courses through the Briggs & Stratton global Learning network are offered to enhance employees’ skills. Briggs & Stratton values customer feedback and has an Answer Center dedicated to resolving consumer, dealer, and retailer questions and issues. The company includes community support as one of its three pillars in its principals of sustainability, and strives to make a positive impact in the communities around the globe where it operates.

ABOUT BBB:

For more than 100 years, Better Business Bureau has been helping people find businesses, brands and charities they can trust. In 2014, people turned to BBB more than 165 million times for BBB Business Reviews on more than 4.7 million businesses and Charity Reports on 11,000 charities, all available for free at bbb.org. The Council of Better Business Bureaus is the umbrella organization for 112 local, independent BBBs across North America, as well as home to its national programs on dispute resolution, advertising review, and industry self-regulation. BBB Serving Wisconsin was founded in 1939 and serves the state of Wisconsin.