MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Briggs & Stratton announced the acquisition of Power Distributors (PD), a premier wholesale distributor of outdoor power equipment parts and engines. This strategic investment unites Briggs & Stratton’s global manufacturing and engineering scale with Power Distributors’ high-performing regional logistics network, creating a fully integrated commercial footprint designed to enhance customer service and drive long-term growth.
The acquisition builds upon a decades long, highly successful, commercial relationship. By bringing wholesale distribution directly in-house, Briggs & Stratton establishes a seamless connection to more than 12,500 independent servicing dealers, national retailers, and commercial equipment customers across North America.
“This acquisition is centered on one foundational priority: getting closer to our customers,” said Kristina Cerniglia, president and CEO of Briggs & Stratton. “Power Distributors has built a strong organization known for customer care, managing thousands of touchpoints every day. Uniting Power Distributors’ agile regional network with Briggs & Stratton’s manufacturing and engineering scale creates a faster, more seamless experience that strengthens support for our customers and drives shared growth.”
Power Distributors will continue to operate as a full-line wholesale partner, maintaining its trusted multi-brand model, supplying third-party parts, consumables, commercial replacement engines, and supplies to ensure customers maintain convenient single-source access to the essential brands they rely on daily.
