Second quarter net sales were $428 million, up $15 million or 3.6% compared to last year. The company expects the U.S. residential lawn and garden market to improve 1%- 4% including expected improvements in the housing market and seasonal spring weather in key markets.

The units are powered by natural gas and intended for the light commercial and large residential markets. Briggs is partnering with ASCO to engineer and manufacture automatic transfer switches for the generators.

Todd Teske, President & CEO of Briggs & Stratton, comments on the housing market and its affect on consumer demand for lawn & garden equipment.

Jim Cross, commercial marketing manager for Briggs & Stratton, also discusses productivity gains for commercial landscapers.

Todd Teske, president and CEO of Briggs & Stratton, outlines the company's new product introductions and enhancements for 2017.

First quarter net sales were $287 million, a decrease of $3 million compared to last year. The company expects that the U.S. residential lawn and garden market will improve by 1-4%.

Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power introduces the Vanguard Oil Guard System to its Vanguard 810 and BIG BLOCK commercial engine series, a first-of-its-kind solution for the commercial turf market that offers major productivity gains by allowing landscape contractors to operate a commercial mower for 500 hours between oil changes.

Fourth quarter net sales decreased 6.0% before currency impacts due to cooler than normal spring weather in North America and Europe.

Each of the five winners will receive $3,000 and a piece of Briggs & Stratton-powered outdoor power equipment so they can continue their efforts.