Waukesha-based Generac announced Friday it has purchased Arkansas generator company Baldor Electric, according to a news release.

Briggs & Stratton unveiled the next generation of smart, clean and affordable inverter generators at GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., today: the PowerSmart Series P3000.

Designed to let homeowners monitor their standby generator from the comfort of their home or on the go, Briggs & Stratton introduces infohub wireless monitoring.

Kohler Co. will add more than 300 jobs in southeastern Wisconsin over the next three years, the company announced Wednesday morning.

Honda Generators Powering Philanthropic Emergency Services

Thunder Creek Equipment Launches Stand Alone 3-in-1 option

The new Briggs & Stratton 16" and 20" kilowatt1 (kW1) standby generators offer homeowners versatile options in placement and power. "Homeowners wanted more flexible placement options and the ability to power all of their home's essential appliances," said Amanda Grandy, marketing manager for Briggs & Stratton Home Power. "That's exactly what we delivered with the new 16" and 20" kW1 units."

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) today issued reminders on generator safety in the wake of Hurricane Sandy and resulting power outages. Portable generators come to the aid of businesses, residences, fire and rescue, medical facilities and other locations, providing light, heat and refrigeration, as well as electricity for life-saving devices. While generators are critical pieces of equipment for storm recovery, consumers should keep several tips in mind for their safe and reliable operation.

Gravely introduces a new line of generators and pressure washers, expanding its offering of chore and finishing products.

Briggs & Stratton Corporation and the American Red Cross today announced that Briggs & Stratton will deliver nearly $1 million of donated generators and pressure washers to 183 American Red Cross chapters nationwide, allowing areas prone to hurricanes, tornadoes and other severe weather to be ready for recovery efforts before disasters hit.