Midwest Engine Warehouse located in Aurora, Illinois has acquired certain assets of the Briggs & Stratton distributorship

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – October 7, 2004 – Midwest Engine Warehouse located in Aurora, Illinois has acquired certain assets of the Briggs & Stratton distributorship operated by Frank Edwards Company of West Valley City, Utah.As part of the purchase, Midwest Engine Warehouse also acquired certain assets related to the other outdoor power equipment lines handled by Frank Edwards Company.

Midwest Engine Warehouse will service the Briggs & Stratton accounts previously served by Frank Edwards Company and Pacific Power Equipment Company.

“Midwest Engine is pleased and eager to continue providing quality service in this area of the country.We look forward to familiarizing ourselves with the dealers involved and meeting with them on an individual basis,” said Bill Fritz, Vice President of Midwest Engine Warehouse.

“Briggs & Stratton supports this transition and is confident it will serve consumers well,” said Steve Rugg, Senior Vice President of Sales and Service at Briggs & Stratton Corporation.

About Briggs & Stratton:Briggs & Stratton Corporation is the largest manufacturer of small, air-cooled engines for lawn and garden and other outdoor power equipment.The company is also a major producer of generators and pressure washers.Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in over 100 countries on all seven continents.

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