Central Power Systems Has Completed the Acquisition of the Briggs & Stratton Portion of Commonwealth Engine of Louisville, Kentucky.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – December 1, 2004 – Central Power Systems located in Columbus, Ohio has agreed to purchase the Briggs & Stratton portion of Commonwealth Engine located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Central Power Systems will service all Briggs & Stratton accounts previously served by Commonwealth Engine.

“This purchase represents an excellent opportunity to grow our business.In turn, we believe by working closely with the dealers it will have a positive effect on their business as well,” said Mike Finn.

“Briggs & Stratton supports this transition and is confident that Central Power Systems will continue to provide high service levels to which Briggs & Stratton dealers are accustomed to,” concluded Steve Rugg, Sr. Vice President of Sales and Service at Briggs & Stratton Corporation.

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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