The Electric Future of Vanguard

Briggs & Strattons' Brian Hazelton and David Frank discuss Vanguard’s growth in the electrification space and what’s to come from this power solutions provider in the next year.

September 14, 2022

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Electrification continues to be a primary trend in the off-highway industry. Vanguard Commercial Engines remains committed to helping original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) meet their power needs. In this podcast, Brian Hazelton, senior vice president & president of Briggs & Stratton’s Power Business Unit, and David Frank, vice president of electrification for Briggs & Stratton, share how their teams support the electrification expansion, new products that they are excited about and how they are different from other power providers. Listen now to learn more!

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