Dallas, September 2nd, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Briggs Equipment, an ESOP-owned company for full-service material handling solutions, is celebrating its 125th anniversary in September.
Briggs-Weaver Machine Manufacturing, founded in 1896 by CH Briggs and JC Weaver in Dallas, Texas, had the vision of becoming the best industrial supplier in the country. From servicing parts and repairs in Texas to serving across the country, Briggs Equipment has grown to 29 locations and nearly 1,000 team members today.
In 1952, Charles A. Sammons, founder of Sammons Enterprises, acquired Briggs-Weaver with a desire to push the boundaries of the engineering industry and enter into strategic partnerships with key manufacturers. A pivotal moment in the company’s history came in 1978 when Sammons introduced the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), creating a new ownership model for the company. The ESOP model continues to shape the way corporate management makes decisions and day-to-day operations.
“Briggs Equipment has been an integral part of the Sammons Enterprises portfolio since 1952,” said Darron Ash, senior vice president of Sammons Enterprises. “I congratulate all team members whose commitment to customer solutions has been a cornerstone of success for 125 years.”
From the first partnership in 1953 with the rail vehicle haulage company Trackmobile to continuous expansion with major material handling manufacturers Kalmar Ottawa, Hyster, Yale, JCB, Polaris, Kärcher and Princeton, Briggs Equipment has continued to focus on providing expert service, parts and equipment and rentals to their growing customer base. With Briggs-Weaver’s rapid growth, Sammons Enterprises formed Briggs Equipment in 1996 to expand the materials handling side of the business.
“It is a privilege to carry the torch of a company that has addressed the ever-changing business needs for the past 125 years. Every team member should be proud of their contribution to this long-term success. Briggs Equipment is built on the hard work of our team members and their dedication to continuing the tradition of providing complete solutions with a focus on safety to our customers, ”said Dan Lister, President of Briggs Equipment.
“Throughout Briggs Equipment’s history, it has been the team’s dedication to delivering quality service that has driven new partnerships and continued growth. A frontline focus on providing our customers with world class material flow solutions and having the most knowledgeable team in the industry will be the foundation for the future, ”added Lister.
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About Briggs Equipment
Briggs Equipment – a wholly owned subsidiary of Sammons Industrial – is a leading supplier of high quality material handling equipment with offices in the US, UK, Ireland and Mexico. Briggs Equipment’s US business is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with 29 locations in the southern and southeastern US. Briggs Equipment is a full-line material handling distributor offering the sale of new and used equipment, long-term and short-term rentals, spare parts and service solutions, and fleet management programs. More information is available at www.briggsequipment.us.
About Sammons Industrial
Sammons Industrial, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sammons Enterprises, Inc., is the parent company of the industrial investments and operating companies of the Enterprises. This includes a group of global materials handling companies operating under the Briggs Equipment trade names in the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. In addition, Sammons Industrial owns SitePro Rentals, a general equipment rental company in the United States, and invests in other industrial companies in the hydrogen fuel and storage racking sectors.
About Sammons Enterprises
Sammons Enterprises, Inc. is a diverse holding company comprised of financial services, industrial property, real estate investment and infrastructure companies operating in five countries. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Sammons was founded in 1938. With annual sales of nearly $ 6 billion and net worth over $ 120 billion, Sammons is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States. More information is available at www.SammonsEnterprises.com.
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