A Pictorial Tour of Briggs & Stratton's Historic Transformation [SLIDESHOW]

Oct. 10, 2014

Historical highlights of Briggs & Stratton's 100+ years.

A walk through the Briggs & Stratton Museum emphasizes how many transformations the company has experienced.

Learn about other manufacturers that have survived -- and thrived -- for a century or more: Staying Power: Manufacturers that Stand the Test of Time.

Get more detail on Briggs & Stratton's transformational journey: Find more Briggs & Stratton historical highlights: Celebrating our First 100 Years: The History of Briggs & Stratton.

All photos courtesy of Briggs & Stratton.

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In her commentary and reporting for IndustryWeek, Editor-in-Chief Patricia Panchak covers world-class manufacturing industry strategies, best practices and public policy issues that affect manufacturers’ competitiveness. She delivers news and analysis—and reports the trends--in tax, trade and labor policy; federal, state and local government agencies and programs; and judicial, executive and legislative actions. As well, she shares case studies about how manufacturing executives can capitalize on the latest best practices to cut costs, boost productivity and increase profits.

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An award-winning editor, Panchak received the 2004 Jesse H. Neal Business Journalism Award for Signed Commentary and helped her staff earn the 2004 Neal Award for Subject-Related Series. She also has earned the American Business Media’s Midwest Award for Editorial Courage and Integrity.

Patricia holds bachelor’s degrees in Journalism and English from Bowling Green State University and a master’s degree in Journalism from Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. She lives in Cleveland Hts., Ohio, with her family.