Reports in U.S media say Briggs & Stratton will be closing their Germantown, Maryland facility as they exit the North American portable generator and snow thrower markets.

A report in BizTimes this week, who report on business matters in Milwaukee where B&S are headquartered, says the corporation plans to close the distribution centre by April 1st as they stop selling portable generators, pressure washers and snow throwers to mass retail centres in the United States.

According to Lauren Vagnini, director of communications who is quoted in the article, the company made the decision to exit those business lines “ . . as we focus our resources to drive profitable growth for the company."

Lauren added, "We remain committed to supporting our retail customers throughout the spring season."

BizTimes says that according to Briggs in terms of jobs impacted by this closure, it will be " . . less than 50 hourly positions".