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Stay Cool and Stay Healthy

It never fails: as temperatures rise, so do heat related injuries. As the leader in the material handling industry, we strive to create a safe and healthy work environment. The combination of heat, humidity, and human labor can be deadly. … Continue reading

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Kirsten Ketchersid Wins 2011 Briggs Scholarship Award

Briggs Equipment is pleased to announce the winning recipient of this year’s 2011 scholarship award.  Each year, we recognize and honor one student who has demonstrated excellence in both academics and the community. This year, that outstanding student is Kirsten … Continue reading

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Briggs Equipment Inks Fleet Management Agreement with Baker Hughes

Dallas (July 6, 2011) – Briggs Equipment, one of the largest equipment distributors in North America, has signed an agreement with Houston-based Baker Hughes, an oil and gas services company, to provide complete fleet management for Baker Hughes’ United States … Continue reading

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Helping Dreams Come True

Briggs Equipment, a Sammons Enterprise Company, was the 2011 title sponsor of Race for Wishes, an annual event held by Make-a-Wish Foundation of North Texas.  The event was held at Williams Square last March and helped grant 8 children their … Continue reading

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Briggs Equipment, Here to Help YOU!

PROPANE FUEL TAX CREDIT DEADLINE APPROACHING Congress passed a bill in 2006 that provides companies an option to receive a fuel tax credit based on the volume of propane they consume in forklift operations.  Companies who want to claim a … Continue reading

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June is National Safety Month

Unintentional injuries and deaths in the United States are at unacceptable levels. This month our goal is to prevent unintentional injury and death by educating and influencing people to adopt and maintain safe and healthy practices in the workplace, on … Continue reading

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Briggs Brings on Stephanie Moreno as Marketing Coordinator

Dallas, TX, June 2, 2011 – Briggs Equipment, one of the largest equipment distributors in North America, once again demonstrates its commitment to developing the growth of its company with the hiring of Stephanie Moreno as the new Marketing Coordinator. … Continue reading

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Material Handling: Reducing the Carbon Footprint

It’s well-known that sustainability has become a substantial focus for companies worldwide. In the past, you’d hear about a company “going green” and they were hailed for going a step above the rest. Today, not only is it wise for … Continue reading

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Briggs expands line of Terex construction equipment

Briggs Equipment is carrying a new line of Terex equipment at its branches in San Antonio, Houston and Austin. The company will now sell Terex compact track loaders, tractor loader backhoes, skid steer loaders, mini excavators, wheel loaders, site dumpers, … Continue reading

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