Briggs to close area facilities Jul 2, 2009
We do expect to move the production of the pressure washers and generators at our Jefferson facility probably by the end of the year and Watertown in early 2010, Timm added. Watertown Mayor Ron Krueger said this morning that he is saddened by the closings and urged the Briggs ton employees to contact Madison Area Technical College for assistance. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Briggs & Stratton to close Jefferson, Watertown plants Jul 2, 2009
Production of pressure washers will be moved to a Briggs plant in McDonough, Ga. Timm said. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Playground reopens after renovation Jun 6, 2009
We had four to five pressure washers going at the same time to wash about 10 miles of wood. Eddie Miller helped apply about 100 gallons of sealer once the wood had dried out from the pressure-washing. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Daimer Industries Ships Line of Electric-Powered, Tri-Mode Pressure Washers for Industrial Applications Jun 5, 2009
The six latest pressure washers in the Super Max line come in a variety of configurations and can clean with steam, hot or cold water ... Other Pressure Washers, Other Customers ... The pressure washers come in a variety of configurations. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Obama feels no pressure to pick woman for high court May 25, 2009
AFP US President Barack Obama walks through the Colonnade on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. by Jim Mannion Jim Mannion. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Obama, NATO pressure Karzai over law on women Apr 5, 2009
Residential pressure washers based on commercial cleaning technology ... com offers numerous brands and styles of Pressure washers for you to review. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
REGION: Veridiam's new CEO has passion for manufacturing Apr 5, 2009
The pressure washers are high-powered industrial machines that were used, among other things, to clean beaches after the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska, Gale said. "We provided that, and those things were selling for 25,000 to 30,000 a pop," Gale said. (North County Times)
Smart Buys at Stupid Prices opens in Fresno Mar 25, 2009
For example, he just bought rakes, shovels and pressure washers from a chain of hardware stores that cut back. He buys winter clothes during spring, and spring clothes during winter. (Fresno Bee)
Remembering the Lessons of the Exxon Valdez Mar 24, 2009
" () Alaskans like Colburn are worried that on the eve of the 20th anniversary of the Valdez accident, the spill and its toll are in danger of being forgotten even as new offshore oil and gas exploration is being considered in Alaska. In 2007, former President George W. Bush ended a long-standing executive ban on offshore oil drilling in Bristol Bay in the southeastern waters of the Bering Sea, potentially opening up what's been called America's "fish basket" to the fossil fuels industry.... (Time.com)
Small Biz: Store targets those with rural lifestyle Mar 8, 2009
They also sell tillers, blowers, trimmers, pressure washers, mower parts, air compressors, outdoor power equipment, plumbing and electrical equipment and tools, hand tools, fencing, trailer hitches and lighting, tires, truck boxes, ramps, jacks, winches, welders, metals and welding accessories. The merchandise includes a wide range of apparel and footwear, including work clothing, for men and women. (Athens Banner-Herald)
NKorea under growing pressure to scrap rocket launch Feb 25, 2009
Buy Pressure washers online here and save. Great selection and shipping is free. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Blame government, not oil companies Feb 13, 2009
In reading Samuel E. Dantzler's letter regarding the problem with the ethanol-gasoline mix with small engines (lawn equipment, chain saws, blowers, pressure washers, generators), he placed the blame on gasoline companies. Unfortunately, the problem is not with the oil companies such as Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Royal Dutch, Murphy Oil, or state-owned Petroleos de Venezuels SA, but instead with Congress and the Nancy Pelosi dictatorship that has controlled Congress that has stifled debate and... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Alpharetta follows Fulton water rules Mar 20, 2008
Alpharetta also allows water usage by businesses that require water to survive, such as car washes with reclamation systems and professional pressure washers. Under the new rules, residents would be able to hand water for 25 minutes per day with odd addresses watering on Saturdays, and even-numbered addresses watering on Sundays between midnight and 10 a.m. Hand watering is defined as one person with one garden hose with a spray nozzle that shuts off when released. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Power washers bash water rules Mar 2, 2008
More than two dozen pressure washers gathered Saturday to talk about how to battle an image problem that has hampered their business ... Pressure washers say they think the government bans are misleading, because they don't note that some businesses truck in water drawn from wells or municipalities with no restrictions ... Although some municipalities have begun to offer reclaimed water -- or disinfected waste water -- as an option for some outdoor use, pressure washers say there are too many... (News & Observer)
Exxon Valdez: Long voyage to justice Feb 28, 2008
Exxon Valdez oil spill workers use pressure washers to wash oil from the beach on Smith Island, Prince William Sound. The oil was impounded in the water off of the beach and skimmed from the water. (Anchorage Daily News)
Shop Smart: Early cleaning nips spring problems Feb 24, 2008
Pressure washers are effective, but when there's wood damage such as raised fibers, increase the distance between the spray nozzle and the decking. CR recommends electric pressure washers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Renting or Buying Pressure Washers Feb 20, 2008
Natural disasters such as floods, mud slides, tornadoes and storms often leave behind volumes of grime, mold, oil stains and dirt that can best be cleaned with pressure washers ... Hiring a firm to do the cleaning makes sense if money is not an issue, if pressure washers are not available to rent or buy, or if age, skill or safety might limit the family's use of a washer ... Pressure washers are powerful units that can cause damage and injury if out of control. (Suite101.com)
Consumer Reports: Early spring cleaning nips problems in bud Feb 18, 2008
Pressure washers are effective, but when there s wood damage such as raised fibers, increase the distance between the spray nozzle and the decking. CR recommends electric pressure washers ... CR recommends electric pressure washers, which are quieter and easier to store than gas-powered models. (Montana Standard, MT)
Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center holds grand opening today Feb 14, 2008
Advertisement Last updated Thursday, Feb 14, 2008 - 06:24:38 am MST Sierra Vista, Arizona. By Gentry BraswellHerald/Review. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Couple arrested again for check fraud Feb 8, 2008
Police believe the two have used stolen checks and identification cards to buy items such as pressure washers at local businesses. Lopez, who had been arrested in Rio Vista on a similar case, and Armenta were first arrested last week, and a judge set bail at 100,000 each. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
New Pressure-Washer-Buyers-Guide.com Helps Homeowners Choose the Best Pressure Washer Dec 27, 2007
There have been major improvements in the design and manufacturing of pressure washers, which have greatly lowered their cost. And there are more stores and internet sites that offer pressure washers, so prices have become more competitive ... And in order to save a homeowner time, frustration and money, there's a review of how pressure washers work, an explanation of the best accessories & tools on the market, and a summary of what buyers should know about pressure washer engines and pumps. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
SeaWorld divers asked to resign after emergency raises questions Dec 8, 2007
m. on the day of the accident, a Friday, a six-member team which helps care for the dolphins in Dolphin Cove as well as other groups of SeaWorld animals began preparing its four scuba divers for a daily cleaning of the pool with underwater vacuums and pressure washers. The divers wear full scuba gear, sometimes multiple wetsuits to protect against the 72-degree water, and weights to counteract buoyancy. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Jackson vote cuts some businesses off county water Nov 2, 2007
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Watering ban through mid-'08? Oct 3, 2007
Applying the ban to some exempted uses such as commercial pressure washers, car washes, golf course greens and newly installed landscapes. Connecting to water systems in neighboring towns and counties as a backup. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ban on most outdoor watering may not be enough, state says Sep 30, 2007
Farmers should certainly be exempt; but not carwashes, pressure washers and golf courses (among others). These are NOT necessities. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Pressure washers in short supply in flood-damaged Rushford Sep 1, 2007
Pressure washers are in short supply in flood-damaged Rushford, where residents need them to stop mold a critical step in the cleanup process. An estimated 200 homes in Rushford still need to be pressure washed now that the mud has been scooped out and water is available, said Laura Deering, a Rushford city council member who is coordinating volunteer cleanup. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Who's for a latte? Welcome to yachting's comfort zone Jul 31, 2007
Home theatres, retractable plasma televisions, built-in cappuccino machines, wine fridges, icemakers, electric sunroofs, tender garages, submersible boarding platforms, underwater lights, watermakers and pressure washers and, of course, Italianate designer finishes are all the go. But it is not just the number of luxury boats pulling at the purse strings - or raiding the retirement fund - that makes this year's show special. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
S. Florida water-use restrictions are relaxed Post a comment Jul 12, 2007
S. Florida water-use restrictions are relaxed - 07/12/2007 - MiamiHerald (The Miami Herald)
Would you pay to rent fancy rims? Jun 20, 2007
He plans to add items typically found in basements, garages and yards, including grills, washers and dryers, pressure washers and kids' bicycles. Butler also said he will switch Rimco from a rent-to-own concept to one offering customers credit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Jackie Robinson Ballpark scores All-Star game Jun 15, 2007
DAYTONA BEACH -- The sound of lawn mowers, hammers and pressure washers filled Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Thursday in preparation for the city's first Florida State League All Star game in 24 years. Daytona Cubs general manager Bill Papierniak stood along the third base line with Darrell Lemmer, the head groundskeeper, overseeing a final manicure on the field where Jackie Robinson broke professional baseball's color barrier 60 years ago during a spring training game. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Northern Tool to open Monday Jun 9, 2007
Northern Tool and Equipment, a retailer which specializes in generators, heaters, pressure washers, snow blowers and automotive equipment, has more than 60 stores in 11 states. Extra. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Teak Outdoor Furniture Jun 8, 2007
Do not use pressure washers, wire brushes or steel wool. Fine steel or wire pieces can get embedded in the wood and start to rust, causing permanent discoloration. (Suite101.com)
Pressure washer rids roof of moss and doesn't destroy asphalt shingles May 11, 2007
Like you, I have also heard urban legends about pressure washers causing permanent damage to asphalt roof shingles. I know for a fact that pressure washers can damage concrete, so it would seem plausible that they would harm shingles. (The Clarion-Ledger)
County Lines for May, 3, 2007 May 3, 2007
The theft occurred March 28, and two men were caught by a surveillance camera (see photo below) taking equipment, including soil compactors, a concrete saw and pressure washers, according to a statement released by the Santa Barbara Sheriff's office. The stolen equipment is valued at more than 7,000, officials said. (Santa Maria Times)
EPA call for cleaner mowers would hike equipment costs Apr 30, 2007
That includes most lawn and garden equipment, outboard motors, generators and pressure washers. Roughly 15 million of these non-road motors and 400,000 watercraft are sold in the U.S. each year, according to the EPA.. (AZCentral)
Briggs begins closure Apr 20, 2007
It s wholly owned subsidiary Briggs ton Power Products Group LLC. It is North America s No. 1 manufacturer of portable generators and pressure washers, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lawn and garden and turf care through its wholly owned subsidiary Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. and its Simplicity, Snapper, Ferris and Murray brands. Briggs and Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in 100 countries on all seven continents. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Alleged 'Open-Garage' Burglars Arrested In Clay Mar 27, 2007
The most targeted items were golf clubs, generators and pressure washers; all of which are items easily pawned. Authorities said the arrests highlight the need for all residents, regardless of home location, to take measures to protect their property. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Right tools, right time Mar 17, 2007
ithout hesitation, Miller said, Hester ran out with a floor jack one which is typically used to lift heavy equipment such as pressure washers and other cleaning equipment at his business. Hester believes he is the only one in the block who has a floor jack. (Santa Maria Times)
FURRY FRIENDS, Volunteer works to make life better at shelter Mar 15, 2007
That's when she came up with a plan to raise the 5,000 needed to build a storage building, improve the animal drop off area with a poured foundation and fencing and to buy three pressure washers that are mounted on the wall, which will allow the facility to be pressure washed every day. Fryman is getting permission from local businesses and schools for donation jars for the "Give A Dog A Coin Drive.". (Williamstown Grant County News, KY)
Did you get all the news today? Mar 1, 2007
A flyer from Sears advertises a sale -- no payments until January 2008 on garden tractors, mowers, pressure washers and gas grills. 5. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Johnson receives Briggs and Stratton Master Service designation Feb 16, 2007
The Moberly Orscheln Farm Home has a small engine shop that services the following equipment: Briggs and Stratton engines, Kolher engines, Tecumseh engines, Hydro-gear transmissions, Poulan Pro lawn mowers, Poulan Pro chain saws and weed eaters; Husqvarna chain saws and weed eaters; MTD products, Murry Products, all types of rotor tillers, Coleman air compressors, Coleman generators, Reddy heaters, Peerless transmissions, Ryobi products, Swisher mowers, Swisher log splinters, AYP products, and... (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
Tacony adds Tornado to commercial floor division Feb 8, 2007
Tornado offers a line of both hard and soft floor care equipment including vacuums, carpet extraction equipment, floor machines, sweepers, automatic scrubbers, critical filtration vacuums, and pressure washers. This transaction is Tacony's second major acquisition in five weeks. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
'06 WOOD COUNTY POLICE REPORTS FROM RIDICULOUS TO THE SUBLIME Jan 26, 2007
Yes, Wood County criminals steal jewelry and cash and guns, but they also pilfer pressure washers, pesos, cemetery benches, an aluminum wheelchair ramp, a Winnsboro letterman jacket, meat, a refrigerator, a six-point deer head, a hot water heater, a homemade table and, my favorite, frozen pizzas. "I guess we just have our share like everybody else," said Wood County Chief Deputy Debbie Foster. (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)
Family business has seen it all in 100-year history Jan 3, 2007
His grandfather began servicing pressure washers and generators when he owned the store, and his father opened it up to a variety of land and marine vehicles. When Richer became an owner, he decided to get involved in a challenging area -- servicing sand cars that race in desert events such as the Baja 1000. (North County Times)
