Briggs Equipment, an ESOP-owned, full-service material handling solutions company is celebrating its 125th anniversary. Founded in 1896 by C.H. Briggs and J.C. Weaver in Dallas, Texas, Briggs-Weaver Machine Manufacturing Company had a vision of becoming the nation’s best industrial supplier. From servicing parts and repairs in Texas to providing service across the country, Briggs Equipment has grown today to 29 locations and almost 1,000 team members.
In 1952, Charles A. Sammons, founder of Sammons Enterprises, acquired Briggs-Weaver with the desire to push the boundaries of the machine manufacturing industry and create strategic partnerships with key manufacturers. A pivotal moment in the company’s history took place in 1978 when Sammons launched the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), creating a new ownership model for the company. Today, the ESOP model continues to shape the way company leadership makes decisions as well as day-to-day operations.
“Briggs Equipment has been an integral part of the Sammons Enterprises portfolio since 1952. I applaud all of the team members whose dedication to customer solutions has been a cornerstone to success for the last 125 years” said Darron Ash, Senior Vice President, Sammons Enterprises.
