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History
The BG story begins in 1971 when seven members of the Greatest Generation founded BG Products, Inc. Six were veterans of World War II. One captured a land speed record. All shared a vision for a company whose products were based on the highest levels of quality, delivered by knowledgeable automotive professionals.
1970
1980
– BG acquires Southwest Grease & Oil Plant 3 from Witco
– BG Wichita Manufacturing Plant opens
– BG 44K® is introduced
1990
– BG Cool’r Clean’r named 1992 Product of the Year
– The BG 300,000-mile Test demonstrates the quality of BG products
– BG Research & Development lab opens in Wichita
– BG Auto Testing Lab opens on Wichita campus
– BG Equipment line expands
– BG Cool’r Clean’r named 1992 Product of the Year
– The BG 300,000-mile Test demonstrates the quality of BG products
– BG Research & Development lab opens in Wichita
– BG Auto Testing Lab opens on Wichita campus
– BG Equipment line expands
2000
– New Wichita headquarters building is completed
– Wichita Manufacturing Plant renovation is completed
– The International Trade Operations division is founded
– BG EPR® Engine Performance Restoration® introduced
– The El Dorado Distribution Center is opened
– New Wichita headquarters building is completed
– Wichita Manufacturing Plant renovation is completed
– The International Trade Operations division is founded
– BG EPR® Engine Performance Restoration® introduced
– The El Dorado Distribution Center is opened
2010
– BG Automotive Products Trading Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of BG Products, Inc., is founded in China
– The Technology and Training Center opens on the Wichita campus
– BG acquires the Derby Tools & Equipment shop
– BG Certified training program is launched
– El Dorado Manufacturing Plant is opened
– BG Automotive Products Trading Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of BG Products, Inc., is founded in China
– The Technology and Training Center opens on the Wichita campus
– BG acquires the Derby Tools & Equipment shop
– BG Certified training program is launched
– El Dorado Manufacturing Plant is opened
2020
– The El Dorado Distribution Center expansion project is completed
– BG Tools and Equipment becomes BG Automation, LLC.
– BG Products, Inc. celebrates 50 years in business
– BG acquires longtime shipping partner Metro Xpress
– The El Dorado Distribution Center expansion project is completed
– BG Tools and Equipment becomes BG Automation, LLC.
– BG Products, Inc. celebrates 50 years in business
– BG acquires longtime shipping partner Metro Xpress
Global Leader in Automotive Maintenance
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Innovation Center
We solve the automotive problems of today and anticipate the problems of tomorrow.
Engineering
The BG Engineering department uses 3-D printers to allow in-house prototype development and a rapid turnaround for prototype testing.
The BG Engineering department uses 3-D printers to allow in-house prototype development and a rapid turnaround for prototype testing.
Manufacturing
Our production meets the highest standards.
El Dorado Manufacturing Facility
Sitting on 40 acres in El Dorado, Kansas, are BG’s Manufacturing Facility, Distribution Center and Tools & Parts warehouse. BG’s custom-built, one-of-a-kind manufacturing facility spans the distance of three football fields and is where high quality BG products are manufactured and packaged.
Distribution Center
Our recently constructed state-of-the-art BG Distribution Center ships BG products, tools and equipment to our network of both domestic and international distributors. Warehouse management software and innovative teamwork enable seriously fast turnaround times for order fulfillment.
Our recently constructed state-of-the-art BG Distribution Center ships BG products, tools and equipment to our network of both domestic and international distributors. Warehouse management software and innovative teamwork enable seriously fast turnaround times for order fulfillment.
Quality
BG supplies the highest-quality products and equipment.
International Organization of Standards
The ISO is an international, independent, non-governmental organization. ISO certification requires an independent, third party audit verifying that a business conforms to the stringent requirements set by the ISO.
The ISO is an international, independent, non-governmental organization. ISO certification requires an independent, third party audit verifying that a business conforms to the stringent requirements set by the ISO.
ISO 9001 Certified
ISO 9001 provides a business model for quality assurance in design, development, production, packaging, distribution, and service. BG has maintained ISO 9001 certification since 2001. View the ISO 9001:2015 Certificate Link.
ISO 14001 Certified
ISO 14001 sets the criteria for an environmental management system. Using ISO 14001 assures that environmental impact is being measured and improved. View the ISO 14001:2015 Certificate Link.
ISO 45001:2018 Certification
Internationally recognized occupational, health and safety management system. BG maintains ISO 45001:2018 certification. View the ISO 45001:2018 Certificate Link.
Internationally recognized occupational, health and safety management system. BG maintains ISO 45001:2018 certification.
View the ISO 14001:2015 Certificate.
ISO/IEC/17025 Certified
ISO/IEC 17025 certification ensures laboratories operate competently and can achieve valid test results. This promotes confidence in a laboratory’s work both nationally and internationally. Test reports and certificates can be accepted from one country to another without the need for further testing, which in turn improves international trade. View the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Certificate Link.
ISO/IEC 17025 certification ensures laboratories operate competently and can achieve valid test results. This promotes confidence in a laboratory’s work both nationally and internationally.
Test reports and certificates can be accepted from one country to another without the need for further testing, which in turn improves international trade.
View the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Certificate.
Training
BG is committed to training automotive professionals.
BG Certified
BG Certified uses videos, demonstrations and interactive diagrams to teach automotive professionals a consistent, credible message about the importance, methods, and rewards of effective automotive maintenance with BG products. Learn more.
BG Field Training
BG provides in-shop training from both your local BG distributor rep as well as seasoned veterans from our corporate headquarters.
BG provides in-shop training from both your local BG distributor rep as well as seasoned veterans from our corporate headquarters.
Sales Enablement
BG technology helps automotive professionals drive sales.
SmartVMA® SmartMENU™
SmartMENU™ wirelessly helps service advisors write more well-rounded repair orders, create appointments, perform electronic walk-around inspections and even send reminders! Learn more.
BG Advisor™ App
Developed specifically for automotive service advisors, BG Advisor™ is a quick guide to BG’s products, equipment, services and programs. The App’s simple functionality and clean design allow a service advisor to present maintenance solutions to a customer right on the service drive. Read more.
BG Tech™ App
The BG Tech App is an all-in-one technician reference tool. This app puts BG information such as Tech Tips, the Service Guide, and training materials right in the palm of the technician’s hand. Read more.
BG Dashboard
The BG Dashboard provides technicians, advisors and service managers access to the latest BG news, tech tips, service guides, and much more! Learn more.
Industries Served
BG provides high-quality products to a wide variety of industries.
Automotive
Fleet
Agriculture
Powersports
Heavy Equipment
Marine
Motorcycles
Small Engine
Train/Rail
Future
The automotive industry is always changing, and BG is always ready for the challenge.
Below the Hood
BG intends to continue to dominate this space regardless of powertrain or propulsion within transportation whether it be internal combustion engines, hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, or fuel cell vehicles.
Above the Hood
BG also recognizes the opportunity to pivot to above the hood services across all of these powertrain or propulsion systems. Such as interior cabin, windshield treatments, detail and appearance products for paint, trim, and wheels.
Automation and Robotics
Automation and Robotics opportunities in a myriad of industry segments both within and outside of transportation is also a huge growth segment where we continue to accelerate investment and market share.
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