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Little could a young Andreas Stihl have imagined, way
back in 1926, the implications of the chain saw he designed
and built at his Stuttgart home.
That from a single 140-pound, electrically-powered saw would grow a company that is recognized today as a
world leader in outdoor power equipment.
Then again, perhaps the young engineer and inventor
did imagine it. Because more than just a dreamer, Andreas
Stihl was a true innovator. It didn't take long for STIHL
chain saws to become extremely popular. The
STIHL brand became synonymous with professional chain
saws and soon was the number one selling brand worldwide,
a title the company retains today.
In the 1970s, STIHL expanded by building manufacturing plants in Brazil and the United States, which led
to more diverse product lines. Significant growth in the construction and landscaping markets required products for these skilled
professionals looking for STIHL quality and power, and our engineers responded. STIHL also met the increasing demands of quality-conscious
consumers with a wide range of grass trimmers, edgers, blowers and, of course, chain saws.
Through all the growth,
the company still embraces the same old-world care, dedication to quality and innovative spirit that Andreas Stihl embodied so
many decades ago. It’s why our sales continue to grow, and why our legion of customers count on us to keep setting the standard
for dependability and new product innovation.
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