Husqvarna AB, one of the world leaders in outdoor power products for forests, parks and gardens as well as of products for the construction industry.
Founded in 1689, Husqvarna has a very extensive product range with everything from professional machines to products for demanding consumers. The head office is located in Huskvarna, Sweden, where approximately 1,800 of a total of 2,200 employees work in the areas of high-technology research, product development, production and marketing.
Most of the production takes place in Sweden and some products are purchased from sister companies within the Group. The Swedish factories are located in Brastad, Huskvarna, Ödeshög and Tandsbyn. Ninety-five per cent of the products are exported to some hundred countries and sales total approximately five billion Swedish Crowns.
For many years, Husqvarna's product development has been conducted in close cooperation with professional users. Therefore the products are designed based on strict professional demands for reliability, performance and user-friendliness. Our extensive range includes chain saws, brush and grass cutters, hedge trimmers, lawn mowers, special products for lawn care, ride-on mowers, garden tractors as well as accessories and protective equipment.
As a manufacturer of outdoor products, we have a great responsibility in environmental issues. Therefore we have developed a holistic approach that affects our entire operations, from production methods, packaging, noise and consumption of materials to the energy consumption, exhaust emissions and finally the recyclability of the products. We always prefer to use environmentally compatible materials in our production and we are continually replacing old materials with new, even more environmentally compatible alternatives, as these are developed.
The products are marketed through sales companies and are sold by approximately 18,000 qualified servicing dealers in some hundred countries around the world. Our dynamic product development and a comprehensive range for forest, park and garden care, coupled with a long-term active cooperation with the retailers, has made Husqvarna a world leader in the field.