Husqvarna

Husqvarna (pronounced [ˈhʉːskvɑːrna]), originally a military arsenal founded in 1689 to produce muskets for the Swedish Army. The company Husqvarna has since grown, and its production has changed from weapons, sewing machines, kitchen equipment, bicycles and motorcycles to lawn mowers, chainsaws and construction products. The Husqvarna brand is used by the company Husqvarna, but is also licensed. Husqvarna may refer to:

• Husqvarna Vapenfabriks Aktiebolag, the original company manufacturing small arms.
• Husqvarna AB, the company that produces outdoor power products.
• Husqvarna Motorcycles, now a subsidiary of BMW, a motocross and enduro motorcycle manufacturer.
• The brand name Husqvarna Sewing Machines
• The brand name for home appliances manufactured by the Electrolux Group.
• Husqvarna is the old spelling of the town now known as Huskvarna, the original location of the company.