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The '''Husqvarna Group''' ({{IPA-sv|ˈhʉːskvɑːrna}}; {{OMX|SSE34915|HUSQ B}}) is the world's largest producer of outdoor power products including chainsaws, trimmers, lawn mowers and garden tractors. Based in [[Huskvarna]], [[Sweden]], the Group is also the European leader in consumer watering products{{clarify|date=March 2012}} and one of the world leaders in cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. The company was [[Spin out|spun off]] by [[Electrolux]] in 2006.<ref>[http://corporate.husqvarna.com/index.php?p=about&afw_lang=en About Husqvarna: Husqvarna<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
The '''Husqvarna Group''' ({{IPA-sv|ˈhʉːskvɑːrna}}; {{OMX|SSE34915|HUSQ B}}) is the world's largest producer of outdoor power products including robotic mowers, garden tractors, chainsaws and trimmers. Based in [[Huskvarna]], [[Sweden]], the Group is also the European leader in consumer watering products{{clarify|date=March 2012}} and one of the world leaders in cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. The company was [[Spin out|spun off]] by [[Electrolux]] in 2006.
Husqvarna Group sponsors different local initiatives, among them the Swedish [[ice hockey]] club [[HV71]].


== Vision and Mission ==
Husqvarna sponsors different local initiatives, among them the Swedish [[ice hockey]] club [[HV71]].
We envision a world where people can enjoy well maintained gardens, parks and forests and experience refined buildings and roads.

We provide innovative quality products and solutions to make garden, park and forest care as well as construction easier for professionals and consumers around the world.


== Brands owned ==
== Brands owned ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*{{Official website|http://www.husqvarna.com/}}
*{{Official website|http://www.husqvarnagroup.com/}}


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Revision as of 11:24, 22 March 2013

Husqvarna AB
Company typePublic (Nasdaq StockholmHUSQ B)
IndustryConsumer Durables
Founded1959 (1689)
Headquarters,
Key people
Lars E. Westerberg
Chairman
Hans E. Linnarson
CEO
Productsoutdoor powertools including robotic mowers, garden tractors, chainsaws and trimmers, consumer watering products as well as cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries.
RevenueSEK 30, 834 MSEK (2012)
SEK 1,6 billion (2012)
Number of employees
15,429 (2012)
Website[1]

The Husqvarna Group (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈhʉːskvɑːrna]; Nasdaq StockholmHUSQ B) is the world's largest producer of outdoor power products including robotic mowers, garden tractors, chainsaws and trimmers. Based in Huskvarna, Sweden, the Group is also the European leader in consumer watering products[clarification needed] and one of the world leaders in cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. The company was spun off by Electrolux in 2006. Husqvarna Group sponsors different local initiatives, among them the Swedish ice hockey club HV71.

Vision and Mission

We envision a world where people can enjoy well maintained gardens, parks and forests and experience refined buildings and roads.

We provide innovative quality products and solutions to make garden, park and forest care as well as construction easier for professionals and consumers around the world.

Brands owned

Global brands:

Tactical brands:

Regional brands:

A Husqvarna 350 chainsaw.

See also

References