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The '''Husqvarna Group''' ({{IPA-sv|ˈhʉːskvɑːrna}}) 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.
The '''Husqvarna Group''' ({{IPA-sv|ˈhʉːskvɑːrna}}) 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<ref>http://husqvarnagroup.com/en/about</ref> 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]].
Husqvarna Group sponsors different local initiatives, among them the Swedish [[ice hockey]] club [[HV71]].



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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)
WebsiteHome Page

The Husqvarna Group (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈhʉːskvɑːrna]) 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[1] 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.

Brands owned[2]

Global brands:

Tactical brands:

Regional brands:

A Husqvarna 350 chainsaw.

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