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10 Facts you may not know about Husqvarna
Husqvarna are one of the many brands that we stock here at L&S, with products ranging from Disc Cutters to Ride on Mowers. They are a well established brand for garden & forestry and industrial equipment. They continue to release new and inventive machines.
When working with the machines you don't really think of the history behind the brand. It's interesting to get an insight to where the company started and find out some trivia about the company.
So here's ten facts about Husqvarna you may not know.
- The first plant that Husqvarna established was back in 1689, and was exclusively a weapons foundry creating rifles.
- In 1970 Husqvarna were the first Swedish listed company to have a female board member.
- Husqvarna produced the first ever solar powered robotic lawnmower which was released in 1995.
- In 1872 Husqvarna began to manufacture sewing machines, which is far removed from what they are popular for now. The manufacturing of sewing machines was stopped in 1997.
- As well as creating sewing machines, Husqvarna have also manufactured kitchen appliances including ovens/stoves.
- The first plant was located in the waterfalls within Huskvarna, Sweden. That's Huskvarna with a 'K' not a 'Q.
- Husqvarna were responsible for creating the first chainsaw with an integrated anti-vibration system. This was achieved all the way back in 1969.
- The Husqvarna group owns a number of brands including Husqvarna, Gardena, McCulloch, Poulan Pro, Weed Eater, Flymo, Zenoah and Diamant Boart.
- In 1896 Husqvarna opened their first bicycle factory, this product line lasted until 1962 when the last bicycle was produced. They also manufactured motorbikes.
- Husqvarna created the first ever remote controlled demolition robot in 2009.
