| 1688年 |
Founded in the Swedish town Huskvarna in 1689, we have kept innovating and re-inventing our business for more than three centuries. |
| 1688年 |
When Swedish weapons production takes off in the late 1600s, hydropower is needed to handle certain mechanical operations. Husqvarna’s first plant is located at the waterfall in Huskvarna in Southern Sweden. |
| 1688年 |
Founded in the Swedish town Huskvarna. |
| 1699年 |
At the beginning of the 1700s, this State-owned rifle factory has some 1,000 employees. |
| 1871年 |
Ground breaking machinery |
| 1873年 |
The first grey iron foundry is established and in addition to sewing machines, Husqvarna produces kitchen equipment in cast iron such as meat grinders and later, stoves and ovens. Husqvarna’s meat grinders are a huge export success with over 12 million exported worldwide. |
| 1896年 |
The bicycle era kicks off in the factory and Husqvarna bicycles become very popular. Many patents are registered and bicycles are produced until 1962. Today we are licensing the brand to Pierer Mobility AG. |
| 1903年 |
The production of motorcycles began in 1903 and makes Husqvarna one of the oldest motorcycle brands in the world, alongside other industry pioneers such as Triumph (1902) and Harley‑Davidson (1903). Known for trailblazing, lightweight, high‑performance machines that shaped motocross and off‑road racing, the motorcycle operation was divested in 1987. Today the brand is licensed to Bajaj Mobility AG. Husqvarna continues to celebrate major racing victories, including SuperEnduro and World Championship titles. |
| 1919年 |
When Norrahammars Ironworks, Sweden, is acquired the product range expands to include boilers and lawn mowers. This acquisition turns out to be the first step in the Group’s current focus on outdoor products. The first lawn mower powered by an engine is produced in 1946. |
| 1959年 |
As demand for bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles declines, forestry becomes increasingly important in Sweden. Husqvarna’s expertise in engines is now utilized in new product areas and 1959 marks the start of production of chainsaws. |
| 1968年 |
Husqvarna’s first power cutter is a redesigned saw. |
| 1969年 |
In 1969, Husqvarna is the first company in the world to launch a chainsaw with an integrated anti-vibration system. Ergonomics has been important ever since. |
| 1970年 |
Lil Wettergren is elected to the Husqvarna Board of Directors and becomes the first female board member in Sweden. |
| 1978年 |
Electrolux acquires Husqvarna and outdoor product operations continue to expand through organic growth and acquisitions such as AB Partner and Jonsereds AB. Power products now include chainsaws, motorcycles, lawn mowers and power cutting machines. |
| 1980年 |
Strengthened positions in the US During the 1980's organic growth and acquisitions expand Husqvarna’s operations in the lawn and garden segments. Two major acquisitions, Poulan/Weed Eater and Roper Corp, now complement Husqvarna’s product range. |
| 1989年 |
The last shotgun made at this facility is produced in 1989. |
| 1995年 |
Robotic lawn mower Husqvarna Group pioneers the world’s first solar-powered robotic lawn mower. Within only 15 years, sales take off, making the robotic lawn mower a great success story. |
| 1997年 |
Sewing machines is produced until operations are divested in 1997. Today we are licensing the brand to SVP Worldwide. |
| 2002年 |
Diamond tools When Diamant Boart International is acquired, Husqvarna’s construction business doubles in size and becomes a world leader in its segment. |
| 2006年 |
Husqvarna acquires Gardena Husqvarna Group acquires Gardena, the leader European consumer market for irrigation products, and also has a leading position in garden tools, garden ponds and pumps, and electric garden products. |
| 2006年 |
On our own feet Husqvarna becomes independent again and is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. |
| 2007年 |
Zenoah joins Husqvarna Group Husqvarna completes its acquisition of the Japanese market leader within outdoor power products operation, Komatsu Zenoah. The product range comprises mainly brush cutters, chainsaws, trimmers and blowers. |
| 2008年 |
Expanded presence in China Husqvarna expands production in China through the acquisition of the Jenn Feng operation and the construction of a new plant for chainsaws and other handheld products. |
| 2009年 |
Product innovation |
| 2009年 |
Milestone achieved 100,000 sold Automowers® |
| 2009年 |
Demolition robot The first remote-controlled demolition robot is launched. |
| 2009年08月 |
In august 2009 Husqvarna Group reaches 100,000 sold Husqvarna Automowers®. The world’s first-ever robotic mower, Husqvarna Solar Mower, was sold in 1995. |
| 2015年 |
Saw chain production: A new production facility for manufacturing chainsaw chains opens in Huskvarna. The new factory produces Husqvarna’s own patented X-cut® sawchain, where no part of the X-Cut® chain arrives from a supplier; from raw steel to finished product, the entire manufacturing process takes place at the same site. |
| 2016年 |
Gardena Smart System: Husqvarna Group takes the next step in sustainable gardening by launching Gardena Smart System – a new irrigation system that allows you to optimize the watering of your garden. |
| 2017年 |
First Solar Powered Facility: Husqvarna Group’s switches on our first solar powered facility in Nashville. It is expected to reduce CO2 footprint by approximately 1,000 tons in the first year of operation and approximately 25,000 tons over the expected 25 year life of the facility. |
| 2017年 |
One million sold robotic lawn mowers: On April 21st, the Group celebrated a total of 1 million robotic mowers sold since its introduction in 1995. Husqvarna Group created the robotic lawn mower market by introducing the Solar Mower, the world’s first-ever robotic mower. In addition to being robotic and automatic, it was also solar-powered. |
| 2018年 |
New Generation Chainsaw: The next generation of professional chainsaws is launched. It is geared to deliver chainsaws with outstanding productivity, durability and reliability while staying true to our Husqvarna heritage and providing high ergonomics and safety. The saws are manufactured in the same factory where our chainsaw history began in 1959. |
| 2019年 |
EPOS is launched: Husqvarna today launches Husqvarna EPOS (Exact Positioning Operating System) technology, a satellite-based solution for a new series of professional Husqvarna Automower robotic mowers, enabling mowing with virtual boundaries. |
| 2019年 |
New Husqvarna Automower: Husqvarna Group launches a game changing robotic lawnmower for homeowners with challenging lawns and connected homes. It manages a rough terrain and slopes with an incline of up to 70%. |
| 2020年 |
Power for All Alliance. Husqvarna Group’s Gardena division together with Bosch form an alliance in cooperation with other leading brands, offering a cross-brand battery system for products used for the entire home and garden. |
| 2021年 |
Husqvarna Group acquires Orbit. Husqvarna Group acquires Orbit, creating the global market leader in residential watering. |
| 2022年 |
Husqvarna expands Power for All Alliance partnership. Husqvarna Group's largest division, Husqvarna Forest & Garden, joins the Power for All Alliance with selected products. The alliance, founded by Bosch and Husqvarna Group through its Gardena division in 2020, is one of the world's largest cross-brand battery alliances, enabling consumers to use the same battery for multiple devices in and around their home and garden. |
| 2022年 |
Husqvarna CEORA. Husqvarna CEORA is launched and changes professional lawn care forever. Husqvarna CEORA is an autonomous robotic lawn mower that caters to green spaces more than 50,000 square meters. It’s connected to our own satellite-based solution EPOS, giving the robot a precision down to 2-3 centimeters, without the need for physical wires. |
| 2026年 |
Lawnmowers with AI vision technology: The newest robotic lawnmovers with AI-vision technology lets the lawnmower see, understand and react to what’s around it—whether it’s a football on the grass, a picnic blanket or a visiting hedgehog at night. With an IR camera, the system also works in the dark, ensuring precise cutting and consideration for wildlife. Combined with Husqvarna EPOS™, the mower performs reliably even in areas with poor reception, delivering consistent cutting quality across the entire lawn. The result is a seamless, worry-free mowing experience: truly autonomous lawn care that blends precision and convenience. Built to last, these mowers now gain new capabilities through AI vision, and add possibilities not seen before. |
| 2026年 |
Husqvarna Autogrinder: The launch of Husqvarna Autogrinder. |
