Husqvarna Group
The Husqvarna Group (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈhʉ̂ːsˌkvɑːɳa ˈɡruːp]) is a Swedish manufacturer of outdoor power products including robotic lawn mowers, chainsaws, trimmers, brushcutters, cultivators, and garden tractors. Founded as a firearms manufacturer in 1689, it is one of the oldest continuously running companies in the world. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the group also produces consumer watering products under the brand Gardena, cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries.
| Company type | Aktiebolag |
|---|---|
Traded as | Nasdaq Stockholm: HUSQ B |
| Industry | Consumer Durables |
| Founded | 1689 |
| Headquarters | Stockholm and Huskvarna , Sweden |
Key people | Tom Johnstone Chairman Pavel Hajman CEO |
| Products | Outdoor power products including robotic lawn mowers, chainsaws, trimmers, ride-on lawn-mowers, consumer watering products, and equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries |
| Revenue | SEK 53,3 billion, 2023 |
| SEK 5 billion, 2023 | |
| Owners | Investor AB (33.2%) Lundbergs AB (25.3%) |
Number of employees | 13,800 (2023) |
| Website | husqvarnagroup.com |
Their motorcycle division was spun off in 1987, and is now owned by KTM.
Their sewing machine division was sold off in 1997 and is now owned by SVP Worldwide.
Husqvarna Group sponsors the Swedish ice hockey club HV71, whose home arena, Husqvarna Garden, pays homage to its sponsor and the renowned Madison Square Garden arena in New York City.