Presentation of 325 years of Husqvarna Group history

With a passion for precision

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With a passion for precision

At Husqvarna Group, we’ve been going

beyond the expected and creating ground-

breaking engineering since our start, back

in 1689

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With a passion for precision

Over the years, our

passion has led to

innovative solutions in

very different areas – from

weapons and sewing

machines to motorcycles

and much more

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With a passion for precision

As we see it, it’s all about

constantly setting new

standards in technology

and usability

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The waterfalls – powering the rifle factory

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The waterfalls – powering the rifle factory

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The drillingwork at the waterfalls in Huskvarna,

Sweden, is our first large plant

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The waterfalls – powering the rifle factory

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At the beginning of the 18th century this state-

owned rifle factory had some 1,000 employees

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The waterfalls – powering the rifle factory

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The last shotgun was produced in 1989

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Sewing machines exported to 5 continents

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Sewing machines exported to 5 continents

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As demand for rifles drops, the

machinery turns out to be well-suited

for producing sewing machines

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Sewing machines exported to 5 continents

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The operation was divested in 1997

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Largest foundry in Scandinavia

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Largest foundry in Scandinavia

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Besides rifles and sewing machines, kitchen

equipment in cast iron is produced; pots,

grinders, stoves and ovens

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Largest foundry in Scandinavia

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Meat mincers is a great export success with

over 12 million exported

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Sweden’s first large bicycle factory

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Sweden’s first large bicycle factory

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Husqvarna-branded bicycles are

popular due to their high quality

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Sweden’s first large bicycle factory

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A large number of patents are

registered

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Sweden’s first large bicycle factory

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The last bicycle is produced in

1962

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Earning a world-wide reputation

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Earning a world-wide reputation

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The lightweight yet powerful engines helped make

some of the most successful track racing and

motocross bikes in history

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Earning a world-wide reputation

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The operation was divested in 1987

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Expanding into lawn mowers

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Expanding into lawn mowers

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When acquiring Norrahammars bruk, the

product range also includes lawn mowers

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Expanding into lawn mowers

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The first test with a lawn mower powered

by an engine is done in 1947

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Expertise in engines used in chainsaws

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Expertise in engines used in chainsaws

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Demand for bicycles, mopeds

and motorcycles declines

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Expertise in engines used in chainsaws

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The expertise in engines is utilized in new

product areas

Expertise in engines used in chainsaws

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Production of chainsaws is started in 1959

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A pioneer in ergonomics

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1969 Husqvarna launches the world’s first

chainsaw with integrated anti-vibration system

1959 2012

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Sweden’s first female board member

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Sweden’s first female board member

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When Lil Wettergren is elected to the

Husqvarna Board of Directors, she

becomes the first female board

member of a Swedish listed company

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Expansions in outdoor power products

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Expansions in outdoor power products

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Electrolux acquires Husqvarna

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Expansions in outdoor power products

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Organic growth and acquisitions, such

as AB Partner and Jonsereds AB

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Strengthened positions in the U.S.

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Strengthened positions in the U.S.

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Strengthened positions in the U.S.

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Strengthened positions in the U.S.

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Acquisitions of Poulan/Weed Eater

and Roper Corp, make the U.S. the

largest market for garden equipment

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Pioneers in robotic lawn mowers

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Pioneers in robotic lawn mowers

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The world’s first solar

powered robotic lawn mower

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Pioneers in robotic lawn mowers

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Sales took-off 15 years later

making it a big success story

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Power cutters and diamond tools

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Power cutters and diamond tools

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The first power cutter was a saw accessory

launched in 1958. That is the starting point of

what today is the business area Construction

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Power cutters and diamond tools

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When Diamant Boart International was acquired

in 2002, the construction business turned into a

world leader

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On its own feet

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On its own feet

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Husqvarna becomes

independent again and is listed

on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm

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Expansion through acquisitions

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Expansion through acquisitions

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Gardena makes the Group

the European leader in

consumer watering products

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Expansion through acquisitions

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Zenoah and Klippo brings

complementary products and

geographic expansion

Expanded presence in China

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Expanded presence in China

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The acquisition of Jenn Feng

operation and new plant for

chainsaws and other handheld

products expands presence in China

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State-of-the art robots

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State-of-the art robots

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The first remote-controlled

demolition robot

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Battery products for semi-professionals

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Battery products for semi-professionals

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An entire range of battery products

with less noise, vibration and

maintenance and no direct emission

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Husqvarna Group today

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Husqvarna Group today

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• The world’s largest producer of outdoor power products

including robotic lawn mowers, garden tractors,

chainsaws and trimmers

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• European leader in consumer watering products

Husqvarna Group today

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• One of the world leaders in cutting equipment and

diamond tools for the construction and stone industries

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• Listed on '2014 Global 100' as one of the world's 100

most sustainable companies

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