Stihl
Stihl is a German manufacturer of chainsaws and outdoor power equipment, including blowers, trimmers, and cut-off machines. The company operates a global production network with primary manufacturing facilities located in Germany, as well as in countries such as the United States, Brazil, and China.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Germany
HQ City
Waiblingen
Founded
1926
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
DE
Ultimate Parent
Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG
Data Hosting
DE
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
moderate
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1926
Company founding
Andreas Stihl founded the company in Stuttgart, Germany, to manufacture chainsaws.
1971
Market leadership
Stihl became the world's best-selling chainsaw brand.
2024
Strategic expansion
The company continues to expand its battery-powered product portfolio to transition away from petrol-based equipment.