You certainly know the Husqvarna brand, especially if you have a garden. Today, the brand has established itself as the undeniable leader in the markets of mowing robots and chainsaws. To maintain your exterior, there is nothing better. Husqvarna products have been won over for many years has won consumers around the world.
But the story of Husqvarna is not confined to robotic mower and chainsaws. Far from it! Since its creation, innovation, precision and development have been at the heart of the concerns of the Swedish company. Founded in 1689, Husqvarna did not stop reinventing itself. A particularly exciting past that we invite you to discover in this article.
1) It all starts with weapons
For Husqvarna, it all started in 1689 in the city of Huskvarna in the south of Sweden. At that time, the mowing robots were, of course, an inconceivable idea and the company exclusively manufactures muskets and other weapons for the army. Yes, wars and battles are common in Sweden, which is then great power.
The years pass, peace settles and Husqvarna intends to diversify its activity, in order to be always “on the page”. This is how the company embarked on the manufacture of sewing machines in 1872. Did you see it coming? Because we, not at all. It is the first civil product designed by Husqvarna. The first of a long list …
Husqvarna is not satisfied with sewing machines. Little by little, the company extends its expertise to other markets. Raised by his desire for innovation, Husqvarna then manufactures stoves and ovens or the very first Swedish typewriter in 1895. To name a few products that she has been able to make since its creation.
2) Husqvarna, queen of the motorcycle
The end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20ᵉ century marked a turning point for Husqvarna. The Swedish company embarked on the manufacture of bikes in 1896. In this momentum, the company tackled the motorcycle market in 1903. For your governing, Husqvarna began to make motorcycles six months before Harley Davidson…
It is therefore a new era for the company that is a prodigiously. In 1916, Husqvarna won his first victory in a motorcycle competition. Three years later, she went further by setting up a engine factory. In 1982, its MC 258 motorcycle won the emblematic Paris – Dakar rally in the 250 cc category. Although the Husqvarna motorcycle subsidiary was sold in 1986 to Pierer AG in Austria, the racing cars still stamped Husqvarna are still appreciated by amateurs.
3) The 1ʳᵉ motorized mower celebrates its 30th anniversary
Motorcycles are good. But Husqvarna is animated by innovation. This is how the company decides to take an interest in the maintenance of the outside from 1918 with the lawn mowers. In 1959, Husqvarna unveiled his first chainsaw. This market is still extremely important today for society.
1995 is a pivotal year for Husqvarna. Indeed, the company launches the very first robotic mower in the world that year. It is a real revolution for the time. Equipped with solar panels to move forward and operate independently, the Husqvarna Solar upsets the way of maintaining the lawns. In three decades, Husqvarna made a hell of a way.
4) Husqvarna is an institution in Sweden
Today, Husqvarna has nothing to envy to the aura of Ikea. With more than 330 years of innovation in the clock, the company is particularly famous in Sweden, and elsewhere. Because if Husqvarna has diversified its activities, it is absolutely not for lack of skills. On the contrary!
With a state of mind focused on sustainability, Husqvarna stands out for its outstanding reliability. Customers are formal: having a Husqvarna product is for life. From weapons to robotic mowers, including sewing machines, motorcycles, ovens and even the leaf press, Husqvarna has reinvented for more than three centuries with a constant desire for innovation. You will think about it the next time you will take out your garage robot robot …
