Professional Products

The Group has been a global leader for many years in terms of chainsaws and other handheld products for professional users. Husqvarna products are sold world-wide through approximately 25,000 dealers.

The greater share of sales in this business area refers to Husqvarna-branded products. The Professional Products business area comprises three product areas - Forestry, Lawn and garden, and Construction. Forestry equipment accounted for approximately 45% of the business area's sales in 2008, while Lawn and garden accounted for approximately 30% and Construction accounted for approximately 25%.

Market position

Husqvarna and Jonsered have been two of the three leading chainsaw brands in the global market for many years, with a combined market share of approximately 40% in the professional segment. The Group is also the world leader in cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries.

Product offering

• Premium chainsaws, clearing saws and accessories such as chains, blades, protective clothing and tools.
• Riders and walk-behind lawn mowers, zero-turn mowers, specialty turf-care equipment, trimmers, hedge trimmers and leaf blowers.
• Floor saws, wall and wire saws, tile and masonry saws, drill motors, machines for surface preparation, power cutters and diamond tools, diamond tools for the stone industry.