The year in review

The new ZAMA plant in Huizhou, China, is one of the most high-tech, environmentally friendly carburetor production plants in the world. It also strengthens the STIHL Group’s global manufacturing network.

ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG becomes one of the first com­panies in Germany to develop an escape room theme as an innovative ­RECRUITMENT ­concept.

Yet another milestone is reached in expanding operations with the dedication ceremony at the sales logistics building in Ludwigsburg.

STIHL Spain invests in the future of spare-part logistics with the state-of-the-art AutoStore system.

A special prize is awarded to the “Undercover” ­recruitment campaign as Innovation of the Year at the Employer Branding Awards.

The new ZAMA plant in Huizhou, China, receives an award for its commitment to sustainability.

Sharing the STIHL legacy: ­Waiblingen and Virginia Beach become sister cities.

A new distribution building is completed in southern Russia after just two years of construction, serving an area twice the size of Germany.

German competitors secure ­multiple gold medals at the World Logging Championships with the brand-new STIHL MS 500i competition chainsaw.

Perfect fit: STIHL supports the Remstal Gartenschau 2019 as a Diamond Sponsor.

In Liverpool, Australian Laurence O’Toole wins the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® World Championship for the first time, ending record champion Jason Wynyard’s reign.

STIHL Brazil’s new ­Research and Development Center is opened in a ­special ceremony at the São ­Leopoldo location.

The STIHL Group underlines its vision for pioneering ­tech­nology by establishing its own battery production PLANT in ­Waiblingen.

Signing the partnership agreement for the Mia Stihl day-care center marks a further milestone in ­expanding the range of childcare services.