Little could a young Andreas Stihl have imagined that from a single electrically powered chain saw would grow a company that is recognized today as a world leader in outdoor power equipment. Then again, perhaps the young engineer and inventor did imagine it, because more than just a dreamer, Andreas Stihl was a true innovator. The STIHL brand became synonymous with quality and soon was the number-one-selling brand of chain saw worldwide, a title that the company retains today.
