The Garden machinery industry originated in Europe, with a history of more than a hundred years. In 1830, the world's first grass mower powered by an internal combustion engine came out, marking the birth of garden machinery. Since then, a variety of different types of mechanical equipment used for landscaping and maintenance have appeared one after another. With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, small landscaping and maintenance machinery began to enter European and other developed countries and regions, and gradually become family standing machines and tools. At the end of the 20th century, the construction and maintenance of green space in major cities of various countries were basically mechanized. After entering the 21st century, with the continuous growth of the world economy and the continuous progress of machinery manufacturing technology, garden machinery technology began to develop to a higher level. On the whole, the development of the garden machinery industry has gone through three stages: manual tools, fuel oil, and AC /DC power:
The first stage: Mainly by manual operation, landscaping and maintenance machinery products without power system were used in the stage and the manual operation is required.
The second stage: the emergence of gasoline power products improved the productivity and portability of garden mechanical products, replacing manual operation. At the same time, in order to make tools have better environmental protection and low noise characteristics, the AC garden machinery powered by the external power supply has appeared. However, due to the poor portability of AC garden tools, gasoline power products are still mainstream products.
The third stage: with the increasing enhancement of people's concept of environmental protection, the garden machinery market has higher and higher emission requirements for gasoline power products. Due to product improvement and emission optimization, the garden machinery market appeared with lithium batteries as the power system of the direct current garden machinery.
According to the way of work, garden mechanical products can be divided into handheld, step-forward, riding, and intelligent. Among them, handheld type mainly includes blowing machine, chainsaw, pruning machine, etc.； step type mainly includes grass mower, snow plow, micro tiller； riding type mainly includes large grass mower, utility vehicle, etc.; and intelligent type mainly for grass mower robot. According to the power type, garden machinery products can be divided into fuel power, AC power, and DC lithium power. Among them, garden tools powered by AC use the external power supply as the power source, and DC lithium electric power garden tools use portable batteries as a power source. At present, the portable batteries of DC lithium battery garden tools are mainly lithium batteries.
The global market demand base for garden machinery products is relatively large. Driven by the world economic development, the popularization of horticultural culture, new product promotion, and other factors, the demand and market capacity of garden machinery products are constantly increasing in the international market scope. The sustainable development of the world economy is an important background factor for the increasing market capacity of the garden machinery industry. According to World Bank statistics, between 2010 and 2019, global GDP grew from $66.11 trillion to $87.70 trillion, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.19%. Economic development has improved residents' income and consumption levels, and promoted people to pursue a better quality of life, thus driving the steady development of all kinds of consumer goods in the field of commercial application, garden machinery included. With the deepening popularization of the concept of harmonious coexistence between man and nature, horticulture culture is gradually emerging in countries worldwide, further expanding the market space for mechanical garden products. In the developed countries and regions in Europe and the United States, garden machinery products have entered thousands of households, becoming an essential good helper in family gardening life, and often regarded as a kind of mutual gift. At the same time, the gradual improvement of private residential housing green space and urban greening has also greatly increased the demand for garden mechanical products. In addition, the rapid development of new products constantly stimulates the expansion of the garden machinery market scale. With the key breakthroughs made in lithium battery technology, intelligent control technology, and sensor technology, the new energy garden machinery product technology has been gradually improved, the production cost is reduced, and the market demand shows a rapid growth trend.
The year 1805
British engineer Thomas Praknett was the first to come up with the idea of producing a lawn mower. He also holds the invention patent for the world's first lawn mower. It was a heavy machine with a ring knife body, and it didn't work very well.
The year 1830
The British engineer Edwin Beard Budding of a textile factory acquired the idea of the mechanical structure of the lawn mower from a machine in the factory, thus inviting the world's first grass mower powered by an internal combustion engine.
The year 1832
Lawn mowers powered by internal combustion were used for lawn trimming, thus ending the era of "cutting" lawns.
The year 1886
Mr.Robert Bosch founded Bosch in Stuttgart at the year 25 and initially positioned the company as a "factory for precision mechanical and electrical engineering". Bosch is one of Germany's industrial enterprises, which is engaged in the industries of automotive and intelligent transportation technology, industrial technology, consumer goods, energy, and construction technology. Bosch is one of the world market leaders in electrical tools and the world-class invisible champion.
The year 1899
Lawn mowers began to be produced by several companies. The motorized lawn mower is powered by small gasoline engines.
The year 1910
The founders S. Duncan Black and Alonzo G. Decker of Black&Decker established a mechanical workshop in Baltimore with a mere $1,200, and the early products included a milk bottle cap machine and candy dippers.
The year 1915
Makita, founded in Tokyo, Japan, is currently one of the world's mass manufacturers specializing in professional electric tools, the main business includes the manufacturing and sales of electric tools, woodworking machinery, pneumatic tools, and home, and horticultural machines.
The year 1919
When the Swedish Norrahammars Ironworks was acquired by Husqvarna, founded in 1689, the product range of it is expanded, including boilers and lawn mowers. The acquisition is the first step for Husqvarna to focus on outdoor products.
The year 1920
Andreas Stihl graduated from the Eisenach Institute of Technology, majoring in mechanical engineering. For the next three years, Andre Steele worked for several small and prestigious German companies. One of them of great significance to his life was a sawmill, where he saw wood had to be shipped to the workshop and the work there was extremely hard. So he came up with an idea: to make a handheld portable chainsaw.
The year 1921
Found in Japan, Komatsu is a world-famous construction machinery manufacturing company with a history of more than 90 years.
The year 1923
But it was not easy to achieve the idea---to make a handheld portable chainsaw at that time. When World War I was just over, the economic conditions were very bad and the inflation was quite serious. Andreas Stihl's first business failed.
The year 1926
Andreas Stihl officially registered Andreas Stihl Engineering Company in Stuttgart. The factory was first staffed by only three people: Andreas Stihl, Alvin Furze, and Carl Gutgiha. Andreas Stihl had to support the factory by producing and selling stoves before developing his first chain saw.
The year 1927
Andreas Stihl developed the world's first chainsaw, and it was powered by electricity. The horsepower of the chainsaw can reach 3kw. Depending on the length of the guide plate, the whole saw weight is between 45 and 53 kg, which is suitable for sawing trees with a diameter between 60 and 120 cm.
The year 1927
Bosch engineer Hermann Steinhart saw the equipment in his testing workshop and the equipment caught his attention immediately. The handle of “Forfex” is equipped with a motor, which opens up many new possibilities. Steinhart's division first moved the Forfex on to mass production, and then developed the related concepts over the next few years, creating the first impact drill and marking Bosch's official entry into the field of electrical tools.
The year of 1929
Andreas Stihl’s first chainsaw was born: the two-stroke gasoline engine with an output of 7.5hp and weighs 63.5kg, which means the chainsaw needs two strong people to use. The birth of the chainsaw aroused a great sensation and nearby sawmills came to purchase it in succession. The first batch of customers included the Klose sawmill in Wittenberg and the Zeende timber processing plant in Bavaria.
The year of 1932
Stihl's first chainsaw fired with a flywheel: Benzin-Klein, a small chainsaw only weighs 26.5kg, but with an output of 4 horsepower. The chainsaw was also improved structurally. Andreas Stihl repositioned the discharge outlet of the piston cylinder so that the exhaust gas was no longer facing the debris, thus avoiding a fire.
The year 1933
Andreas Stihl has developed a chainsaw that the shear section could rotate, which means it can cut both horizontally and vertically. Another new feature of the machine was the first use of a float carburetor, which was specifically designed for cars at that time. The carburetor was later improved to be rotatable, making both lateral and vertical cutting very convenient.
The year 1935
Andreas Stihl has also developed an automatic chain lubrication system, allowing sawers to focus on logging and never have to worry about lubricating the chain. The automatic chain lubrication system also greatly improves the service life of the cutting blade. Andreas Stihl specifically patented it for this purpose. Soon after, Andreas Stihl developed and patented the clutch function.
The year 1946
Husqvarna’s first engine-powered lawn mower emerged.
The year 1952
Stihl created the world's first single-person-operated chainsaw. The chainsaw also uses the latest cutting technology, which can be inserted into the wood for cutting with a guide head.
The year 1953
Stihl 's first earth drill BL241was born. It needs two people to operate and is designed specifically for planting tree seedlings. It not only saves time and effort but is also much more efficient than traditional shovels.
The year 1957
Black Decker has revolutionized the lawn and gardening consumer market with the first outdoor electric tools designed for ordinary owners.
The year 1959
Forestry has become increasingly important in Sweden as demand for bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles declines. Husqvarna's expertise in engines is now being used in new products, and the chainsaw started to be produced.
The year 1962
Through the world's first wireless outdoor electric tool: the wireless hedge trimmer, Black & Decker made people get rid of the bondage of the electric wires from the courtyard work, and it is much loved by the owners.
The year 1968
Husqvarna's first self-developed powered saw came out.
The year 1969
Husqvarna is the first company in the world to launch a chain saw with an integrated vibration prevention system. Since then, ergonomics has been very important.
The year 1971
With the rising market share, Stihl officially became the world's largest chainsaw brand. This honor has been firmly maintained to now.
The year 1973
Andreas Stihl, the founder of the Stihl brand and the "father of the power saw", was left behind by an industrial giant with more than 2,500 employees and an annual turnover of more than 200 million German marks.
The year 1978
Electrolux acquired Husqvarna and continued to expand through organic growth and the acquisition of outdoor products such as AB Partner and Jonsereds AB. Currently, electric products include chain saws, motorcycles, lawn mowers, and electric cutters. Husqvarna has officially entered the "Electrolux era", and this has laid the foundation for the arrival of its product intelligence era.
The year 1985
Mr.Horst Julius Pudwill and Professor Zhong Zhiping co-founded Techtronic Industries, TTI designs, produces, and markets power tools, outdoor gardening electric tools, and floor care appliances under a variety of wholly owned and licensed brands, including the famous Milwaukee, AEG, Ryobi, and so on.
The year 1993
Makita of Japan has officially entered the Chinese market and is 100% invested in a wholly owned enterprise- - - -Makita (China) Co., LTD. ("MCC") in Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province, specializing in the production of "Makita" brand electric tools.
The year 1993
Chevron was founded and focused on the product business of handheld electric tools, table-type electric tools, electronic laser tools, and garden tools. With advanced research and development, testing, manufacturing strength, and global marketing, industrial design, and after-sales service team, Chervon provides customers with excellent solutions to win customer satisfaction and recognition. Chervon's products are sold in over 30,000 chain stores in 65 countries worldwide.
The year 1994
Positec was founded. It was a multinational company integrating electric tool research and development, manufacturing, and marketing of electric tools, with an internationally famous electric tool brand. The group has more than 10 overseas branches in the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, and Australia, two overseas research and development subsidiaries in Italy and Australia, as well as two manufacturing bases in Suzhou and Zhangjiagang. It is one of the largest electric tool manufacturers and exporters in China.
The year 1995
With the rapid development of Stihl's global sales business and the Chinese government's foreign economy liberalization, the Stihl family established a wholly-owned subsidiary: Taicang, Andreas Stihl Power Tools, Ltd, in Taicang---the China-Germany sister city. With an initial investment of 1.8 million euros, it was initially established with only 10 people, with an office area of about 760 square meters, including a simple cutting and irrigation machine assembly line.
The year 1995
Husqvarna invented the world's first solar energy automatic lawn mower, which is powered entirely by solar energy, and Husqvarna is the ancestor of the automatic lawn mower.
The year 1995
Bosch Electric Tools (China) Co., Ltd., headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, was then named Hangzhou Bosch Electric Tools Co., Ltd. It was a joint venture among Bosch, Hangzhou Turbine Power Group Co., Ltd., and Chinese sales partner C. Melchers GmbH & Co. (Bremen). In December of the same year, the company was officially renamed Bosch Electric Tools (China) Co., LTD.
The year 1997
Zhejiang Zhongjian Technology Co., Ltd. was established and was officially listed on the A-shares of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in December 2015. Zhongjian is involved in gasoline chainsaws, digital generators, riding lawn mowers, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, blow suction leaf machines, lithium tools, and other product series, which has formed an annual production capacity of more than 1 million garden and agricultural machinery products.
The year 1998
Zhejiang Safun Industrial Co., Ltd. was registered and it was a joint-stock private enterprise integrating R&D, production, and sales of electric garden tools, power low-row garden machinery, lithium battery garden tools, and electric welding machines. Also, it is a world-renowned manufacturer and seller of electric chainsaws and has been among the best for many years in the field of domestic garden tools.
The year 1999
Husqvarna developed Trio Brake to allow users to use their right hand to control, further reducing the work risk for forest workers.
The year 2000
At the turn of the century, STIHL introduced an innovative multi-tool concept. A split-shaft allows for the entire range of tools, powered by an engine. It is today known as the KombiSystem.
The year 2000
Until 2004, Techtronic Industries received a brand license from the Japanese RYOBI brand to sell electric tools and outdoor garden tools in North America, Europe, and Australia.
The year 2002
Black & Decker (Technology) Co., Ltd. was established in Suzhou Export Processing Zone and officially put into production on January 1, 2004.
The year 2002
Globe (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. was established, which has been engaged in the research and development, design, production, and sales of new energy garden machinery since 2007, and is one of the leading enterprises in the global new energy garden machinery industry. Since 2009, Globe has successively established "greenworks", POWERWORKS, and other brands. The company's "greenworks" brand has high popularity and reputation in North America and Europe. The lawn mower, blower, and many other products of “GreenWorks” are always the "Best Seller" (the best-selling products) on the Amazon platform.
The year 2002
Zhejiang YAT Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd. was established, which is a modern manufacturing enterprise for garden machinery, electric tools, and intelligent products. Among them, the electric chainsaw has obtained the first certification in China issued by TUV Rheinland, and the annual sales volume of YAT electric chainsaw has exceeded 1.5 million units.
The year 2004
Positec’s own brand ---WORX DIY series was first officially launched and entered the overseas market. WORX later found electric garden tools, and it stands in the world's leading position, especially in the field of intelligent lawn mowers.
The year 2005
The Stihl Qingdao factory broke ground in the Qingdao Import and Export Processing Bonded Zone, with the first phase of the construction area of 22,500 square meters. So far, Stihl group's Qingdao plant covers 64,000 square meters.
The year 2005
Zhejiang Zomax Garden Machinery Co., Ltd. was established, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zomax Group. Zomax Garden focuses on the production of outdoor garden power tools, dedicated to the research and development of gasoline and 58V lithium-ion battery garden machines, such as chain saw, brush knife, lawn mower, etc. The annual production capacity reaches 600,000 chain saws, 300,000 brush knives, and 100,000 lithium battery garden machines.
The year 2006
Husqvarna became independent again and is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm.
The year 2006
Skybest Electric Appliance （Suzhou）Co., Ltd was established, which is a professional enterprise of R&D, manufacturing, and sales of dry and wet vacuum cleaners, garden tools, electric tools, and high-speed micromotors.
The year 2007
Husqvarna acquired Gardena, Zenoah, and Klippo, which brings strong brands, complementary products, and geographic expansion.
The year 2008
Husqvarna expanded its production in China by acquiring the Jenn Feng business and building new plants for chainsaws and other handheld products.
The year 2009
Stihl entered the wireless power tool market with two new standard hedge trimers, which performed quiet, powerful, and enduring. The new model is praised by the gardener.
The year 2010
M-Tronic technology, invited by Stihl, made the m441 C-M chain saw the most advanced engine management system ever developed.
The year 2011
A new era has begun. A complete line of cordless gardening electric tools is available from Stihl. Clean, quiet, and long-lasting lithium-ion batteries power these five tools.
The year 2013
Honda's BTCC team in the UK has installed a 996cc engine and a 6-speed pedal gearbox of the VTR Super Hawk to a lawn mower and named it the Mean Mower V1. After field testing, the 109-horsepower modified lawn mower reached a top speed of 209 km/h at full throttle, thus taking the Guinness World Record for the fastest lawn mower.
The year 2014
Black & Decker's 20VMAX lithium-battery trimmer is equipped with dual-mode switches, which allows users to choose the maximum power or the running time that is up to an hour, representing a significant improvement in outdoor tool technology.
The year 2014
Chevron founded the EGO brand. As the world's first 56V lithium battery garden tools, EGO series products launched in North America's largest mainstream channels, got full market recognition, shocked the global garden machinery industry, and won a number of international professional awards. Also, lithium battery tools quickly occupied a place in Europe, Australia, and other global high-end garden tools markets.
The year 2014
Nicelyon Became a rising star in lithium garden tools and quickly rose to become an excellent OEM factory in the field, as the founder was younger than other factory leaders, the continuous innovation of the products was well received by the market.
The year 2015
Positec creatively invented the wireless high-voltage cleaning machine, which was quickly successful due to its characteristics of portability, versatility, and ease to use. Selected as "Tool of the Year" by several magazines, it quickly became one of the most imitated tools ever.
The year 2016
Bosch launched "Smart mower 2.0" at CES, the Bosch Indego interconnected mower can mow under appropriate conditions, and users can easily control the Indego interconnected mower through the” Bosch Smart Gardening “ application installed on a smartphone or tablet. Smart mower 2.0 is at least 30 percent faster than robot mowers.
The year 2017
Honda has unveiled a Miimo Smart lawn mower. The Miimo lawn mower is divided into HRM 310 and HRM520 models, both equipped with separate 360-degree sensors that will change their direction once it detects any unexpected contact. At the same time, the Miimo lawn mowing robot also has an anti-theft function. At the same time, the Miimo grass mowing robot also has an anti-theft function. If it is lifted from the ground, it will stop running and immediately issue an alarm, requiring a specific anti-theft PIN code to continue the operation.
The year 2018
Husqvarna's new generation of professional chainsaws was launched, which was designed to provide chainsaws with excellent productivity, durability, and reliability while maintaining Husqvarna's tradition and providing high ergonomics and safety.
The year 2019
Husqvarna has launched a game-changing robot lawn mower that serves homeowners with challenging lawns and connected homes. It manages rugged terrain and slopes of up to 70°.
The year 2020
Chevron Group has announced a strategic partnership with Lowe's, the largest retailer of garden tools, licensing its EGO brand with exclusive sales rights in the North American home building materials hypermarket. The strategic partnership between Chevron and Lowe's will provide a bigger stage and more opportunities for EGO, and it is also a milestone for Chinese garden tools to the world.
The year 2021
Honda has unveiled a new generation of high-performance lawn mowers, following the 2017 Miimo robot mower. Equipped with suitable mowing equipment, the lawn mowers trim and maintain the set length of weeds growing in large areas such as orchards. This will greatly help with the time-saving and physically burdened grass-cutting work, and help boost productivity. 200 lawnmowers would be put on sale in Japan this time.
The year 2021
Globe, the leading enterprise of garden tools, released its listing prospectus, which may become the first share of lithium battery garden tools in China. The successful listing will be of profound significance for the development of enterprises and the leading Chinese garden tools in the world.
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