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STIHL ALLPRO AP 300.0 P battery in an official promotional visual — Official product image

ProductsPower Tools & Outdoor Equipment

STIHL Adds Snow Removal and Stand-On Mowers at Equip Expo

The U.S. showcase also features ALLPRO batteries and additions to homeowner equipment.

News date Oct 21, 2026Added to WCB Oct 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Audience at a WCB industry gathering in 2025 — Industry context

CompaniesPower Tools & Outdoor Equipment

STIHL Inc. Appoints Sean McGinnis President

The appointment covers the U.S. subsidiary, including manufacturing and sales.

News date Oct 1, 2026Added to WCB Oct 18, 2026 · 1 min read

WCB editorial cover: Who Owns Hilti? Family Trust, Manufacturing and Direct-Sales Model Explained

CompaniesPower Tools & Outdoor Equipment

Hilti Reports 5.9% Local-Currency Sales Growth through August

The group raised its full-year local-currency growth expectation.

News date Sep 24, 2026Added to WCB Oct 6, 2026 · 1 min read

WCB editorial cover: Who Owns Milwaukee Tools? TTI and Where They Are Made

ProductsPower Tools & Outdoor Equipment

Milwaukee Presents New Batteries and Tools at PIPELINE 2026

The announcements include a 15 Ah M18 FORGE battery and expanded cordless tools.

News date Aug 13, 2026Added to WCB Oct 6, 2026 · 1 min read

WCB editorial cover: Who Owns DeWalt? Stanley Black & Decker and Manufacturing Explained

ProductsPower Tools & Outdoor Equipment

DEWALT Expands Cordless Carpentry Tool Range

New additions cover track cutting, sanding and fastening.

News date Aug 11, 2026Added to WCB Oct 6, 2026 · 1 min read

WCB editorial cover: Who Owns Milwaukee Tools? TTI and Where They Are Made

CompaniesPower Tools & Outdoor Equipment

TTI Reports USD 8.3 Billion in First-Half Sales

Milwaukee growth contrasts with weaker noncore consumer businesses.

News date Aug 4, 2026Added to WCB Oct 6, 2026 · 1 min read

Hoover Milwaukee RYOBI

WCB editorial cover: Who Owns Makita? Public Company, Manufacturing Network and Battery Platforms Explained

CompaniesPower Tools & Outdoor Equipment

Makita April–June Revenue Rises 10.7%

Operating profit increased 17.2% in the first quarter of its fiscal year.

News date Jul 29, 2026Added to WCB Oct 6, 2026 · 1 min read

WCB editorial cover: Who Owns DeWalt? Stanley Black & Decker and Manufacturing Explained

CompaniesPower Tools & Outdoor Equipment

Stanley Black & Decker Raises Outlook after Q2 Organic Growth

Quarterly sales were approximately USD 3.96 billion.

News date Jul 29, 2026Added to WCB Oct 6, 2026 · 1 min read

BLACK+DECKER CRAFTSMAN DEWALT

WCB editorial cover: Who Owns Husqvarna? Automower, Motorcycles and Manufacturing Explained

CompaniesGarden Equipment

Husqvarna Reports Lower Q2 Sales amid European Market Pressure

The July interim report records a 4% organic sales decline and stronger operating cash flow.

News date Jul 17, 2026Added to WCB Oct 3, 2026 · 1 min read

WCB editorial cover: Who Owns Husqvarna? Automower, Motorcycles and Manufacturing Explained

CompaniesGarden Equipment

Husqvarna Announces New Finance and Procurement Leaders

The June appointments include a new chief procurement role and planned start dates later in 2026.

News date Jun 5, 2026Added to WCB Oct 3, 2026 · 1 min read

WCB editorial cover: Who Owns Makita? Public Company, Manufacturing Network and Battery Platforms Explained

CompaniesPower Tools & Outdoor Equipment

Makita Annual Revenue Rises 3.2% to JPY 777.6 Billion

Operating earnings eased in the year ended March 2026.

News date Apr 28, 2026Added to WCB Oct 6, 2026 · 1 min read

WCB editorial cover: Who Owns Hilti? Family Trust, Manufacturing and Direct-Sales Model Explained

CompaniesPower Tools & Outdoor Equipment

Hilti Reports Local-Currency Growth for 2025

Exchange rates pulled reported Swiss-franc sales lower.

News date Mar 13, 2026Added to WCB Oct 6, 2026 · 1 min read

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