# Stihl GmbH & Co. KG

> <p>A German company specializing in <strong data-start="2953" data-end="2980" data-is-only-node="">outdoor power equipment</strong> for forestry and lawn care – including <strong data-start="3020" data-end="3033">chainsaws</strong>, trimmers, blowers, and lawn mowers. Stihl is a leading global brand in forestry and garden machinery, with around <strong data-start="3149" data-end="3179">20,000 employees worldwide</strong>​. Nearly half of Stihl’s workforce (about&nbsp;<strong data-start="3265" data-end="3284">9,300 employees</strong>) is based in Europe​, reflecting its roots and major manufacturing operations in Germany and neighboring countries.</p>

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