Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Since 1974
Stihl USA manufactures and distributes handheld outdoor power equipment from its Virginia Beach headquarters, founded in 1974. The company employs 1,000–5,000 people and generates $1–5B in revenue. It serves automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, renewable-energy, industrial-equipment, and consumer-goods sectors. Recent product launches include a battery-powered snow thrower and the ALLPRO battery system for its equipment line.
Stihl USA at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1974
Headquarters
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
79624
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Construction
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Consumer Goods
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
79624
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Germany · Belgium · Italy · Brazil
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Stihl USA.
What this tells a buyer
The company received 79,624 shipments across customs records, with primary origins in Germany, Belgium, Italy, Brazil, South Korea, and nine other countries; German suppliers including Andreas Stihl and Schaeffler Technologies accounted for the bulk of incoming shipments.
Stihl USA manufactures battery-powered and gasoline-powered equipment through capabilities in machining, assembly, and plastic/aluminum/steel fabrication, and holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.
The company operates production facilities in Mebane, North Carolina and Oradea, Romania, and sells through more than 10,000 independent dealers across the United States.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
52 years in operation (founded 1974).
79,624 US import shipments on record.
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Stihl USA manufactures and distributes handheld outdoor power equipment from its Virginia Beach headquarters, founded in 1974. The company employs 1,000–5,000 people and generates $1–5B in revenue. It serves automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, renewable-energy, industrial-equipment, and consumer-goods sectors. Recent product launches include a battery-powered snow thrower and the ALLPRO battery system for its equipment line.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1974 |
Headquarters | Virginia Beach, Virginia |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Stihl USA makes
Stihl USA manufactures battery-powered and gasoline-powered equipment through capabilities in machining, assembly, and plastic/aluminum/steel fabrication, and holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Battery, Machining, Assembly, Emissions, Plastic, Aluminum, Steel (source: stihlusa.com).
Certifications
Stihl USA is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — stihlusa.com
ISO 9001 — stihlusa.com
Trade and customs footprint
The company received 79,624 shipments across customs records, with primary origins in Germany, Belgium, Italy, Brazil, South Korea, and nine other countries; German suppliers including Andreas Stihl and Schaeffler Technologies accounted for the bulk of incoming shipments. US customs bill-of-lading records list 79624 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Belgium · Italy · Brazil.
Latest developments
2026-11-02 — First-Ever Battery-Powered Snow Thrower From STIHL (stihlusa.com)
2026-10-01 — STIHL Inc. Names Sean McGinnis as President (stihlusa.com)
2026-05-20 — STIHL Group Reports 2025 Revenue Growth and Launches ALLPRO Battery System (stihlusa.com)
2026-05-18 — STIHL Inc. Names Jason Mabb Vice President of Sales (stihlusa.com)
2026-03-05 — STIHL launches B2B marketplace using Mirakl (digitalcommerce360.com)
2026-03-04 — STIHL Inc. partners with Mirakl to launch dealer-focused eCommerce platform with proven technology – Mirakl (mirakl.com)
Facilities
Stihl USA is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Public sources also reference these locations:
Mebane, NC — stihlusa.com
Oradea, Romania — stihlusa.com
Company details
The company operates production facilities in Mebane, North Carolina and Oradea, Romania, and sells through more than 10,000 independent dealers across the United States. Stihl USA was founded in 1974, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 52 years in operation (founded 1974). 79,624 US import shipments on record. Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Stihl USA make?
Stihl USA manufactures and distributes handheld outdoor power equipment from its Virginia Beach headquarters, founded in 1974. The company employs 1,000–5,000 people and generates $1–5B in revenue. It serves automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, renewable-energy, industrial-equipment, and consumer-goods sectors. Recent product launches include a battery-powered snow thrower and the ALLPRO battery system for its equipment line.
Where is Stihl USA headquartered?
Stihl USA is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia (536 Viking Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23452).
When was Stihl USA founded?
Stihl USA was founded in 1974.
How big is Stihl USA?
Stihl USA has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Stihl USA hold?
Stihl USA lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Stihl USA import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 79624 inbound shipments for Stihl USA, with top origins including Germany · Belgium · Italy · Brazil.
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