I for one am sick to death of it, and I'm not going to buy their junk even if I have do to without. Well they can't exactly put "chicom garbage" on the ID tag Click to expand Javelin Addicted to ArboristSite. I wonder since we have stihl in the title if this will become a big bash thread like the dolmar thread has turned out to be:monkey:.
Watch your food products. I will not even think of buying fish at WalMart. Every pack I pick up says China on it. Starting to see can goods also from China. It is getting harder and harder not to buy Chinese. But I will not buy food from China,look at what they did with the dog food.
Walt41 Addicted to ArboristSite. I was at my saw dealer today and he has both Stihls branded like you mentioned and ones branded made in Germany, he was busy tending to another customer so I grabbed the MS I wanted and put it in his office with my name on it, hopefully I'll pick it up soon My hs45 hedge trimmer made in china.
My msc and made in usa, also all my other stihls. Havent had anyissues with them I could not fix myself. It doesnt matter where stihl is made, they are all good. They are made in USA which is good, considering a lot of businesses here going out of business. You will love the And it can cut the bigger stuff too. Oh yea I will stay away from home dept, walmart, that other garbage. I really only like to buy japanese and german products.
Korea good too. Mad Professor Tree Freak. Stihl parts have been Chi-Com for quite a while now. My has a commie carb. Mad Professor said:.
I don't think that's too much to ask of Stihl! It is getting increasingly tough not to buy products made in China. Chainsaws are no different. I myself will be paying very close attention to where my saws say they are made, if I see a China sticker on them, I will not buy. That is what we all need to do if we want to see any kind of quality endure. They think they are getting a great deal until the saw breaks down after a cord of wood.
I hate HD saws. Wal mart even worse! Where in NY? I use to live in Plattsburgh. Metro ATlanta now. TraditionalTool Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined May 1, Messages 1, Location somewhere. Sure, I'd like to not buy product made in China either, but the bottom line is that a good majority of products have parts that are manufactured in China, even if they are not assembled there entirely. I think it is a part of the global economy these days, everyone is trying to make the best product they can for the least amount of money.
I don't think it's healthy for America, but in the big picture it seems that there's more politics to getting China involved with world trade so that they will change over time and become more like the rest of the free trade world.
An aggressive continuous improvement process drives innovative thinking across all departments. What do lumberjacks, landscapers and homeowners have in common? The family-owned company prides itself on quality products and loyal customers. It also believes strongly in vertically integrated manufacturing and flexible assembly lines. The later operation is based in Virginia Beach, VA, on a acre campus. Products range from gas-powered chain saws that can fell a large tree with a few quick cuts to hedge trimmers for weekend yard chores.
The world-class plant was chosen for the 11th annual award because of the way that it ensures on-time delivery of high-quality products through the innovative use of automation, people and flexible production processes.
This is a true testimony of the can-do attitude of our local work force and the commitment of our staff to effectively compete in global markets. However, unlike its competitors, the company does not sell its products online or at big-box home improvement retailers.
It only sells chain saws, cut-off machines, pole pruners, edgers, sprayers and other tools through a network of dealers. Instead, customers have to go into a shop to receive face-to-face service, training and parts support.
The company manufactures important parts in-house to guarantee quality and meet delivery deadlines. It makes its own engines and major components, including crankshafts, manifolds and pistons.
In fact, the Virginia Beach plant exports machined components to its sister plants in other parts of the world. STIHL also operates a large plastic injection-molding operation that produces more than million plastic parts a year, such as covers, fuel tanks, handles, shrouds and triggers. Vibration and infrared welding equipment is used to assemble motor housings and other plastic components. In addition to in-house machining and molding operations, STIHL produces associated accessories, such as the guide bars used in chain saws and the nylon line used in trimmers.
All stamping, welding, riveting, painting and packaging processes are fully automated from start to finish. The company has a long, proud history of designing and building its own production equipment. For example, engineers in Virginia Beach recently developed several vision inspection systems using off-the-shelf cameras and sensors.
STIHL traces its roots to the mids. In , Stihl built an electric-powered, handheld chain saw. He established a small factory in Stuttgart and soon began assembling a line of gasoline-powered chain saws.
Another key breakthrough was the first successful gearless chain saw. The robust, well-engineered products were soon in widespread demand throughout the world. During the s, STIHL developed other types of outdoor power equipment, such as augers, in addition to a line of small, lightweight farm tractors, which was discontinued in STIHL engineers also developed innovations such as anti-vibration systems, automatic chain oiling, centrifugal clutches, electronic ignition systems and dual-spring starting mechanisms.
The Virginia Beach plant was established in to produce a single line of chain saws. The campus has expanded several times over the last four decades to support new product launches and boost production capacity.
It currently encompasses more than 2 million square feet of manufacturing, warehouse and office space, employing more than 1, people. During the past four decades, more than 50 million units have been produced at the high-mix, high-volume operation. Several million products are assembled annually in Virginia Beach.
Seven chain saw assembly lines produce more than 35 different models, while 15 power tool assembly lines build more than models. And, because STIHL annually unveils many new products, the assembly lines must constantly remain flexible. That enables the company to meet demand that fluctuates by season.
For instance, trimmers are in higher demand during spring and summer months. Demand for chain saws usually increases during hurricane season. For example, blowers are peaking in the plant over the summer to ensure that they are in the market when the leaves start falling. Assembly crews, at short notice, can increase capacity, which helps to combat any market volatility—a big driver of this is obviously the weather.
Assemblers produce a wide variety of chain saws and gas-powered, handheld outdoor power tools. And, they assemble a complete line of equipment for both homeowners and professional users. Engines are built in many different sizes, ranging from 1. It weighs 13 pounds and can accommodate guide bars up to 25 inches long. Assemblers also build hundreds of different types of handheld blowers, trimmers and other products. Variants include engine displacements, driveshafts, filter systems, fuel tanks, mufflers, cutting heads and attachments.
Trimmers for homeowners, such as the FS 40 C-E, are lightweight, powerful and easy to use. On the other hand, professional trimmers, such as the FS , feature special components for handling heavy-duty tasks, such as bike-handle grips and interchangeable cutting heads. The line has one of the fastest rates in the plant, despite significantly more changeovers than any other assembly line.
The 4-MIX engine combines the advantages of a two-stroke and a four-stroke. The engine boasts plenty of power and high torque, as well as lower emissions, compared to a traditional two-stroke engine. I was checking manufacture sites because I had heard that the smaller Stihls were made in China, according to this article only the carbs come from China. So I will look at the Stihl again looking at the MS or possibly the or for homeowner use.
I had a Stihl weed eater and it was really good, it was a larger weed eater for farm use but it started good and the head fed string real good. Although I replaced that Stihl weed eater when it wore out with a Shindaiwa and the Shindaiwa was a much better weed eater than the Stihl. I would highly recommend the Shindaiwa weed eater. I am searching for a pair of hand hedge clippers made in the USA.
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