Before you get all upset, this is the reality of the global manufacturing paradigm..and not necessarily a bad thing...AND might explain some of what we have seen this past couple of years...I still bet the "pro" level Stihls are German. Don't know for certain. And to those who would criticize this, my bet this trend is coming to your favorite brand too. Doesn't mean they will market those products here, but doesn't mean they won't either....
http://www.stihl.com/stihl-factory-in-qingdao-china-celebrates-10th-anniversary.aspx
And my bet is there are more than a few from ALL around the globe, including China; trying to qualify.....for this:
http://www.stihl.com/become-a-stihl-supplier.aspx
AND we knew this...
http://www.stihl.com/STIHL-group-builds-new-ZAMA-production-facility-in-huizhou-south-china.aspx
http://www.stihl.com/stihl-factory-in-qingdao-china-celebrates-10th-anniversary.aspx
And my bet is there are more than a few from ALL around the globe, including China; trying to qualify.....for this:
http://www.stihl.com/become-a-stihl-supplier.aspx
AND we knew this...
http://www.stihl.com/STIHL-group-builds-new-ZAMA-production-facility-in-huizhou-south-china.aspx