Press releases 2018

Here, you will find current press releases and image material about the company.

  • STIHL Tirol wins two awards
    12.12.2018

    STIHL Tirol wins two awards

    At the end of November 2018, the gardening power tool manufacturer STIHL Tirol, formerly known as VIKING, celebrated winning two awards.Respect for the environment in how the company acts and works …

  • Wolfgang Simmer confirmed as EGMF President
    15.11.2018

    Wolfgang Simmer confirmed as EGMF President

    Wolfgang Simmer, the Head of the Marketing and Sales Services Division of STIHL Tirol (formerly VIKING) was recently re-elected President of the EGMF for a further two years. The EGMF – the …

  • 20.09.2018

    STIHL Tirol continues partnership with SOS Children’s Villages

    STIHL Tirol, the gardening power tool manufacturer from Langkampfen, is continuing its sponsoring partnership with SOS Children's Villages under its new name. The cooperation between VIKING, …

  • 08.08.2018

    The end of an era: the last VIKING lawn mower in green leaves the production line

    On 1 July 2018, the gardening power tool manufacturer VIKING was renamed STIHL Tirol. This step marks an important milestone in the complete integration of the brand into the STIHL Group. However, …

  • 22.06.2018

    VIKING becomes STIHL Tirol

    VIKING GmbH based in Langkampfen will be renamed STIHL Tirol GmbH at the beginning of July 2018. The change of name is taking place as part of the rebranding: from 2019, VIKING's full …

  • 09.05.2018

    New Managing Director at VIKING

    Clemens Schaller has been the new Managing Director at gardening power tool manufacturer VIKING since 1 May 2018. He succeeds Peter Pretzsch, who left the STIHL Group at his own request …

  • 25.04.2018

    VIKING reports significant turnover growth in 2017

    VIKING GmbH has carried over the economic success from 2016 into the 2017 business year. The Tyrolean company increased its turnover by 43 percent to 381 million euros ...

  • 15.01.2018

    New: VIKING 6 Series lawn mowers: MB 650 VE and MB 655 RS

    The VIKING premium lawn mowers from the 6 Series are made for the highest performance and mowing enjoyment. VIKING is now adding a further two machines to the range: the MB 650 VE and the MB 655 RS ...

  • 15.01.2018

    New: VIKING LE 240 scarifier

    With the VIKING LE 240, even small lawns of up to 500 m² can now be scarified or combed. The mains-operated machine offers VIKING brand quality and an outstanding price-performance ratio ...

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