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Langkampfen, 19 March 2025

“We are inclusive” accolade for STIHL Tirol

On 12 March 2025, STIHL Tirol, the garden equipment manufacturer and cordless specialist based in Langkampfen, was honoured at a ceremony organised by the Social Ministry Service Tyrol (Sozialministeriumservice Tirol) for its exemplary commitment to employing people with disabilities and health impairments. The company previously received this accolade in 2015, 2019 and 2022, and has earned this recognition once again. 

STIHL Tirol Managing Director Jan Grigor Schubert and Works Council Chairman Markus Gstrein expressed their pride in receiving the award, stating: "Social responsibility has played a major role at STIHL Tirol for many years. This is not just about creating opportunities and opening doors but also about recognising that people with disabilities are an asset for everyone at the company. Inclusion fosters diversity, which enriches our teams and makes us all stronger.”

The integration of people with disabilities is part of STIHL Tirol’s mission statement, with a firm stance against all forms of discrimination and racism. The company also regularly engages in social sponsorship campaigns, such as initiatives with SOS Children’s Villages and the RollOn association. Additionally, STIHL Tirol offers work trails and internships for young people who require additional support. The latest work trials were held very recently at the plant in Langkampfen.

Information about STIHL Tirol:
STIHL Tirol GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of the STIHL Group and is based in Langkampfen, Austria. Cordless products are produced at this site and STIHL Tirol is also a centre of excellence for ground-based gardening tools, which are produced and developed in Langkampfen. In 2023, the company employed 887 people.

STIHL company profile:
The STIHL Group develops, manufactures and distributes motorised equipment for forestry, agriculture, landscape management, the building industry and private garden owners. The product range is supplemented with digital solutions and services. Products are generally distributed through specialist dealers and STIHL's own online shops, which will be expanded internationally over the next few years. This includes 42 sales and marketing STIHL subsidiaries, around 120 importers and more than 55,000 specialist dealers in over 160 countries. STIHL manufactures products in seven countries worldwide: Germany, USA, Brazil, Switzerland, Austria, China and the Philippines. STIHL has been the best-selling chainsaw brand worldwide since 1971. The company was founded in 1926 and has its corporate headquarters in Waiblingen near Stuttgart, Germany. In 2023, STIHL had 19,805 employees worldwide and a turnover of 5.27 billion euros.

Human Resources Manager Heike Scheumann, employee Claudia Huber, disability representative Frank Kupfner and Head of the Social Ministry Service for Tyrol Angelika Alp-Hoskowetz (from left to right)
Representatives from STIHL Tirol in Langkampfen proudly received the "We are inclusive" accolade in Innsbruck: Human Resources Manager Heike Scheumann, employee Claudia Huber, disability representative Frank Kupfner and Head of the Social Ministry Service for Tyrol Angelika Alp-Hoskowetz (from left to right).

Your Contact for further questions

STIHL Tirol GmbH
Mag. Christian Dag
Hans Peter Stihl-Straße 5
A-6336 Langkampfen
Tel.: +43 (0) 5372 6972 267
E-Mail: christian.dag@stihl.at

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