The plant is currently employing 135 people.
“The new plant in Oradea expands our global network and consolidates STIHL’s position on the segment of battery-powered equipment that is expanding in full gear (…),” said Dr Nikolas Stihl, chairman of the Advisory Board and Supervisory Board of Stihl.
This is an essential investment, which will ensure the group’s long-term competitiveness in Europe, he added.
Construction began in March 2024, and the plant will gradually increase its production capacity and reach 1 million battery packs by 2026. By 2028, production is estimated to reach 1.8 million battery packs and 1.7 million pieces of battery-powered equipment.
(English version by Loredana Fratila-Cristescu)