CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Husqvarna Group in North America announced a price increase for the 2012 model year of walk-behind mowers across its family of brands; including Weed Eater®, Poulan®, Poulan Pro® and Husqvarna® brands. Husqvarna estimates the impact on the Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price to be on average a 15% increase.
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"This decision is driven by new regulatory requirements for greener emission standards as well as commodity price increases," noted Michael Jones, President - North and Latin American.
Husqvarna manufactures its walk-behind lawn mowers in McRae, Georgia.
About Husqvarna
The Husqvarna Group is the world's largest producer of outdoor power products including chainsaws, trimmers, lawn mowers and garden tractors. The Group is also the European leader in consumer watering products and one of the world leaders in cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. The product offering includes products for both consumers and professional users. The Group's products are sold via dealers and retailers in more than 100 countries. Net sales in 2010 amounted to SEK 32 billion, and the average number of employees was approximately 15,000.
SOURCE The Husqvarna Group
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