STIHL develops, manufactures and distributes motorized equipment for forestry, gardening and landscaping, as well as the construction industry. The company was founded in 1926 and has been the global market leader in chainsaws since 1971.
For decades, STIHL has needed labels for its wide range of equipment and applications that are not only extremely weather and UV-resistant, but also remain colorfast, adhere to challenging surfaces, and permanently withstand sometimes extreme environmental conditions. Especially for outdoor equipment that is exposed daily to heavy stress from sun, rain, dirt, chemicals, and temperature fluctuations, the label must remain reliably readable and durable for many years. Additionally, the labels must comply with strict standards and international approval requirements – particularly with regard to UL certifications.
Since 1979, Etikettendruck Förster has worked closely with STIHL’s purchasing, technology, product identification, and standards management departments. In numerous projects, accompanied by mutual visits – including from international locations such as the USA – label solutions with consistent quality have been jointly realized. The supplied labels have been defying the harshest environmental conditions for decades – even under constant stress, they maintain their adhesion, color fastness, and readability. Förster is also reliable for short-term requirements: deliveries were always quick and dependable – even during global supply chain problems, supply remained guaranteed at all times through forward-looking planning and material procurement. Today, the labels are in use worldwide at STIHL – reliable, robust, and long-lasting.
"The collaboration with Etikettendruck Förster has been characterized by great trust, professional expertise, and an exceptionally positive, human foundation over all these years. The close coordination with purchasing, technology, and approval departments has significantly contributed to the success of many projects. Particularly the consistently high quality – even in extreme environmental conditions and years of outdoor use – has given us the necessary security for decades. We value the reliable, committed cooperation – it stands for continuity, quality, and mutual trust."
