Stihl was able to increase the share of sales from battery-operated tools to 24% — up from 20% in the previous year

The international manufacturing network, which features production operations spread across seven countries on four continents, is expanding to include another key location in Europe.

Bjorling joins Stihl from Trek Bicycle Corporation in Waterloo, Wis., where he spent over 18 years in various marketing leadership positions, including serving as the director of brand marketing.