Businesses longevity and success. Congratulations to Deere & Company ... are they the oldest company you deal with? Not if you use Husqvarna products! Husqvarna...............323 Years!!...Founded in 1689 John Deere..............175 Years.....Founded in 1837 Bosch...................126 Years.....Founded in 1886 Kubota..................122 Years.....Founded in 1890 Briggs & Stratton.......104 Years.....Founded in 1908 Toro Company............98 Years......Founded in 1914 Milwaukee Tools.........88 Years......Founded in 1924 STIHL...................86 Years......Founded in 1926 General Wire Spring Co..82 Years......Founded in 1930 Electric Eel............73 Years......Founded in 1939 Hilti...................71 Years......Founded in 1941 Bobcat..................65 Years......Founded in 1947 Honda...................64 Years......Founded in 1948 Vermeer.................64 Years......Founded in 1948 Ditch Witch.............65 Years......Founded in 1949 BOMAG...................55 Years......Founded in 1957