i was ready to go tool shopping and splurge...American HQ for german owned Stihl brand is in va.beach.

they have expanded their facility in va. beach and many new products for sale or in development. a huge letdown when saw on the packages... made in china, vietnam, and other countries i cannot even pronounce!! thinking i will stick with my favorite Ridgid brand tools after all. not sure about the life\quality of the brands carried by harbor freight