In mid-December, STIHL, a world-leading manufacturer of garden machinery and power tools, signed an agreement with SIP to establish its global electric machinery R&D center in the industrial park. The center will focus on automated robotic mowers and new energy tools.

This strategic move marks a crucial step for STIHL in expanding its innovation footprint in China and will infuse strong momentum into SIP’s high-end manufacturing sector.

Founded in 1926 and headquartered in Waiblingen, Germany, STIHL operates in over 160 countries and regions, with around 20,000 employees globally.

The new R&D center aims to overcome challenges such as precise positioning, smart decision-making and obstacle avoidance in complex garden environments by virtue of AI and other advanced technologies. It is scheduled to come into operation in the second quarter of 2026.

December 31, 2025