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About AL-KO Garden + Hobby

Founded in 1931 by Alois Kober, AL-KO has become a global player over the last 75 years comprising of more than 40 businesses in 30 countries. The AL-KO Group today employs over 4,000 people worldwide covering three business divisions – Vehicle Technology, Garden + Hobby, and Air Technology. All AL-KO employees take great pride in the quality products they manufacture. AL-KO designs and develops innovative products renowned for their ease of use, powerful technology, attractive design and outstanding performance and dynamics.

AL-KO uses very modern production techniques and machinery in all their factories. AL-KO manufacture high quality products that are designed to exceed the expectations of their customers. All Garden + Hobby products are supplied with a two-year homeowner warranty. Customer satisfaction is the primary aim, and AL-KO strives to cultivate long-life relationships with all their customers, and is proud of the fact that many customers have purchased AL-KO products before. Within the UK, AL-KO has over 150 dealers who provide sales and after-sales service for the comprehensive range of products. For your nearest dealer visit www.al-kogarden.co.uk.

Brief History of AL-KO Garden + Hobby

1931 As a 23-year old locksmith Alois Kober becomes self-employed and establishes his company in Grosskoetz, Germany.

	1965 AL-KO manufacturing factory is established in Obdach, Austria. Obdach now produces most of the AL-KO Garden products.
	1966 The first production of a four wheeled petrol lawn mower is developed and produced.
	1981 Production of the first ride-on lawnmower commences with unique collection facility.

1983 Production of the first electric powered garden shredder commences.                           1995 AL-KO takes over European lawnmower manufacturers Ginge and Sigma.       1998 AL-KO introduces new concept vacuum rear collect garden tractor.                            2002 Rochford Garden Machinery appointed Sole UK distributor for AL-KO Garden + Hobby products.  2005 AL-KO introduce the world's first steering lawnmower, the vario.    2007 AL-KO Introduces the 4 in 1 concept high wheel petrol lawnmower.