The Poulan Micro XXV (top) is the standard of the casual user market today and is one of the main rea- sons for Poulan’s phenomenal growth in the 1970’s. Poulan is con- tinuing its innovative tradition in the 1980’s with the introduction of the Model 3400 (bottom) which offers many of the features of a pro- fessional saw at a greatly reduced cost. Over 96,000 man hours and millions were invested in the devel- opment of this saw
where the new Micro XXV models are now made. The Plant was the company’s first operation outside of Shreveport’s. It has now been expanded to over 200,000 square feet.
In 1978, Poulan introduced a new line of grass and weed trimmers, further expanding its product line. The market for such gardening equipment had mush- roomed in a very short time, and as with all of Poulan’s history, the company is moving to a leadership position in the field as well.
In 1978, the company opened its first plant in Canada. Located in Markham, Ontario, this plant made it possible for Poulan to meet the growing demand in Canada. Poulan’s expansion has extended worldwide with the opening of Poulan’s first European sales office and warehouse in Bussels, Belgium. Poulan chain saws and accessories are now sold in every
major market in the world.
Because of Poulan’s innovative engi- neering and aggressive marketing, it is one of the largest chain saw manufacturers in the world and has experienced the greatest
growth of any chain saw manufacturer Theover theFuturepast 10 years.