Poulan

Poulan is a brand name of the Swedish conglomerate Electrolux. It was originally an independent American company, founded as Poulan Saw Co. in 1946 by chainsaw pioneer Claude Poulan. The company merged with Weed Eater in the 1970s, and was purchased by Electrolux several years later. The Poulan brand name is used primarily for outdoor power equipment, such as chainsaws and leaf blowers, that is aimed at the mid-level consumer market. As Electrolux also owns the professional grade brand Husqvarna, the two brands often share technologies.