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Professionals and home users have relied on our innovative clippers, trimmers and personal care products for an entire century. Learn More About Wahl LEARN OUR HISTORY -- This heading is hidden for variation 1 Professional Barbers & Hairdressers The place to go to find everything professional barbers and hairdressers use. Go to Wahl Pro Grooming at Home The place to go to find everything you need for grooming at home or on-the-go. Go to Wahl Home Products Professional Animal Grooming The place to go for everything that pros in the animal grooming industry use. Go to Wahl Animal Pet Grooming The place to go if you want to groom your pet at home. Go to Wahl Pet Upcoming Events Launch of Wahl 100 YR Documentary May 30th Mobile Grooming Tour Kickoff Chicago, IL, USA June 8th 10:00 AM CDT Wahl 100 Anniversary 5k Sterling, IL June 15th 8:00 AM CDT Easy DIY Haircuts Fade cut 2:26 Duration Buzz cut 1:26 Duration Side part 1:45 Duration Our History Our corporation has been the leader in professional and home grooming category since 1919, with the invention of the first practical electric hair clipper. Today, we have over 1,500 employees worldwide. We are proud to carry forward the tradition of innovation and superior customer service. Then Now 1911 Leo J. Wahl used an electromagnetic motor to make a medical massager for his uncle, J. Frank Wahl. After selling them to barbershops, he realized he could improve barber tools using this type of motor. Leo took over his uncle's business and began experimenting with a new electric hair clipper. Leo J. Wahl used an electromagnetic motor to make a medical massager for his uncle, J. Frank Wahl. After selling them to barbershops, he realized he could improve barber tools using this type of motor. Leo took over his uncle's business and began experimenting with a new electric hair clipper. 1919 In 1919, Leo J. Wahl got patents on his newly developed electromagnetic hair clipper and began manufacturing at the Wahl Manufacturing Company. The clipper was the first one of its kind with a practical drive motor in hand, rather than connected to a separate motor through a flexible shaft. In 1919, Leo J. Wahl got patents on his newly developed electromagnetic hair clipper and began manufacturing at the Wahl Manufacturing Company. The clipper was the first one of its kind with a practical drive motor in hand, rather than connected to a separate motor through a flexible shaft. 1920 By the end of 1920, his factory had manufactured and sold thousands of clippers to barbers all over the United States. He concentrated on working directly with barbers to improve efficiency and convenience with his hair clippers. By the end of 1920, his factory had manufactured and sold thousands of clippers to barbers all over the United States. He concentrated on working directly with barbers to improve efficiency and convenience with his hair clippers. 1921 After receiving a patent on his new hair clipper, on February 2, Leo J. Wahl purchased 100% of the Wahl Manufacturing Company stock and renamed and incorporated the business as the Wahl Clipper Corporation. Growth was rapid, financed from manufacturing earnings and patent royalties. After receiving a patent on his new hair clipper, on February 2, Leo J. Wahl purchased 100% of the Wahl Manufacturing Company stock and renamed and incorporated the business as the Wahl Clipper Corporation. Growth was rapid, financed from manufacturing earnings and patent royalties. 1935 Wahl created the Silent Giant, a big hair clipper that was much quieter than previous models without sacrificing quality for a good haircut. This change made conversation in the barbershop much easier. Wahl created the Silent Giant, a big hair clipper that was much quieter than previous models without sacrificing quality for a good haircut. This change made conversation in the barbershop much easier. 1940 The company installed plastic molding presses, allowing the company to produce almost every component at the Wahl plant. As a result, the professional barbers and beauticians product line expanded and Wahl produced the Silent Dryer, with production approaching 2,000 per day. The company installed plastic molding presses, allowing the company to produce almost every component at the Wahl plant. As a result, the professional barbers and beauticians product line expanded and Wahl produced the Silent Dryer, with production approaching 2,000 per day. 1946 Founded in 1946, Moser Elektrogerate GmbH, an international manufacturer, headquartered in Unterkirnach, Germany, eventually became recognized as a leading global manufacturer of products similar to Wahl, including hair clippers, massagers, shavers and pet trimmers. Wahl acquired the company in 1996 Founded in 1946, Moser Elektrogerate GmbH, an international manufacturer, headquartered in Unterkirnach, Germany, eventually became recognized as a leading global manufacturer of products similar to Wahl, including hair clippers, massagers, shavers and pet trimmers. Wahl acquired the company in 1996 1950 Wahl recognized a worldwide demand for barber clippers and began an export effort by building products in voltages and frequencies required for international use. In the early 1950s, Wahl opened a manufacturing facility in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Wahl recognized a worldwide demand for barber clippers and began an export effort by building products in voltages and frequencies required for international use. In the early 1950s, Wahl opened a manufacturing facility in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. 1957 Leo J. Wahl passed away on May 20, 1957. In his lifetime, he applied for over 100 patents on his various inventions. The company completed its move from 407 E. Third Street to a new, spacious plant on North Locust Street, in Sterling, Illinois, where the company resides today. Leo J. Wahl passed away on May 20, 1957. In his lifetime, he applie...