Wahl 

Wahl first began in 1919 when Leo J. Wahl got patents on his newly developed electromagnetic hair clipper and began 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. 

By the end of 1920 thousands of clippers had been manufactured and sold to barbers all over the United States. In 1921, Leo purchased 100% of the Wahl Manufacturing Company and renamed and incorporated the business as the Wahl Clipper Cooperation. The business rapidly grew. 

In 1996 Wahl acquired a German company, Moser Elektrogerate GmbH, which was a leading global manufacturer of products similar to Wahl including hair clippers, massagers, shavers and pet trimmers. 

The company has continued as the international industry leader in the manufacturing of products for the professional beauty and barber salon trade, personal consumer care and animal grooming. Wahl products are available in over 165 countries worldwide.