For almost 20 years, Mantis have produced garden machines for professional and hobby gardeners worldwide. In 1984 Little Wonder, the American manufacturer of professional garden machines had the idea to produce an innovative product for the home gardener and immediately the first product, the Mantis Tiller/Cultivator, became an instant success. The Mantis name was chosen because of the tiller's resemblance to the side profile of the praying Mantis insect. After 6 successful years in the USA, the decision was taken to make a corporate jump into the European market. Over 1 million owners worldwide now enjoy easier gardening with the Mantis gardening system. The Swiss company Mantis GmbH, established in 1996, is representative of the Mantis- group in Europe. From its headquarters in Glattbrugg-Zurich / Switzerland, it coordinates the groups European activities. Through its network of subsidiary companies and approved distribution partners, the Mantis range of products is promoted to the consumer in different ways and the group has exclusive mail order distribution sales rights for Mantis throughout Europe. The Mantis name stands for quality, innovation and versatile competence in its garden machinery range.