Archer Guide Bars & Saw Chain – Manufacturing & Brand Information

Archer is a brand of guide bars, saw chain, and related accessories supplied through the outdoor power equipment trade. This page provides background on the Archer brand and explains how manufacturing origin information applies to Archer products supplied in Australia.

Archer Brand Background

The Archer brand was developed by PMD International, an Australian-based and Australian-owned company supplying aftermarket outdoor power equipment parts and accessories to multiple markets.

Archer products are positioned as a practical, cost-effective aftermarket option across a wide range of chainsaw applications, with specifications aligned to common bar mounts, chain pitches, gauges, and cutter profiles.

In Australia, Archer products are distributed through JAK Max, a wholesale supplier to the outdoor power equipment trade. JAK Max manages local distribution and stockholding for Archer products supplied to the Australian market.

Brand Name and Country of Manufacture

References to Australia in brand names, logos, or distribution context relate to the origin and ownership of the brand and its local market presence. They do not, by themselves, indicate country of manufacture unless that is also expressly stated on the product or its packaging.

Country of Manufacture

Archer guide bars and saw chain currently supplied to the Australian market are manufactured in China, as stated on the product packaging and disclosed on individual product listings.

Where country of origin is stated on the product or its packaging, that marking should be relied upon as the correct indication of manufacturing origin for that item.

Manufacturing variation

Manufacturing location may vary by product type, production period, batch, and destination market. If manufacturing origin changes in the future, updated information will be reflected on the relevant product listings.

How We Present Origin on This Store

We disclose country of manufacture on individual product pages to help ensure clarity and transparency. If you have questions about the origin of a specific Archer product, please contact us with the part number or SKU prior to purchase.

Summary

  • Archer is an aftermarket brand developed by an Australian-owned company
  • Archer products are distributed in Australia through the outdoor power equipment trade
  • Archer guide bars and saw chain supplied in Australia are manufactured in China
  • Australian branding reflects brand origin and ownership, not manufacturing location
  • Country of manufacture is disclosed on product packaging and individual product listings

Note: This information is provided for transparency and to support compliance with Australian Consumer Law. Manufacturing origin applies only as stated on the product, its packaging, or the relevant product listing.

updated: 23/01/2026