STIHL USA Press Officehttp://www.stihlusa.com/pressofficeThe latest press releases regarding Stihl Products and Events.Copyright 2012 stihlusa.com. All rights reserved.NEW! - STIHL Announces 2012 STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS® Series Pro Competitors, Dates and Locationshttp://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/jan12_2012SeasonAnnouncement.aspx1 2012NEW! - What to Do This Winter in Your Garden <br /> <em>Outdoor Living Expert P. Allen Smith provides a checklist for winter work</em> http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/december11_wintertips_pas.aspx12 2011NEW! - STIHL Inc. Announces Manufacturing Expansion <br /> <em>Expansion creates 52 new jobs in Virginia Beach headquarters   </em> http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/december11_expansion_stihl.aspx12 2011NEW! - How To Choose A Christmas Tree <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"> <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /?> <o:p> </o:p> </p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: NO-BOK;" lang="NO-BOK">Tips from expert arborist Mark Chisholm</span> </i> </p> http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/December11_ChristmasTreeTips.aspx12 2011NEW! - STIHL Announces ESPN2 Air Dates of the 2011 STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS® Series Professional Season <i> <font face="Arial" size="2">The nation's premier lumberjack competition airs on ESPN2 Dec. 11-24</font> </i> <br /> http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/november2011_2011ESPN2Airings.aspx11 2011NEW! - THE STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS® SERIES LOSES EXCEPTIONAL ATHLETE, DAVID BOLSTADhttp://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/november11_bolstad_sts.aspx11 2011NEW! - Scott Tilley of STIHL Inc. Appointed to the Manufacturing Development Commission of Virginiahttp://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/november_tilley_board.aspx11 2011NEW! - Future of the Green Industry Assembles at 2011 National FFA Convention <br /> <em>Students earn real world experience in the Nursery and Landscape Career Development Event </em> http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/november11_ffa_events.aspx11 2011NEW! - STIHL BGA 85 Blower Chosen as a This Old House Magazine’s Top Product <em>Blower boasts innovative </em>STIHL<em> Lithium-Ion battery technology</em>http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/november11_bga_tohtop100.aspx11 2011NEW! - Environmentally Responsible STIHL BGA 85 Blower Delivers Power and Zero Emissions <em>Commercial grade handheld blower boasts innovative </em>STIHL<em> Lithium-Ion battery technology</em>http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/november11_bga85_blowers.aspx11 2011NEW! - New Health and Wellness Center Opens at STIHL Inc. <em>Center will serve company’s 2,000 employees</em> http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/november11_healthcenter_corporate.aspx11 2011NEW! - Virginia Manufacturers Association Visits STIHL during Manufacturing Appreciation Week <br /> <em> Several state and local officials toured </em> STIHL Inc. <em>to see the latest in manufacturing technology  </em>http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/november_vma_corporate.aspx11 2011NEW! - STIHL Inc. Earns Dealers’ Choice Award at GIE+EXPO for Lithium-Ion Chain Saw <br /> <em>Power Equipment Trade readers honor new </em>STIHL<em> MSA 160 C-BQ </em>http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/october11_stihl_petdealers.aspx10 2011NEW! - Mark Chisholm Named One of the “Most Influential People in the Green Industry” <br /> <em>Latest accomplishment for arborist marks storied career</em> http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/october11_markchisholm_mostinfluential.aspx10 2011NEW! - 2011 STIHL Tour des Trees Raises More Than $460,000 For TREE Fund <br /> <em>More than $5 million raised through America’s Largest Fundraiser for Trees</em> http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/october11_stdt_events.aspx10 2011NEW! - Number One Selling Chain Saw Brand Debuts Lithium-Ion, Battery-Powered Version <br />STIHL<em> MSA 160 C-BQ chain saw packed with power</em>http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/october11_msa160cbq_chainsaw.aspx10 2011NEW! - STIHL Introduces Its Top Arborist Saw for Tree Care Professionals <em>Reduced emissions, increased fuel efficiency and improved ergonomics on the </em>STIHL<em> MS 201</em><em>T</em>http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/october11_ms201t_chainsaw.aspx10 2011NEW! - Prepare Yourselves and Your Trees for Storms – Big or Small <em>Storm safety tips from arborist and </em>STIHL <em>spokesperson Mark Chisholm</em>http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/september_falltips_chisholm.aspx9 2011NEW! - STIHL Expands Employee Benefits with New Health Facility <br /> <em>New center to provide high quality health care and convenience, while lowering costs</em> http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/september_healthclinic_corporate.aspx9 2011NEW! - Fall Garden Tips for a Worry-Free WinterSTIHL<em> and Outdoor Living Expert P. Allen Smith offer advice for fall gardening</em>http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/september_falltips_pasmith.aspx9 2011NEW! - New Backpack Blower Makes Garden Cleanup a Breeze <br />STIHL<em> introduces the BR 200, ideal for big jobs around the home </em>http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/september2011_br200_blowers.aspx9 2011NEW! - New STIHL Chain Saw Packs the Power Pros Need to Get the Job Done <br />STIHL <em>MS 201 C-E boasts advanced technology for longer runtimes and reduced fuel consumption</em>http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/september11_ms201ce_chainsaw.aspx9 2011NEW! - New Professional Hedge Trimmer Powers through Tough TasksSTIHL <em>HS 56 C-E features a reduced-emission engine for lessened environmental impact</em>http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/september11_hs56ce_hedgetrimmer.aspx9 2011NEW! - New STIHL Hedge Trimmer Provides Premium Performance <br />STIHL<em> HS 46 C-E </em><b></b><em>reduces operator fatigue for users</em>http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/september11_hs46ce_hedgetrimmers.aspx9 2011NEW! - STIHL FS 100 RX Fuses Power and Performance In Lighter, Comfortable Designhttp://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/august11_fs100rx_trimmer.aspx8 2011NEW! - Karl Angler of STIHL Inc. Receives Virginia CFO Award from Virginia Business <em>Angler Named CFO of the Year in the Large Private Company Category</em> http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/august11_angleraward_corporate.aspx8 2011NEW! - New Backpack Blower Delivers Professional Power for LandownersSTIHL <em>introduces the BR 350, an ideal blower for tackling tough cleanup tasks</em>http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/july2011_br350_blower.aspx7 2011NEW! - New, Professional STIHL Backpack Blower Breezes through Tough Clearing JobsSTIHL<em> BR 430 blower provides fuel economy and operator comfort </em>http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/july2011_br430_blower.aspx7 2011NEW! - STIHL Inc. Hosts Cutting-Edge Manufacturing Camp for Students <em>Students manufacture clocks in competition for scholarships</em> http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/july_training_camp.aspx7 2011NEW! - Roger Phelps of STIHL Inc. Appointed to PLANET's Academic Excellence Foundation Boardhttp://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/july_planetaef_corporate.aspx7 2011NEW! - Mark Chisholm Wins 19th Straight Title at New Jersey Tree Climbing Competition <em>Arborist and </em>STIHL<em> spokesperson takes first place in three events</em>http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/june11_chisholm_njtcc.aspx6 2011NEW! - Roger Phelps of STIHL Inc. Appointed to National Hispanic Landscape Alliance Boardhttp://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/june11_rogerphelpsnhla_corporate.aspx6 2011NEW! - Save Time and Money with Environmentally Responsible Grass Trimmers <br />STIHL <em>introduces the FSA 65 and FSA 85 Lithium-Ion Trimmers</em>http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/june11_fsa_trimmer.aspx6 2011NEW! - Summer Tree Tips From World-renowned Tree Care Expert <br /> <em>International Tree Climbing Champion Mark Chisholm and </em>STIHL<em> Make Tree Care Easy </em>http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/june11_summertips_markchisholm.aspx6 2011NEW! - Summer Love for Your Lawn & Garden <br /> <em>Summer Tips from </em>STIHL<em> and Outdoor Living Expert P. Allen Smith </em>http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/june11_pas_summertips.aspx6 2011NEW! - STIHL Sponsors Home Safety Prep Show Presented by Popular Mechanicshttp://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/may11_popularmechanicshomesafetyprepshow_event.aspx5 2011NEW! - STIHL Expands Tree Care Industry Association Foundation Sponsorship <br /> <em>Increased sponsor dollars will be dedicated to support the School and Student Travel Fund</em> <b> </b> http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/may11_sponsorship_tcia.aspx5 2011NEW! - STIHL Inc. Joins Forces with City of Virginia Beach to Improve Local Park <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; tab-stops: right 6.0in" align="center"> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"> <span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Volunteers give back to community as part of PLANET Day of Service<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /?><o:p></o:p></span> </i> </p> http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/may11_planetdayofservice_events.aspx5 2011NEW! - Chain Saw Safety Tips For Safe Storm Cleanup <br /> <em>Preparation and Post Storm Cleanup Tips at LearnStormSafety.com and stihlusa.com</em> http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/april11_stormsafety_tips.aspx4 2011NEW! - STIHL Launches Largest National Sales Event in its HistorySTIHL<em> Dealer Days Kicks off April 25  </em>http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/april11_dealerdays_event.aspx4 2011NEW! - New, Fuel-Efficient STIHL Brushcutters are Ideal for Heavy Clearing Jobs <em>Versatile, rugged brushcutters for all-around professional applications  </em> http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/april11_fs360cefs460cem.aspx4 2011NEW! - STIHL and PLANET’s Academic Excellence Foundation Give Back to Deserving StudentsSTIHL <em>awards annual scholarship during 35<sup>th</sup> PLANET Student Career Days</em>http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/april11_pscd_aef.aspx4 2011NEW! - STIHL Inc. Promotes Michael Camp to Product Information Specialist Rolehttp://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/april11_mcamp_corporate.aspx4 2011NEW! - STIHL AG Announces Executive Board Changes <br /> <em>Executive Board chairman appointed for another term, other appointees from within the Group</em> http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/april11_stihlag_boardchanges.aspx4 2011NEW! - PLANET Student Career Days Hosts Next Generation of Green Industry Leaders <br /> <em>Students Compete in </em>STIHL<em> Sponsored Events at 35<sup>th</sup> Annual PLANET Student Career Days</em>http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/april11_pscd_postevent.aspx4 2011NEW! - Fuel-Efficient, Mid-Range MS 291 and MS 291 C-BEQ Are Rugged and Reliable <br />STIHL <em>MS 291 C-BEQ packed with features to help reduce user fatigue  </em>http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/march11_ms291_chainsaws.aspx3 2011NEW! - MS 441 C-M STIHL Magnum® Chain Saw Features an Engine Management System <em>Innovative </em>STIHL <em>M-Tronic</em><sup>TM </sup><em>system Intelligently Manages Operating Performance of the Engine</em>http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/march11_ms441_chainsaws.aspx3 2011NEW! - STIHL Doubles the Warranty Life on Qualifying Productshttp://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/march11_products_ultrawarranty.aspx3 2011NEW! - Get Your Garden in Shape for Spring with Expert Tips <!--StartFragment--> <br /> <em>Seasonal Advice from </em>STIHL<em> and Outdoor Living Expert P. Allen Smith </em><!--EndFragment-->http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/march11_pas_springtips.aspx3 2011NEW! - Spruce Up Your Trees This Spring with Advice from World-renowned, Certified Arborist <!--StartFragment--> <br /> <em>International Tree Climbing Champion Mark Chisholm and </em>STIHL<em> Make Tree Tips Easy </em><!--EndFragment-->http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/march11_springtips_markchisholm.aspx3 2011NEW! - MS 271 STIHL WOOD BOSS® Chain Saw Built for Tough Tasks http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/march11_ms271_chainsaws.aspx3 2011NEW! - STIHL Takes the Guesswork Out of Mixing Fuel with STIHL MotoMix™ <em>A high performance and environmentally responsible premixed fuel </em> http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/march11_motomix_products.aspx3 2011NEW! - STIHL Congratulates American Farm Bureau Federation WinnersSTIHL Inc. <em>continues eight year sponsorship with the AFBF</em><xml><w:worddocument><w:punctuationkerning><w:validateagainstschemas><w:ignoremixedcontent><br /></w:ignoremixedcontent><w:alwayss></w:alwayss></w:validateagainstschemas></w:punctuationkerning></w:worddocument></xml>http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/february11_afbf_events.aspx2 2011NEW! - STIHL Renews Title Sponsorship of America’s Largest Fundraiser for Tree Research&lt;!--[if gte mso 9]--&gt; <xml></xml><em>2011 </em>STIHL<em> Tour des Trees travels from Virginia Beach to Washington, D.C.</em>http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/february11_STdT_event.aspx2 2011NEW! - STIHL Inc. Promotes Kris Williams to Product Information Manager Rolehttp://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/february11_kriswilliams_corporate.aspx2 2011NEW! - STIHL Distributor Bryan Equipment Sells Five Millionth STIHL Producthttp://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/february11_bes_corporate.aspx2 2011NEW! - Scott Tilley of STIHL Inc. Appointed to the Virginia Manufacturers Association Board of Directors&lt;!--[if gte mso 9]--&gt; <xml> <w:worddocument><w:view></w:view><w:punctuationkerning><w:validateagainstschemas><w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext></w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext><w:compatibility><w:breakwrappedtables><w:snaptogridincell><w:wraptextwithpun></w:wraptextwithpun></w:snaptogridincell></w:breakwrappedtables></w:compatibility></w:validateagainstschemas></w:punctuationkerning></w:worddocument></xml>http://www.stihlusa.com/pressrelease/february11_vmaboard_scotttilley.aspx2 2011