STIHL INC. WELCOMES U.S. COMMERCE SECRETARY GUTIERREZ
AND CONGRESSWOMAN DRAKE
MANUFACTURER RECOGNIZED FOR SUCCESS IN U.S. ECONOMY
Release Date: August 2006
Press Contacts:
Anita Gambill (757) 486-9151 or
Terry Kelley (757) 340-7425
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STIHL Incorporated
(757) 486-9100
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - U.S. Commerce Secretary
Carlos M. Gutierrez and U.S. Congresswoman Thelma
Drake recently visited outdoor power
equipment manufacturer STIHL Incorporated. The Secretary
used the opportunity to underscore the strength of
the U.S. economy.
During the visit, the Secretary and Congresswoman toured
the facility, observing plant operations and the latest technological
advancements taking place at STIHL, as well as meeting STIHL
employees on the manufacturing floor. The Secretary also took
time to talk with the press and highlighted the July Employment
Report released that morning, which showed 113,000 jobs had
been created and the unemployment rate at 4.8 percent, near
its lowest level since July 2001 and below the average of
each of the past three decades. STIHL Inc. recently embarked
on a $78 million expansion of its facilities and is itself
in the process of adding approximately 400 jobs by 2007.
"That STIHL continues to grow is good news for our
national economy and small businesses in particular. STIHL's
products supply small businesses throughout our nation. When
STIHL performs well it means that small businesses across
our nation are continuing to grow and create new jobs,”
stated Drake.
Fred Whyte , president of STIHL Inc., said that the company
was pleased to be supporting the local and national economies
through the addition of jobs.
Gutierrez also underscored the importance of open markets
for trade that create jobs and opportunity at home and abroad,
using STIHL as an example of success in this area. STIHL Inc.
manufactures a full line of outdoor power equipment for the
U.S. and exports to over 80 countries.
"It's a great example of what makes our economy
work and why we're so strong compared to the rest of
the world,” Gutierrez said. "This is what it's
all about –we bring foreign investment because we're
a good place to do business. It is innovative businesses and
skilled workers like STIHL Incorporated's that keep
our economy the envy of the industrialized world.”
About STIHL Inc.
STIHL Inc. manufactures the world’s largest selling brand of chain saws and produces a full line of powerful, lightweight, and versatile handheld outdoor power equipment for homeowners and professional users. STIHL products are sold through servicing power equipment retailers from coast to coast— not mass merchants. For more information or for the name of the closest STIHL retailer call toll free 1-800-GO STIHL (1-800-467-8445) or visit the STIHL Web site at www.stihlusa.com.
For information on job opportunities with STIHL Inc., please go to www.stihlcareers.com. STIHL is an EEO and drug-free work environment.
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