STIHLS JOHN KEELER GARNERS TWO TELLY AWARDS
Chain Saw Safety Video Recognized

Release Date: June 2006

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Anita Gambill (757) 486-9151 or
Terry Kelley (757) 340-7425
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STIHL Incorporated
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(Virginia Beach, Va.) John Keeler, national training manager for STIHL Inc, has received two Telly awards in the Safety Video, Non-Broadcast and “How To” Instruction, Non-Broadcast categories. His production of Chain Saw Safety, Maintenance and Operation won the Tellys.

The award honors excellence in non-broadcast video and television program categories. The Telly is one of the most sought-after awards by industry leaders, from large international firms to local production companies and ad agencies, according to the organizations Web site.

“We wanted a fresh look at the operation and safety of chain saws,” said Peter Burton, vice president of sales and marketing at STIHL Inc. “John produced an exceptional piece of work, and we thought it might be worthy of an award to have John receive two awards for this work is truly outstanding.”

Keelers hour-long program is broken into four segments allowing the viewer to scan and target the information needed. Keeler wrote, produced and directed the DVD presentation that has sold thousands through STIHL dealers and STIHL Inc.s Web site. The cost of the DVD is five dollars.

“Our aim was to keep the cost low, so we could get the DVD in front of as many users as possible,” said Keeler. The project took a year to produce, according to Keeler who edited the program at STIHLs Virginia Beach facility.

The DVD can be purchased for five dollars, plus shipping, by visiting the Information section.

About the Telly Awards

The Telly Awards honor outstanding local, regional, and cable television commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions.

Since 1978, the mission of the award program has been to strengthen the visual arts community by inspiring, promoting, and supporting creativity. The 26th Annual Telly Awards received over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and five continents.

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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