STIHL PROMOTES CHRISTIAN KOESTLER TO MANAGER, MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

Date: September 2004
Release Date: IMMEDIATELY

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – STIHL Incorporated, the Virginia Beach manufacturer of chain saws and outdoor power equipment, has announced the promotion of Christian Koestler from manager of special projects to manager of manufacturing engineering. In his new position, Koestler will oversee the engineering team and manufacturing functions for the 1,200-employee facility.

Koestler joined STIHL in 2000 as a project engineer and most recently served as manager of special projects where he developed a comprehensive automation strategy by organizing a new department, managing capital budgets and supervising automation engineers.

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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