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Armstrong Implements: Focusing on the Rural Lifestyle Market

March 6, 2015

Bob Talaga of Armstrong Implements, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, talks about the strengths of his family-owned dealership.

Unprecedented Growth Leads to Second Pacific Stihl Expansion in Five Years

January 26, 2015 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Pacific Stihl, a division of Stihl Inc., announces its second expansion in five years, thanks to the unprecedented growth of Stihl dealers in its territory.

STIHL Unveils Its First Lithium-Ion Pole Pruner

October 23, 2014 | Posted in Product Innovations

STIHL introduces the STIHL HTA 85 extended reach pole pruner, expanding the family of STIHL Lithium-Ion Battery cordless battery-powered products. Telescoping to 12 feet to make easy work of tree-trimming tasks, the HTA 85 runs on the same advanced interchangeable 36-volt rechargeable battery system as other STIHL Lithium-Ion tools. With no engine or filter to maintain and no fuel or engine oil needed, this pole pruner helps save time and money.

First STIHL Lithium-Ion Powered Adjustable Telescopic Hedge Trimmer

October 23, 2014 | Posted in Product Innovations

The HLA 85 STIHL Lithium-Ion, extended-reach hedge trimmer - equipped with an adjustable telescopic shaft (up to 10.5 feet) - makes easy work of cutting high bushes and hard-to-reach places near the ground. A durable 20-inch STIHL blade, ground on both sides, gives professional performance and the ability to cut precisely. The battery-powered trimmer produces low noise and low vibrations, making for a quieter work environment and offering comfortable operation.

STIHL BT 130 Earth Auger

August 11, 2014 | Posted in Product Innovations

The new STIHL BT 130 earth auger bores quickly and powerfully into the ground, thanks to its fuel-efficient 4-MIX engine. Equally as impressive are its vibration-dampening frame, multi-function handle, large comfort cushion and the unique QuickStop drill brake, all of which boost user comfort and make the tool easy to operate. The BT 130 is the ideal tool for effectively drilling holes for fence posts, plants and point foundations.

Stihl Chain Saws Thrive Outside the Big Box

April 25, 2014 | Posted in Dealership Marketing

Source: Bloomberg Businessweek

When he bought Speed's Power Equipment in 1991, Sam Wilson felt the thrill of owning a small business wear off quickly. Amid a recession, his 15 employees struggled to sell pretty much any available brand of power tool in his shop about a mile south of downtown Salt Lake City. Then Home Depot (HD) opened eight blocks away. Wilson, now 51, was ready for a strategic Hail Mary.

Bill May Boost Stihl: Sales-Tax-Free Chain Saws

January 28, 2013 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Source: The Virginian-Pilot

SB766 would add chain saws to the list of items eligible for purchase during Virginia's sales tax "holiday" for hurricane preparedness in May, when consumers can buy flashlights and duct tape without paying the state's 5% tax.

STIHL iCademy Set to Reach One Million Tests Taken

November 5, 2012 | Posted in Manufacturer News

The award-winning STIHL iCademy Web-based learning program, which provides customized training for all registered STIHL dealer owners and their employees, is closing in on its one millionth test recorded. To celebrate this milestone, the company is presenting the STIHL iCademy Challenge "Train2Gain" Sweepstakes for STIHL dealers.

STIHL Brings Back Dealer Days

April 25, 2012 | Posted in Event Coverage

TIHL Inc. brings back the largest, most comprehensive national sales event in its history with STIHL Dealer Days, which launched nationwide April 23.

2011 STIHL Tour des Trees Raises More Than $460,000

October 12, 2011 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

Sixty-five cyclists from across North America took to Virginia's scenic byways last week for the 2011 STIHL Tour des Trees to benefit the TREE Fund, America's largest fundraiser for tree research.

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RhinoAG Production Tour to Mark 90 years

Lessiter Media editors visited RhinoAG in Gibson City, IL to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the production processes and attention to detail that have contributed to their longevity as they celebrate their 90th anniversary in 2024.

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Stihl Inc

Virginia Beach-based STIHL Inc., produces a full line of high-quality, handheld outdoor power equipment including blowers, trimmers, brushcutters, and multi-task tools, as well as the number one selling brand of chainsaws worldwide. STIHL Inc. manufactures over 260 model variations of handheld outdoor power equipment for sale in the U.S. and around the world.