STIHL $100,000 Product Giveaway Launches National Sales Event

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- STIHL Inc. today announced its nationwide product sweepstakes that will give away more than $100,000 in handheld outdoor power equipment. The sweepstakes is part of the largest national sales event in STIHL history–STIHL Dealer Days*, being held now through June 2.

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One hundred lucky winners, two from each state, will receive a STIHL certificate good for $1,000 toward the purchase of STIHL equipment and accessories, and is redeemable at any participating STIHL dealer. Contest ends June 2, 2013. Complete sweepstake details are available at www.stihldealers.com.

STIHL Dealer Days is the best time for homeowners to visit their local STIHL dealer.   Across the country, STIHL dealers will feature value-priced products designed to help homeowners keep lawns and gardens beautiful, including:

• STIHL BG 55 handheld blower: $149.95 MSRP
• STIHL FS 40 C-E string trimmer: $169.95 MSRP
• STIHL MS 170 chain saw: $179.95 MSRP (16" bar and chain*)

And customers can feel confident that they will be getting the expert advice to help them make the right equipment selections and service after the sale.

The best time to buy STIHL products is now. Check out STIHL Dealer Days at your local STIHL dealer. For more information, visit www.stihldealers.com.

STIHL Dealer Days at participating dealers only. Specials and additional promotions vary by location. Complete details on STIHL $100,000 product giveaway at STIHLDealers.com.

*The actual listed guide bar length can vary from the effective cutting length depending upon which powerhead it is installed.

About STIHL Inc.
STIHL Inc. manufactures the number one selling brand of gasoline-powered handheld outdoor power equipment in America,* as well as the number one selling brand of chain saws in the world. STIHL products are sold through servicing power equipment retailers from coast to coast – not mass merchants. Located in Virginia Beach, Va., STIHL Inc., the headquarters for U.S. operations for the worldwide STIHL Group, exports to over 90 countries around the world; and the majority of STIHL products sold in America are also built in America.* STIHL products sold through U.S. STIHL dealers are for distribution in the United States only. For more information or for the name of a local STIHL retailer, call toll free 1-800-GO STIHL (1-800-467-8445), visit stihlusa.com or text your zip code to 78445.

*A majority of STIHL products are built in the United States from domestic and foreign parts and components. "Number one selling brand" is based on syndicated Irwin Broh Research as well as independent consumer research of 2009-2012 U.S. sales and market share data for the gasoline-powered handheld outdoor power equipment category combined sales to consumers and commercial landscapers.

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