Virginia Beach, VA -The American Brands Council has recognized STIHL as one of America's greatest brands. The iconic outdoor power equipment manufacturer will be featured in the 2009 edition of America's Greatest Brands, a hard-cover coffee table book recognizing some of the strongest and most trusted business brands in the United States.

Currently in its seventh edition, America's Greatest Brands features leading companies from a brand marketing perspective. The book explores the history behind the top brands and highlights their innovations and accomplishments. America's Greatest Brands offers insight from the highly respected marketing and communication professionals that comprise the American Brands Council.

Each company is featured in a two-page spread. Among brands recognized in this year’s book include Campbell's Soup, the National Football League (NFL) and Xerox.

"We are honored to receive this recognition from the American Brands Council," said Peter Burton, vice president of sales and marketing at STIHL Inc. "The entire STIHL team - from employees and our 12 U.S. distributors to our hardworking servicing dealers - is dedicated to the success of the STIHL brand, and it is thanks to their commitment to excellence that the brand continues to be one of the leaders in the industry."

America's Greatest Brands is currently available in major bookstores nationwide or online at www.americasgreatestbrands.com. More information about STIHL Inc. is available at www.stihl.com.