Who would value Stihl GB being on LJN ?

Following on from Phil's thread, but keeping this as a separate subject :

A lot of us use Stihl equipment in our various roles in the landscaping world and a few of us feel that Stihl are missing out on connecting with their professional customers - ie you and me.

Phil has tried to engage with Stihl but appear to be stonewalled (Stihl - feel free to correct me if I am wrong.....).

As Etesia rose to my challenge to join LJN, how about a concerted effort by LJN members to entice Stihl to participate ?

Perhaps the power to get Stihl to join lies with us - the LJN members and end-users of their products ?

With the right contact/email details a large number of Stihl end users/LJN members could email and provide an "open" invite for Stihl to join us here on LJN.

Any responses or lack or response could then be posted for all to see on LJN and all on the WWW (including Stihl's HQ).

Having just spent a bomb on new Stihl kit and machinery repairs I think I, like many others, deserve to see Stihl here on LJN.....

Now...where is Stihl UK's Managing Director's Email address .......:-) Ah, found it, here you go :-)

I'm told these are valid :

Robin Lennie - MD @ Stihl UK - Robin .Lennie@stihl.co.uk

Sean Larter-Conway - Marketing Manager of Stihl UK - sean.larter_conway@stihl.co.uk <<<Does not appear to be valid - awaiting confirmation>>>

So, who's up for some 'people' power ...?

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Jason Felstead February 10, 2011 at 3:59pm

I agree that Stihl should be part of the LJN network, especially as the main bulk of us use there equipment, it would be useful for stihl as they could get first hand feed back on there products that they sell to us.
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Gary RK February 10, 2011 at 4:00pm

I have just emailed the above two members of Stihl GB, suggesting they come and review this Thread and other associated topics.

This could be very valuable way of Stihl GB engaging with their small business customers, rather than leave it to their Dealer Network - who sometimes do not value the hand that feeds them (and Stihl).

Please feel free to also email....
Graeme @ BGS February 10, 2011 at 4:03pm

I have forwarded my Email to Sean. Let's see if their span filter spots it :-)
Graeme @ BGS February 10, 2011 at 4:07pm

Email to Sean just got bounced!
Richard@www.seasons-garden.co.uk February 10, 2011 at 4:10pm

100% like to see Stihl on here
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Gary RK February 10, 2011 at 4:14pm

Their email addresses are also in the public domain.

Should they feel any resentment, then that itself says more about Stihl than anything anyone could ever write and the phrase -shooting ones self in the foot - comes to mind,,,,,,

However, I am sure this would not be the case and Stihl would welcome the chance to participate on LJN......

colin said:

would this cause a big resentment towards yourself from stihl for posting their emails ? change your name to get a dealer to let you in the door lol
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Gary RK February 10, 2011 at 4:15pm

Ok will check and come back asap.

100% confident on MD's address.

Graeme @ BGS said:

Email to Sean just got bounced!
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Phil Voice February 10, 2011 at 4:19pm

I've sent an invite too
Graeme @ BGS February 10, 2011 at 4:30pm

JUst set up a new group for

STIHL Equipment Users Plus Viking

Just waiting on Phil to approve it.

I am sure Stihl "search" the web for activity on their brand and may just help plus be a great place to discuss all things Stihl
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Gary RK February 10, 2011 at 4:34pm

Graeme/Phil - I've just done the same - in that I've set up a group as a result of this thread - can you merge them and allow free access to join ?

Graeme @ BGS said:
JUst set up a new group for
STIHL Equipment Users Plus Viking

Just waiting on Phil to approve it.

I am sure Stihl "search" the web for activity on their brand and may just help plus be a great place to discuss all things Stihl