History
Family run for four generations
Key Historical Data
1898
Founded by Wilhelm Stolle in Euskirchen
1921
Move to Bonn Bad Godesberg
1950
Dismantled
1951
Rebuilt with new machinery for the machining of cast parts
1956
Wilhelm Stolle dies; his sons Walter and Franz Stolle take over the company
1960
The third generation joins the company management with Ingo and Albert Stolle
1975
Founding of Stolle Nederland B.V. in Baarlo, Netherlands
1990
Walter Stolle dies; cousins Wolfgang and Martin Stolle join the company
1992
Begin of production in accordance with DIN ISO 9001
1996
Procurement of the first CNC-controlled milling machine
1997
Takeover of the Rübenach company in Bonn-Beuel, production capacity trebled
2000
Expansion of the range of performances to become a system supplier
2005
Build-up of a logistics centre
today
Stolle is one of the European market leaders in the field of cast iron plates
Portrait Wilhelm Stolle
We are a family managed company in the fourth generation with over 110 years of tradition. Founded in 1898 by Wilhelm Stolle in Euskirchen, Wilh. Stolle GmbH has a leading position today in the European market for cast iron plates.
Our long years of experience with iron casting and machining, our responsibility as a tradition-steeped company and our conviction to quality and process security make us a reliable partner for customers, suppliers and employees alike.
“Achieve a lot with courage and strength”
The history of the company is closely linked with the development of German industry in the last century.
It is marked by the setbacks caused by world wars and economic crises, as well as the determination and enterprise with which product quality and supply capacity were constantly further developed.
“Achieve a lot with courage and strength” – this motto from company founder Wilhelm Stolle has accompanied the business through many difficult as well as successful years, and it characterizes our philosophy to this day.
