History

1879   Company founded as a malleable cast iron foundry
1881   Company moved from central Stuttgart to Heslach
1885   New development of quick acting malleable cast iron screw clamps
1920   The global economic crisis leads to increased investments in rationalisation
1920   Wheel and fixed casters are made from cast iron
1960   Caster production starts; own plastics spray plant
1965   Company specializes in chromed ball and furniture casters
1985   GROSS STABIL CORPORATION / USA is founded
1995   ISO 9001 certification in USA and Germany
1997   Moved to Weil der Stadt
2000   Increased flexibility with the new ERP system ABAS-ERP
2001   Moved into new premises in Coldwater / Michigan, USA
2003   ISO 9001 - 2000 certification in USA and Germany
2005  

Concentration on main business of casters

Marketing rights to GROSS STABIL clamps granted to GROSS STABIL TOOL GmbH with effect from 01.01.2005

2007   Implementation of a new production line (assembly line)
2007   For its innovative caster program MOVE Gross+Froelich is awarded with the Interzum Design Award intelligent material and design
2007   Introducing the environmental management system DIN EN ISO 14001:2005 emphasizes the ecological corporate policy of Gross + Froelich.
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