| 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. |