History
| 1879 | The company GROSS + FROELICH (known in North America as GROSS STABIL) was founded over 125 years ago and is known worldwide for production of CASTERS having the highest quality and design. Our company which is family owned and in the fourth generation takes pride in our development work and effort to attain perfection resulting in customer loyalty. | |
| 1985 | GROSS STABIL USA opened its location in Coldwater, Michigan to service the North American furniture markets | |
| 1995 | German and USA facilities received ISO 9001. | |
| 1997 | Due to success and growth, a new manufacturing facility was built in Weil der Stadt, Germany where production of GROSS STABIL casters is done today | |
| 2001 | GROSS STABIL USA moved into a new 70,000 sq. ft. building due to growth in the North American market. Our GROSS STABIL strengths continue to be; latest designs in the highest quality of casters, next day shipments, prompt customer service and in-house test facilities. | |
| 2003 | Received ISO 9001:2000 certifications USA and German facilities. | |
| 2005 | With our main concentration being twin-wheel casters, GROSS STABIL Corporation also specializes in other components including; aluminium and nylon chair bases, footrings, covercans, chair mechanisms and a large line of single-wheel casters. These offerings now bring GROSS STABIL products to markets in addition to office furniture; the Healthcare, Medical, Laboratory, Store fixture, Educational, Industrial and Residential markets. | |
| 2007 | Introduction of the new high tech caster "MOVE" also offered with rc-system® ("Roll Control"). | |
| 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. |
What makes GROSS STABIL able to obtain good results? It is our technical knowledge, our experience, meeting our customer demands along with, our enthusiasm for our work. These facts are the secret of our success. It is part of the GROSS STABIL philosophy to consolidate what has been achieved and to improve what already exists.
In over one hundred twenty-five years we have learned to look to the future, to be ready for further expansion by listening to our customers needs and, to keep an eye open for new opportunities and new technologies.
