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Quality is Stäubli's mission
and driving force since 1892
Since 1892 the Stäubli Group has expanded both technologically and geographically. As early as 1909 Stäubli has set up its first manufacturing site in France, followed by further expansions to European countries, the Americas, Japan, China and Korea. Starting off as a technological pioneer and reliable partner in the weaving industry, Stäubli expanded its expertise to connection solutions. At first with quick couplings for pneumatics and hydraulics, later on for electrical power and data. With the acquisition of Unimation - a renowned pioneer in industrial robotics - Stäubli continued its dynamic path into one of the most advanced and innovative industrial sectors. On the basis of this comprehensive technological heritage and expertise we partner with our customers worldwide to provide the most efficient solution for their application.
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Founders of the company Schelling & Stäubli in Horgen / Zurich, Switzerland.
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Stäubli Horgen Move to a new production facility on the site where Stäubli AG in Horgen is located today.
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Mechanical engineering Development of dobbies for the weaving industry.
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Expansion to France Founding of manufacturing plant in Faverges, France; death of co-founder Rudolph Schelling; name change to Stäubli Bros; first dobby with positive drive of the pattern card cylinder.
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30 years of experience Construction of the first dobby with cam operating lifting knives.
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Ahead of competition First two-cylinder paper card dobby for the production of bordered fabric; first mini Jacquard for name and label weaving.
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Weaving innovation First negative dobby operating in correct sequence of picks.
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First positive dobby with positive movement without backlash.
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Connectors Diversification into hydraulics and pneumatics with the production of quick couplings.
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Safety push button Worldwide introduction of the Stäubli quick-release coupling with safety push button.
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Bayreuth Acquisition of the dobby factory Erich Trumpelt, founded in 1954 in Bayreuth, Germany; name change to Stäubli & Trumpelt.
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Multi-connection Development of multi-coupling systems.
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Non spill coupling Introduction of Stäubli non spill coupling for hydraulic circuits; diversification into automation and robotics; collaboration with Unimation Inc. in Danbury, Connecticut, USA, renowned manufacturer of articulated arm robots; development and manufacturing of SCARA robots.
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Jacquard weaving Acquisition of Jacquard machine production from Verdol SA in Lyon, France, founded 1883; establishment of the company Stäubli – Verdol SARL in Chassieu / Lyon, France.
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Electronic Jacquard controller Launch of the first electronically controlled Jacquard machine, CX 860.
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Robotics Collaboration with Unimation Inc. / USA. Acquisition in 1989. Production of PUMA articulated arm robots in Telford / UK.
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Weaving preparation Acquisition of Zellweger Weaving Systems and its production site in Sargans, Switzerland.
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China Establishment of an assembly plant in Hangzhou, China.
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Carpet weaving Acquisition of German carpet weaving machinery manufacturer Schönherr, founded in 1852.
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Electrical connectors Acquisition of Multi-Contact, manufacturer of electrical connection systems founded in 1962 in Basel, Switzerland.
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Technical fabrics Launch of UNIVAL technology.
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SCARA 4-axis robots Acquisition of Bosch Rexroth's robot interests.
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Electronic controllers & drives Stäubli acquires stake in Italian engineering company Deimo S.p.a.
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Photovoltaics Inauguration of new R&D and production facilities for photovoltaics in Essen, Germany; establishment of Connectors Division business unit in Russia.
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Expansion in the USA Enlargement of plant in Duncan, South Carolina, USA.
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Electrical Connectors USA Multi-Contact USA moves to Windsor, California.
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New offices in India Inauguration of new building in Mumbai and expansion of market presence in India.
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China Inauguration of new extended site in Hangzhou, China.
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Sock knitting D4S closing toe technology for fully automated sock manufacturing driven by Deimo controllers.
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Electrical Connectors Foundation of new division "Electrical Connectors". Opening of a sales office for Connectors and Robotics in Bangalore. Rebranding of corporate brands Schönherr and Deimo as Stäubli.
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Turkey Stäubli Istanbul moves to a new building. Opening of a branch in Thailand.
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Rebranding and renaming the Multi-Contact subsidiary as Stäubli Electrical Connectors. Opening of an office in Vietnam.
