Stoll which is one of the strongest knitting machines manufacturers in Germany, is known with its innovations in knitting technology. The company which was founded by Heinrich Stoll in 1873, invented firstly purl stitch hand flat knitting machine. This development which was accepted as a revelation in textile machinery market, made Stoll one of the world’s leading manufacturers of flat knitting machine and preparation systems. Several hundred inventions and patents accompany the rise of the company, still run by the Stoll family. The company employs 1000 employees worldwide. It has the jacquard selection device to the first computer-controlled flat knitting machine and the world's first professional pattern preparation system right through, the CMS machine generation, which besides ready-to-wear knitwear also enables the production of technical textiles.
Stoll’s headquarter in Reutlingen and located in 32450sqm area. Stoll which produce its own electronic components became one of the world’s leading companies. So, the company founded Stoll electronic GmbH for that reason in 1979. The company’s sub industries are; Stoll America Knitting Machinery Inc., Stoll France, Stoll Italia S.R.L., Stoll Japan K.K., Stoll Fashion & Technology International Centre Shanghai and Stoll India Pvt. Noida.
By having a new perspective for knitting technologies, Stoll’s motto was “OUR HISTORY – YOUR FUTURE” in ITMA Barcelona. The company also emphasized its 138 years of experience. The company exhibited its knitting collection for 2012/2013 Fall-Winter season
