100 years of STÜBBE – Proud of our history, ready for the future
STÜBBE has been making history since 1925. From humble beginnings, the company has developed over a century into an international supplier of robust pumps and valves. Today, we stand for quality, innovation, and solutions that can withstand even extreme conditions.
A century full of milestones
The history of STÜBBE is a story of change and progress.
What once began with the manufacture of shoes gradually developed into a company that has set new standards in plastics processing and industrial technology.
With the patent for the first all-plastic diaphragm valve in the 1950s, we laid the foundation for our current expertise. This was followed by ball valves, valve technologies, and centrifugal pumps, which are known for their durability and precision.
Every generation at STÜBBE has contributed to transforming ideas into innovations – from our artisanal origins to modern series production at our locations in Germany and China.
Today, we can look back on 100 years of progress, courage, and passion – and on a development that has taken us from being a regional manufacturer to a global partner to industry.
A look back at STÜBBE's past
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1925Company formation -
1946Start of shoe production -
1951Development of a conveyor belt for curved tracks -
1952Production STÜBBE injection molding machines -
1953Development of the Cirrus insulation panel -
1955First all-plastic diaphragm valve -
1961Patent for the C16 ball valve -
1969Sale of the machine factory to Demag -
1977Takeover by the shareholders of STIEBEL ELTRON -
1994Ulrich Stiebel sole shareholder -
1995Patents for pressure relief valves and pressure reducing valves -
2004Establishment of subsidiaries in Spain, France, and China -
2005Opening of the first production site in China in Shenzhen -
2011Relocation of production in China to Suzhou -
2013Commissioning of in-house pump test facility -
2015Market launch of modular valve blocks -
2018Market launch of the STÜBBE X-Class -
2021Market launch of the STÜBBE E-Class -
2022Presentation of the new generation of magnetically coupled pumps
Looking forward
100 years of experience are both an incentive and an obligation for us. We know that consistency does not mean standing still – and that the future begins when you question the status quo.
With a spirit of innovation, technical expertise, and the trust of our customers, we are shaping the next generation of industrial solutions. Our goal remains clear: products that work reliably – even when the going gets tough.
We think ahead, optimize processes, develop new products, and rely on strong partnerships. Because anyone who has been pushing boundaries for 100 years knows that redefining what is possible is not a goal—it is our attitude.
