Unternehmenschronik
1835
Anton Gäng establishes a lime and cement works in Weizen.

1936
Wilhelm Stotmeister acquires the firm.

1955
Acquisition of licence for organically bound plaster and commencement of production in Weizen.

1966
The first external wall insulation system from Sto is launched onto the market.
1970
Export business begins.

1979
Establishment of the subsidiary in the USA.

1988
Conversion of Stotmeister GmbH into Sto AG and incorporation of all subsidiaries into Sto AG.

1992
Flotation of Sto AG.
1997
Completion of the new Communication Building.

1999
Certification in accordance with DIN EN ISO 14001 at the Stühlingen site.

2000
Establishment of the first subsidiary in Asia.

2002
Foray into Singapore and Malaysia market following the acquisition of ispo GmbH from Dyckerhoff AG.

2003
Completion of the new production plant in Weizen.

2006
Opening of the “Info Factory” visitor centre covering 800m² at the Weizen plant.

2007
Record: As per 31 December 2007, the Sto Group has a total workforce of 4,056.

2008
Further construction
of production sites in the USA and Austria.