Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Since 1873
STOLL is a German manufacturer of flat knitting machines, knitting software, and related services for the fashion and technical textiles industries. Founded in 1873, the company is part of the KARL MAYER Group and is headquartered in the United States per the record, with an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and estimated annual revenue of $250 to 500 million. Its industries include automotive, electric vehicles, industrial equipment, and consumer goods. Recent reporting describes the transfer of selected STOLL business assets to Cixing Group in June 2026.
Stoll by Karl Mayer at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1873
Certifications
ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Industrial Equipment
Consumer Goods
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
153 years in operation (founded 1873).
Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
STOLL is a German manufacturer of flat knitting machines, knitting software, and related services for the fashion and technical textiles industries. Founded in 1873, the company is part of the KARL MAYER Group and is headquartered in the United States per the record, with an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and estimated annual revenue of $250 to 500 million. Its industries include automotive, electric vehicles, industrial equipment, and consumer goods. Recent reporting describes the transfer of selected STOLL business assets to Cixing Group in June 2026.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1873 |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 9001 |
What Stoll by Karl Mayer makes
STOLL offers flat knitting machines, the CMS machine family, PPS production planning software, and spare parts support, and holds ISO 9001 certification.
Certifications
Stoll by Karl Mayer is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 9001 — openmill.com
Latest developments
2026-06-25 — ADVANT Beiten Advises Ningbo Cixing on the acquisition of selected STOLL assets from KARL MAYER | ADVANT Beiten (advant-beiten.com)
2026-06-23 — Selected Assets of the Stoll Business Unit are Being Transferred to Cixing Group (etextilemagazine.com)
2026-06-17 — Cixing acquires Stoll brand following Karl Mayer exit | Knitting Trade Journal (knittingtradejournal.com)
2026-04-13 — Cixing linked to Stoll acquisition (knittingindustry.com)
2025-10-21 — STOLL in focus: production site in Reutlingen to close on 31 October 2025 (karlmayer.com)
2025-10-21 — Karl Mayer confirms closure of Stoll Reutlingen site (knittingindustry.com)
Facilities
Public sources reference the following locations:
Reutlingen, Germany — akta.pro
Company details
The company's production site in Reutlingen, Germany was scheduled to close on 31 October 2025, according to KARL MAYER. Stoll by Karl Mayer was founded in 1873, and has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 153 years in operation (founded 1873). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Stoll by Karl Mayer make?
STOLL is a German manufacturer of flat knitting machines, knitting software, and related services for the fashion and technical textiles industries. Founded in 1873, the company is part of the KARL MAYER Group and is headquartered in the United States per the record, with an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and estimated annual revenue of $250 to 500 million. Its industries include automotive, electric vehicles, industrial equipment, and consumer goods. Recent reporting describes the transfer of selected STOLL business assets to Cixing Group in June 2026.
When was Stoll by Karl Mayer founded?
Stoll by Karl Mayer was founded in 1873.
How big is Stoll by Karl Mayer?
Stoll by Karl Mayer has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does Stoll by Karl Mayer hold?
Stoll by Karl Mayer lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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