The foundation
In April 1925, Albert Fezer and Gottlieb Stoll found the company "Fezer & Stoll", which is dedicated to the manufacture of woodworking machines. In the very next year, they filed their first patent for a versatile universal carpentry machine (ZUM). The brand name Festo, which was first used for the sale of universal carpentry machine products, is derived from the surnames of the two founders and has stood for innovation ever since. After a few years, Albert Fezer leaves the company and Gottlieb Stoll takes over sole responsibility.
With the support of his wife Berta, he succeeds in developing and expanding the company. From the very beginning, he pursues the principles of rationalization in the company in order to optimize work processes both in his own company and for his customers.
The company's first headquarters in Ulmer Straße in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany is built in 1939, where all business areas are now united under one roof. Modern production and office space is created here, equipped with the most advanced production machinery and technologies.
"Festo is the work of many hands."
Gottlieb Stoll with his wife Berta