Company Story
1865 - Sto SE & Co. KGaA was founded by Johann Stotz as a small paint shop in Stuttgart, Germany.
1900 - The company started producing its first paint products.
1920 - Sto SE & Co. KGaA began exporting its products to other European countries.
1950 - The company introduced its first exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS).
1960 - Sto SE & Co. KGaA expanded its operations to North America.
1980 - The company introduced its first exterior thermal insulation composite system (ETICS).
1990 - Sto SE & Co. KGaA expanded its operations to Asia.
2000 - The company introduced its first sustainable and environmentally friendly products.
2010 - Sto SE & Co. KGaA expanded its operations to South America.
2015 - The company celebrated its 150th anniversary and introduced its StoVentec glass rainscreen system.