The STAHLI Group, with a company history extending over more than 30 years, is one of the most important manufacturers of flat honing, lapping and polishing machines in the world. Development of parent company 1969 Founda......The STAHLI Group, with a company history extending over more than 30 years, is one of the most important manufacturers of flat honing, lapping and polishing machines in the world. Development of parent company 1969 Foundation of the company by Arthur W. Stähli. 1977 Conversion into a joint-stock company and construction of a new building. 1987 Building expansion which doubles the operating area of the company. 2000 Bernhard Stähli takes over as the second generation of management. 2003 Launching of the new DLM series. 2004 Moving-into additional wing, production surface doubled in size.