Stiles Machinery (Grand Rapids, Mich.) is celebrating its 60-year anniversary this year.
Founded in 1965, the company has grown from a regional supplier of machinery and technology for woodworking, plastics and metals, into a nationwide solutions and service partner for manufacturers of all sizes and industries.
“This milestone is a testament to our people and the partners who have grown with us,” Stiles Machinery President Barry Kellar said in a statement. “Sixty years in this industry doesn’t happen by accident. Our customers, manufacturers, dealers, and employees have helped us adapt, innovate, and deliver decade after decade.”
The company says adapting service to meet the needs of manufacturers has been central to Stiles’ approach. In 1985, then-owners Peter Kleinschmidt and David Rothwell invested in parts and service capabilities. Today, Stiles inventories over 425,000 parts at its Grand Rapids, Mich., headquarters. More than 200 service and support technicians are positioned across the United States to provide on-site assistance, remote diagnostics and lifecycle support, the company says.
Training has also grown alongside the company's service offerings. In 1990, Stiles founded Stiles Education, the industry’s first IACET-accredited training center. Now known as Stiles University, the program offers more than 20 courses and an online learning portal and has served more than 40,000 students since its inception.
With six decades behind them, Stiles says it is focused on continuing to drive innovation and support for manufacturers across North America.
“As we recognize six decades, our commitment remains the same: help manufacturers run smarter, safer, and more efficiently,” Kellar said in a statement. “That means continuing to invest in the right people, training, and support that Stiles is known for.”
