In 1880's the company added wood and cast-iron spirit levels, hose spirit levels, and plumb lines to their product lines. In addition to red beech and oak, they used teak for their highest-quality levels. To achieve stability the teak had to be well-seasoned, so from time to time they purchased complete decks of sailing ships slated for scrapping as their source for aged teak.

At the end of the century the Maikammer site became too small for the production requirements of the growing company. The Ullrich family built new facilities in Annweiler, a small city in the southwestern region of Germany near the French border. STABILA's main production facilities and headquarters are still there today.

For more than a century and a half, STABILA has produced innovative, precision-made tools in the time-honored tradition of German craftsmanship.

Spirit Levels:
Unique Vial Design for Ultimate Precision
STABILA levels are consistent and accurate in the “vial up” or “vial down” positions. Our bright, crystal-clear vials are polished and easy to read through a complete 300-degree range. STABILA’s sensitive bubbles reflect the slightest deviation, detected by spring-steel hair-line indicators, positioned in precise grooves inside the barrel of each vial.

Straight, Strong and Tough - Like No Other
Every STABILA level has a precision straight edge over its entire length. You can trust STABILA's accuracy job after job because of their rugged construction. Our levels are made to resist heavy and repeated drops, blows and twisting—the everyday rigors of rough jobsites.

Accuracy "Locked In" for a Lifetime of Use
Through a precision manufacturing technique, we secure each vial in the frame using a patented epoxy locking system. Individually calibrated vials are molded permanently to the frame, reinforcing the strength of every STABILA level. We certify the accuracy of every level and guarantee they will maintain their accuracy for life.

ALWAYS TRUST – NEVER ADJUSTTM
STABILA levels represent the perfect balance of accuracy and durability, technology and craftsmanship. For over a century, quality tradesmen have trusted STABILA to be accurate 100% of the time.

The production of measuring tapes began in the early 1900's. Just as Anton Ullrich, fifty years earlier, had watched the making of a measuring stick and thought there must be a better way, so it was with the measuring tape. In 1930 a patent was obtained for the precursor of the pocket tape measure still in use today.

The company had owned the STABILA name since 1929, but only later did it introduce it as the company name. Günther energetically set about making the STABILA name synonymous with the highest standards of quality and precision in the industry. He acquired the patent for acrylic glass vials and STABILA became the first German company to manufacture spirit levels of light metal alloys.

In the 1990's STABILA introduced laser technology to its measuring and leveling product lines, including sighting systems for spirit levels, self-leveling systems, and twin-laser technology. As in the past, STABILA has led the way in refining and perfecting these breakthrough systems, resulting in several new patents.

Responding to growing demand for its products in North America, STABILA established a sales and marketing organization in the USA to serve the U.S. and Canadian markets. Today, STABILA products are sold in over 50 countries throughout the world.

The quest for innovation continues today. STABILA designers and engineers constantly examine new ways to make our tools more accurate, durable and convenient. They are driven by our philosophy that precision, easy-to-use tools return their investment in time and increased productivity-day after day.

The STABILA tools in your tool box have been designed and manufactured by people devoted to excellence, and proud of their legendary heritage of precision quality and innovation. The purchase of a STABILA tool is a lifetime investment-backed by our best-in-industry replacement guarantee.

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