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Strobel

German manufacturer of blindstitch and overlock special sewing machines, active since 1883.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

Strobel Spezialmaschinen GmbH is a German special-machinery manufacturer based in southern Germany, describing itself as an internationally leading and innovative partner for demanding, customer-specific solutions in the field of blindstitch and overlock seams. Its self-produced product range spans from simple blindstitch machines to technically complex special machines, serving women's and men's outerwear, the shoe industry, leather and fur processing, and technical textile processing. The company traces its origins to 17 March 1883, when Johannes Strobel took over the firm Simmerlein & Willareth and operated under the name "J. Strobel". It has been internationally present since 1947, was family-owned until 2005, and on 1 August 2005 new owners took over "J. Strobel & Söhne GmbH & Co." and continued it as "Strobel Spezialmaschinen GmbH".

History

On 17 March 1883, Johannes Strobel took over the firm Simmerlein & Willareth and operated it under the name "J. Strobel"; the company built bicycles and repaired sewing machines. From 1919, production was switched to special sewing machines. The company has been internationally present since 1947. Until 2005 it was family-owned. On 1 August 2005, new owners took over "J. Strobel & Söhne GmbH & Co." and continued it under the name "Strobel Spezialmaschinen GmbH".

Products and positioning

Internationally leading and innovative partner for demanding, customer-specific blindstitch and overlock seam solutions.

  • 560-31 universal point tucker

  • 810C for car seat processing

  • 718 for Italian tailoring tradition

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