From left to right are David Rothwell (Stiles, Exec. VP), Peter Kleinschmidt (Stiles, President), Ralf Spindler (Burkle), Brent Warren (Burkle), Russ Suor (Stiles, VP).

Stiles Machinery Inc., based in Grand Rapids, Mich., and Bürkle GmbH are pleased to announce today, December 16, 2010, that they will combine forces to offer manufacturing solutions for the woodworking industry.

Headquartered in Freudenstadt, Germany, Bürkle GmbH is a leading manufacturer of specialized machinery serving a variety of industries. Ralf Spindler, managing director of Bürkle GmbH announced that the Bürkle finishing, door production and engineered wood flooring systems will be represented in the United States by Stiles Machinery. “This partnership offers distinct advantages to the American wood-processing industries,” Spindler explained. “The synergy of Bürkle’s product range, quality equipment and system solutions coupled with Stiles’ knowledge of the U.S. market and complementary product lines assures the U.S. customer receives the best possible process solution and after-sale service.”

Stiles will be assisted in their sales efforts by Bürkle employee, Brent Warren. According to Peter Kleinschmidt, president of Stiles, “This alignment offers our customers a level of expertise and strong product support unmatched by any other team in the North American woodworking industry.”

For more details about Bürkle products offered by Stiles Machinery in North America, visit www.stilesmachinery.com/burkle.