STABILA Renews Cornerstone Partnership in 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to announce that STABILA will continue its esteemed Cornerstone partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program. As a prominent leader in the program, STABILA continues to set the bar in innovation and quality in the industry. We are looking forward to continuing our collaboration in the new year!

STABILA is a world-renowned and distinguished manufacturer of branded measuring tools of the highest quality. Active in more than 80 countries with its own sales companies, representatives, and importers, the STABILA brand is the first choice for millions of professional tradespeople. The product range includes spirit levels, line and rotation lasers, electronic measuring tools, rules, and tape measures. With approximately 600 employees worldwide, including around 350 in Germany at the headquarters in Annweiler in the Palatinate, STABILA remains committed to excellence. In addition to the main factory in Germany, where all STABILA aluminium spirit levels, TECH products, and high-end rotation lasers are manufactured, STABILA also maintains its own factory in the Czech Republic (rules), a full distribution center in the USA, and service centers that provide laser services in 48 hours.

The Masonry Alliance Program has a permanent cap of 70 companies, and all renewals of current Partners will be finalized by the end of October. Starting November 3rd, all remaining spots will be made available to the industry.
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