SOMFY Group designs and manufactures motors and controls for building openings - roller shutters, blinds, awnings, curtains, gates, and garage doors - with a focus on smart home automation. Founded in 1969, the company has deployed over 110 million motors worldwide and maintains operations in 59 countries, employing approximately 8,400 people.
The company's technical work spans motor control systems, wireless technology (marketed as WireFree), building energy efficiency, and dynamic solar shading. SOMFY products integrate with major voice-assistant platforms such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Its dynamic solar shading systems are designed for high-performance commercial facades, optimizing natural light, occupant comfort, and energy consumption.
SOMFY serves both residential construction and commercial building sectors, positioning its technology at the intersection of home automation and building management. The company's stated mission centers on making everyday life easier and promoting energy-efficient buildings with improved occupant wellbeing.