In 2009 Somfy celebrates 40 years of innovation as the world's leading manufacturer of motors and control systems for Blinds, Awnings, Roller Shutters, Projection Screens, Windows and Gates. Designed to provide convenience, comfort and energy savings, Somfy's automated solutions are an important enhancement for homes and commercial buildings. At the push of a button, or automatically, they will open or close, extend or retract, providing shade, privacy and security.

State-of-the-art technology is incorporated in the design and manufacture of Somfy motors and controls, ensuring exceptional performance and reliability. Somfy products undergo stringent quality controls and conform to national and international standards. All Somfy products carry a five-year warranty. Established in the heart of the European Community, Somfy comes from an area in the Alps renowned for its precision instrument technologies.

Somfy's production facilities include product research and development, robot assisted production lines and stringent quality control of incoming parts and finished goods. Somfy's factories are certified to ISO 9001 by Lloyd's of London.

Today, Somfy home and building automation solutions are sold in 54 countries serviced by 53 subsidiaries. With 5,400 employees, Somfy has over 30,000 customers and 220 million users of our solutions worldwide.