The mastery of motorization solutions: when best standards, technical expertise and pragmatic mindset meet for a robust industrial partnership.

Simu, a brand of the SOMFY Group, is a leader in motorizations since 1952. Renowned for our expertise in rolling shutter, screen, awning and commercial and industrial applications, we uphold the philosophy ‘No is not an answer’.

We are dedicated to serving the B2B industrial sector, combining advanced technology with a client-centric & solution-oriented approach and fostering long-term partnerships.

Our products are the embodiment of robustness, simplicity, and efficiency, designed as essential solutions that adhere to the best market standards.

Discover our technical expertise and collaborative, pragmatic spirit. Together, as one.

 

A brand of the SOMFY Group

SIMU joined the SOMFY Group in 1990.  Present in 58 countries, SOMFY is the world leader in the automation of doors and windows in homes and buildings with its offer of motors and control points, and is a key operator in the connected home sector.

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The values

Pragmatism

Powered by our expertise, we work together in action, hand-in-hand with our partners. Unafraid to get our hands in the dirt, we help them deploy their projects and business, with our long-standing sturdiness and mastery.

Integrity

What you see is what you get. No frills no fuss. We do what we say we are going to do, showing up for our partners by acting with goodwill, commitment and humility to guarantee their satisfaction.

Reciprocity

From our DNA to our day-to-day actions, we wholeheartedly believe in the power of partnering. With a give and take mindset, we generate connections that lead to mutual value. Because for us, working together is success.

Once upona time

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1952
Creation of SIMU
1959
SIMU invents the Volectra tubular motor
1970
1st T8 motor invented for commercial and industrial doors
1985
Creation of SIMU USA

1st SIMU direct current motor

1st SIMU central motor
1989
Simusoft, 1st electronic limit switch motor
1991
SIMU joins the SOMFY group
1998
SIMU Hz radio technology

Originally named FRS, SIMU-Hz is a radio command technology for doors and windows and solar protection solutions that is very popular with professionals
2004
Creation of the SIMU Center, Showroom and training centre
2006
Launch of the SIMU Partner programme
2008
AUTOSUN, motorised solar autonomous solution

T5 Auto, automatic setting electronic motor
2010
CENTRIS, new generation of central motors

Timer Multi, then Timer easy, radio controls for shutter time programming
2013
T8S, SIMU revisits the famous T8
2015
LiveIn, the SIMU-HZ connected solution

New collection of SIMU-Hz transmitters, new design, more features
2017
AUTOSUN 2, evolution of the motorized solar solution
2019
The new LiveIn 2 box compatible with the SIMU-BHz range of motors (feedback information)
2021
The AUTOSUN 2 BHZ solar solution compatible with the LiveIn2 box with feedback.
2023
SIMU becomes compatible with the TaHoma Switch connected solution.

A fewfigures

Over 50% of revenue generated internationally
81 M€ of revenue in 2022
> 96% High service rate
58 countries SIMU, present worldwide
100% of our customers recommend us
70 years of experience
70 years of experience
French brand
French brand
Inventor of the tubular motor
Inventor of the tubular motor
100% of our customers would recommend simu
100% of our customers would recommend simu