Seating meets Vision
The SMV success story
Nice that you are here and want to find out more about us! The team of SMV Sitz- & Objektmöbel GmbH from Löhne in Ostwestfalen-Lippe (OWL) has a mission: to develop furniture with a head start, break through boundaries and positively surprise in every respect. In order to meet this requirement and to present needs-based solutions, we free ourselves from set rules. With over 25 years of experience, we manufacture extraordinary contract and office furniture to make you feel good.
2023
SMV's rocking chair Rokker (Design by eigenart designstudio) is awarded as "Special Mention" in the category"Excellent Product Design" at the German Design Award 2023.
SMV-Manufactury
Since the summer of 2021, we have been producing in our own factory in Poland. The specialist company was accepted into the SMV family after several years of already successful cooperation.
2021
We are a member of the family entrepreneurs - the voice of family businesses in Germany
2020
We receive the entry certificate for sustainable corporate culture through innovation and social commitment
2019
SMVubiläum - 25 years of SMV. We also receive the Winner award at the German Brand Award 2019 in the category Excellence in Brand Strategy and Creation, Interieur & Living
2018
Managing director Inge Brünger-Mylius annouces her son Björn Mylius to second managing director within the family business. FlexFive has been awarded as Winner at the "German Design Award 2019".
2017
A reason to celebrate: we win “German Brand Award” in the category "Employer Branding". The certification for the environment ISO 14001:2015 is successful completed as well as the re-certification of ISO 9001:2015.
2016
Seating with Visions - point landing on the moon to Orgatec 2016. 4six (Special Mention) and Manhattan HighBack (Winner) win the German Design Award. 4six and Kuan also receive the Iconic Award "Selected".
2015
Another reason to celebrate: we win the award of the inter airport Europe in the category “interDesign”. We are also nominated for the “German Design Award” and given a Special Mention.
2014
Won! We are awarded the “Plus X Award” as the most innovative brand of the year.
2012
When it comes to the modern working world, we are the specialists: we present our furniture at the ORGATEC for the first time.
2010
We publish the first 3D planning data. Our flame retardant furniture is certified according to fire protection regulations.
2006
So many ideas — it is time to realise them! We develop our first own products.
2001
Successful presentation: with the company’s first exhibition we strengthen awareness of our furniture.
1995
SMV operates independently. Inge Brünger-Mylius takes over the company.
1994
SMV is established by Felix Brünger as a subsidiary of FEBRÜ.
Our OwL
So, have you seen our OwL flying around? The barn owl is our mascot and not only an important feature in our pictures and catalogues but in our entire public image.
Her Name is “OwL” to show how connected we feel to our home Ostwestfalen-Lippe (which coincidentally has the abbreviation “OwL”).
In the esotericism, the owl is seen as a symbol of power and is fascinating in every aspect.
Our Key Visual grew out of a project that our apprentices did. Just like the rest of our team they were thrilled about the owl from day one.
Ever since then, OwL has been our loyal companion. Through her intelligence and wise nature, she helps creating a unique characteristic for SMV.
Our Team
Outstanding quality and a high level of individuality need a strong collective operating in the background. Our team is made of a variety of characters – and you can be one of them! Be it on the streets with our nationwide field service or in the office with us in Löhne. To us being at work is, at least partly, like being home. Every time you get in touch with us you’ll notice – we keep what we promise!
Our Green Lounge
„Green Lounge – SMV takes responsibility for the environment. “– Under this Motto we live out sustainability, both ecologically as well as socially. Therefore, we pursue countless measures from sustainable product development to company health management.
Our Awards
In order to fulfil the highest demands as manufacturer of seating and contract furniture we get some chosen furniture certificated according to fire prevention standards DIN 66084 P-a and acoustic standards according to DIN EN ISO 354.
Our specializations paired with our stylish designed furniture has earned us several awards which we’re very proud of.
Zertifikate
Awards
Our Engagement
As a responsible family business, we know the importance of community and cohesion. That is why social commitment is a matter close to SMV's heart. With our support, we want to give something back to the region:
- Tierpark Herford
- Ev. Kirchenkreis Herford
- Lions Club Löhne
- Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Herford
- Cabalance gGmbH
- Freiwillige Feuerwehr Stadt Löhne
- SCHAKI e.V.
- Hundenothilfe-OWL e.V.
- Straßenwächter e.V.
As members of the IBA Association and the Family Business Initiative, we also have our finger on the pulse of forward-looking workplace design. We stay up to date on key issues such as employer attractiveness and holistic interior design so that we can provide you with the best possible advice as an office furniture manufacturer.
Your future with us
You want to join the team? For example, to do an apprenticeship and become one of our “Carzubis” or as an energetic support in our warehouse and logistics department. You can be a creative genius as part of our marketing or back our sales team up. Or maybe in one of our other departments – with us there’s a place for everyone. Don’t hesitate and send us your completed application today!
