Over 70 years of passion and business vision

Over 70 years of passion and business vision

1948

Vittorio Bertazzoni Sr founds SMEG (acronym for ‘Smalterie Metallurgiche Emiliane Guastalla’) in his birthplace, Guastalla (RE), operating throughout the provinces of Parma, Mantova and Reggio Emilia.

1948

1955

In 1955, SMEG presents its first own-brand kitchen, called Elisabeth.

1955

1963

In 1963, Smeg launches LEDA, its first washing machine

1963

1970

In 1970, SMEG patents NIAGARA, the first 14-place setting dishwasher.

1970

1971

In 1971, SMEG begins its production of built-in appliances, in particular ovens and hobs, the cornerstone products on which the company has built its history.

1971

1977

Smeg commissions Franco Maria Ricci to design a new logo. A designer and editor with a strong sense of art, he draws a line that recalls the burners of a hob, the round knobs of an oven, and at the same time, evokes a sense of perfection with a nod to mathematical infinity.

1977

1979

Smeg sponsors the Ferrari team, which races with the legendary driver, Gilles Villeneuve.

1979
1979
1979
1979

1982

In 1982, Smeg begins the production of professional ovens for Bars, Catering and food service. This would soon be followed by the production of professional dishwashers. 

Smeg Foodservice

1985

In 1985, the Smeg Instruments division is created, dedicated to hospitals, medical and dental labs.

Smeg Instruments

1985

Smeg begins to collaborate with internationally renowned architects and designers, including: Guido Canali, Mario Bellini, studio Piano Design, Marc Newson, Giancarlo Candeago.

1985

1997

The desire to break free from the anonymity of the standard appliance leads Smeg to re-propose a fridge with a distinctly ‘50s retro design, revisited in a contemporary key, where colour becomes the leading protagonist.

From Smeg’s design offices, the FAB28 fridge is born, now a style icon and status symbol recognised worldwide.

1997

2000

SMEG Foodservice expands its range, introducing the first oven with 4-tray capacity (600x400mm) to cook not only brioches, but also frozen baguettes.

Forno con capacità 4 teglie 600x400mm

2002

Guido Canali designs the Smeg Headquarters, which receives the Honourable Mention of the “Gold Medal for Italian Architecture” Award in 2006.

Guido Canali progetta l’Headquarters Smeg
Guido Canali progetta l’Headquarters Smeg
Guido Canali progetta l’Headquarters Smeg
Guido Canali progetta l’Headquarters Smeg
Guido Canali progetta l’Headquarters Smeg

2007

The range is enriched by electronic ovens with greater cooking capacity, introducing ovens with a 6- and 10-tray capacity, for both 600x400mm and GN 1/1 trays, with or without humidification and with counter rotating fan.

Forni a 6 e 10 teglie sia 600x400mm sia GN 1/1
Forni a 6 e 10 teglie sia 600x400mm sia GN 1/1

2008

From the SMEG design studios, the first professional dishwasher is born. The following years would see the production of SWT glasswashers and double basket FRESH WATER system dishwashers, allowing simultaneous washing of mixed and diversified loads.

lavabicchieri e lavastoviglie a doppio cesto SWT con sistema di lavaggio ad ACQUA PULITA

2010

In 2010, the first 600 hood type dishwasher was developed, model CWC600, for the Professional division.
Smeg hood type dishwashers offer an absolute guarantee of hygiene for all types of crockery including plates, fine glassware and cutlery.

Lavastoviglie Capote 600 modello CWC600

2012

SMEG and Italia Independent collaborate on an unprecedented project: the FAB28 fridge in jeans.
In the following years, the appliances would again cross paths with the fashion world thanks to the collaboration with Dolce&Gabbana.

Frigorifero FAB28 in DENIM

2014

In 2014, Smeg launches the line of small appliances. Inspired by the style of the famous FAB28 Fridge, the small appliances are designed by the deepdesign studio, run by Raffaella Mangiarotti and Matteo Bazzicalupo.

Piccoli elettrodomestici Smeg

2017

SMEG Foodservice presents the new patented Steam Heat Recovery S.H.R.+ system, available on the Hood type professional dishwasher in the Topline series, which was granted the SMART LABEL, an important recognition of innovation in the hospitality sector promoted by HOST - Fiera Milano in collaboration with POLI.design.

Nuovo sistema di abbattimento vapore e recupero energia S.H.R.+

2019

SMEG announces the acquisition of La Pavoni, an historical Milanese company known for its production of coffee machines since 1905. La Pavoni transforms coffee machines into luxury items and works of art, promoting the “Made in Italy” concept throughout the world with products that combine quality and design.

SMEG annuncia l'acquisizione di La Pavoni

2021

Smeg presents the Bartolomeo oven. Designed to experience excellence in the kitchen, innovating the culinary tradition through the simplicity of technology.

Forno Bartolomeo