Since 1934

At the age of 27, Huber Schmidt creates his masonry business in Türkismühle (Saarland). In 1934, Hubert Schmitt is called up. His wife Antonia is the first woman to manage the family business

From individual turnkey houses to Schmidt Küchen sideboards: the sideboard large-production factory is built and the first models are demonstrated at the St Wendel (Saarland) exhibition.

On 6 July, Cuisines Schmidt moves to Lièpvre and manufactures Heidi sideboards.

Karl Leitzgen marries Antonia Schmidt and gives an incredible boost to Cuisines Schmidt  with the motto “Be the best, respect everyone, succeed together.”

Cuisines Schmidt launches kitchen units; the first catalogue, which features the standard, prestige and classic ranges, is published. The manufacture of bespoke front panels is established.

On 13 July, the last Prestige 150 sideboard is manufactured. With the arrival of the first digital order, the company becomes the Société Alsacienne de Meuble (SALM).

SALM launches its “Cuisines Schmidt” brand policy in Paris and becomes the second largest French Group. A new modern factory is created in Sélestat and the Türkismühle site is brought into the French fold.

The SALM Group broadens its appeal and launches a new affordable range for young, first-time customers: “Cuisinella”.

Karl Leitzgen dies suddenly; his wife, Antonia, takes over the management, supported by Jean-Marie Schwab. Schmidt offers a free choice of colours, styles and multiple combinations and begins bespoke manufacture on an industrial scale.

A bespoke (made-to-measure) line of furniture and a range of interior solutions ideally suited to respond to customer attitudes, tastes and needs.

Anne Leitzgen, granddaughter of the founder, takes over the management of the family Group; she strengthens the network of exclusive showrooms and enters new territory, transforming the Group into the European leader and an international player.

SALM is the proud holder of three certifications (quality, environment and safety), a first for kitchen manufacturers. Fully automated production begins at its new Sélestat, U2 site. The Group becomes the No. 1 French kitchen manufacturer.

Schmidt has a presence in 25 countries. Thanks to its sustainable development policy, the Group obtains the new eco-label certification.

Echoing its strong growth and its culture of innovation, the Group honours the entrepreneurial spirit of its founding family by making the founder’s name part of the identity of the extended enterprise which brings together all its manufacturing and sales stakeholders. The creative genius of Hubert Schmidt is more alive than ever!