Somfy Group, a global leader in motorization and automation for interior and exterior shading solutions, announced that Olibra LLC, owner of the Bond brand and one of the most widely adopted smart-home connectivity platforms in North America, has joined the Somfy Group.
“This milestone reinforces Somfy’s long-term commitment to the North American market and our vision for the future of the connected home,” said Sébastien Picot, CEO of Somfy Group. “By bringing together Somfy’s decades of leadership in motorization and automation with Bond’s expertise in connectivity, we’re accelerating a shared ambition — making smart shading effortless, interoperable and accessible everywhere. Bond will continue to operate independently, fully addressing the needs of its business partners, while benefiting from the scale and long-term commitment of the Somfy Group.”
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New Jersey, Bond has built a brand-agnostic connectivity platform that brings everyday home equipment, such as interior and exterior shades, ceiling fans, fireplaces and landscape lighting, into the connected home. Through its bridges, app and growing ecosystem of accessories and integration partners, Bond has established itself as a leader in reliable, plug-and-play commissioning, with a particularly complete ecosystem for the outdoor segment.
“Somfy’s global reach, deep industry expertise and commitment to openness will allow us to accelerate and scale innovation while expanding the value we deliver to customers and partners,” said Zohar Shinar, CEO of Olibra. “The open Bond platform gives fabricators and dealers a single connected platform for managing a broad range of interior and exterior motorized products, regardless of brand or technology. With Somfy’s support and technology, we will leverage the connected home to enhance the overall motorization experience and create greater value for end users, dealers and fabricators.”
A strategic alliance for the connected home
With the acquisition, Somfy’s five decades of leadership in motorization and automation, its trusted local presence in North America, and its commitment to reliable, forward-looking solutions are matched by Bond’s expertise in connectivity, interoperability and seamless user experience.
Bond will keep operating independently, led by its existing leadership and team, to ensure continuity for its customers, fabricators, dealers and integration partners. Joining Somfy provides the backing and resources to keep investing in the platform, the team and the roadmap that have made Bond successful, supported by the scale, strength and long-term commitment of a global group.
This alliance strengthens Somfy’s footprint in North America and underscores the Group’s conviction in the long-term potential of the smart shading market.
“We believe deeply in the future of the connected home in North America and in making smart shading solutions every homeowner can adopt with confidence,” said Yilmaz Ozturan, president & CEO, Somfy Systems Inc. “Bond’s reputation for simplicity, reliability and interoperability gives our clients and partners a more scalable way to grow the smart shading category. Together, we’re making smart shading simpler today and ready for tomorrow, while continuing to support our Somfy business partners exactly as they expect.”
