
Smeva BV was established in 1920 by Marcel Smets. The firm was originally a joinery works concentrated on the production of retail and catering outlet fittings that incorporated ice bars and iceboxes. In 1955, the focus was switched to the production of refrigerating units and demountable cold rooms for the cooling industry. In the 1960s, Smeva set up its own sales, installation and service divisions. The emphasis gradually shifted toward more direct contact with the end-user.