Our story

SEMA — Your platform partner for mass timber construction

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Our mission

We enable our clients and partners to gain profitability and master the challenge of sustainable construction, and deliver the digital platform for efficient processes and collaboration in mass timber construction.

Reliable. Sustainable. In Partnership. 

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Our vision

We connect the mass timber building process to keep the environment livable and beautiful for future generations.

Reliable. Sustainable. In Partnership.

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Our history

2024

We celebrate SEMA’s 40th anniversary! 

2023

SEMA acquires Compass Software GmbH, a leader in CAD/CAM software for stair design, and integrates its MES system, PROKON, for streamlined production.
Implementation of the software subscription model begins.

2022

New majority shareholder, Bregal Unternehmerkapital GmbH, sets the stage for growth. SEMA focuses on software development, expands its product range, and strengthens sales and support with new leadership in sales (CRO) and development (CTO).

2021

SEMA launches SEMA College, an e-learning platform for clients, students, and educators. A new Director for Innovation & Software Engineering joins the team.

2020

SEMA moves to new state-of-the-art headquarters in Wildpoldsried and acquires WGsystem GmbH, enhancing its software lineup.

2019

A new management structure is introduced with VIA equity and LEA Partners. The new investors see SEMA as the top player in the market, ready for more growth.

2018

SEMA hits record sales, thanks to strong market activities both locally and internationally.

2017

All SEMA websites get a revamp, and new partnerships and BIM concepts pave the way for future innovation.

2016

SEMA undergoes a rebrand, updating its logo, documents, and trade fair stand with a fresh new look.

2015

A new managing partner comes on board, driving continued growth and international expansion.

2014

SEMA celebrates its 30th anniversary with a record turnover and a big multi-day event. The company also introduces the Sheet Metal Workers package.

2013

Version V14-1 launches, showing SEMA’s commitment to keeping its software up to date.

2011-2012

SEMA expands into America and China, adding a Chinese language version to its lineup.

2009

SEMA marks its 25th anniversary with version 11.0 and opens a new office in Château Gontier, France.

2007

SEMA Italia SRL is established to boost its European presence, and the website is modernised with better visuals.

2004

Celebrating 20 years, SEMA achieves record sales of over 5.5 million Euros.

2003

SEMA sets a new standard with Future V9, introducing advanced visualisation tech for timber construction.

2001

SEMA France SARL is launched to meet the growing French market demand.

2000

SEMA debuts its V8 program family at the Holzbau und Ausbau trade fair.

1997

A new office building is constructed to support business growth, adding 1,000 square metres to the headquarters.

1996

SEMA becomes a market leader after a successful trade fair at Holz und Ausbau.

1995

SEMA rolls out a new stairs program, quickly becoming a market favourite.

1994

SEMA enters the prefabricated house market with new programs for timber framing and data transfer.

1990

Following the fall of the Berlin Wall, SEMA opens an office in the new German states.

1988

SEMA creates the first graphic user interface for trimming lines for Hundegger.

1987

SEMA makes history with the first-ever data transfer to a trimming line directly from a computer.

1984

SEMA launches its first computer-aided trimming programs using the CPM operating system.

Environmental Protection and Sustainability Policy

At SEMA, we are committed to the responsible use of natural resources such as water, energy, materials, and land in the creation and delivery of our software solutions. Every member of our team takes ownership of protecting the environment within their role, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and standards.

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