Our Story

Over 30 Years of Passion, Vision and Brand Success

As a long-standing, family-owned company, we have been a prominent player in the German cosmetics market for more than three decades. Founded in 1994 by Niels and Brigitte Boldt with the bold vision of bringing premium cosmetics to Germany, they laid the foundation for our current success with passion, a keen sense for quality, and perseverance.

 

Until early 2020, Niels Boldt led SMP GmbH with foresight and dedication. After his unexpected passing in May 2020, his daughter Juliane Madsen took over the management – bringing the same commitment and a clear, visionary outlook for the future.

 

Our success is built on the careful selection of exclusive brands that represent the highest product quality and innovative technologies. We represent these brands with full conviction, striving to offer our clients the very best from the world of cosmetics.

 

A significant milestone in our history was our partnership with OPI Nail Lacquer. Through targeted brand management, we transformed OPI in Germany from a niche product into the undisputed market leader. This achievement laid the groundwork for our current distribution strategy – a successful evolution from purely professional sales to selective retail distribution, both online and offline.

Milestones in Our Growth

  • 1994
    Company founded by Niels and Brigitte Boldt

  • 2000er
    Expansion into the professional haircare sector

  • 2010
    Portfolio extended to include lifestyle and skincare products

  • 2018
    Entry into retail: Douglas, Zalando, Amazon

  • 2020
    Juliane Madsen (née Boldt) takes over management

  • 2021+
    Focus on sustainability and PR events

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Success in the beauty world is built through partnership – let’s shape this future together.