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Citel Electronics GmbH

Bochum, Germany

SolarPrivate
Founded 1937

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Founded in 1937, Citel is a private headquartered in Bochum, Germany specializing in Solar.

Citel Electronics GmbH is a German manufacturer of surge protection devices (SPDs) and components established in 1937. The company protects equipment worldwide from transient overvoltages caused by switching operations and lightning strikes. Citel manufactures and distributes millions of protection devices annually across applications including low-voltage installations, photovoltaic (PV) systems, communication networks, and LED lighting. The company operates as a family-owned business with presence in seven countries and an international distributor network. Citel maintains in-house R&D capabilities, test laboratories, and is recognized as a driving force in international standardization and regulatory processes for surge protection. Logistics operations based in Bochum provide rapid delivery (within 48 hours) with inventory maintained at 25% of annual turnover.

Headquarters

Bochum, Germany

Founded

1937

Company Type

Private

Business Models

B2B

Value Chain

ManufacturingR&DProcurementConsulting

Products

PV Junction Boxes

Surge Protectors for Telecom and Data Networks

Surge Protectors for Lighting Networks

Low-Voltage Surge Protection Devices

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