Establishment of Cebi Luxembourg S.A. (initially named Elth S.A.) with the manufacture of temperature switches for the household appliance market and the design of electromechanical components for the automotive market
Our History
Establishment of Cebi Micromotors Switzerland S.A. (initially named MES S.A.) specializing in motors for the automotive industry, household appliances and ventilation
Bimetallic thermostats: first product to be developed and manufactured entirely in-house, establishing the Group’s reputation
Creation of our commercial office in Germany, Cebi Deutschland Vertriebs-GmbH
Start of the production of one of our most representative products worldwide: washer systems
Acquisition of Cebi Italy S.p.A. in Lodi (initially named Vebe S.p.A)
Creation of Cebi International S.A. in Luxembourg and unification of all Cebi entities under Cebi International S.A.
Election of René Elvinger, the CEO and Chairman of Cebi International S.A. as "Entrepreneur of the Year" by EY
Renaming of all companies of the Group as Cebi
René Elvinger hands over the Group CEO position to Domenico Cravioglio
Creation of our commercial office in France, Cebi France S.à r.l.
Creation of our commercial office in the UK, Cebi UK Ltd.
Creation of Bimatic S.R.L., our development center to design and build our own automated assembly lines and focus on vertical integration
Acquisition of Cebi Italy S.p.A. in Ancona (formerly named SO.GE.MI. S.p.A.)
Creation of our commercial office, Cebi USA Inc.
Acquisition of Cebi Motors S.p.A. (initially called Nuova SME S.p.A.) in Padova, specializing in small motors for the automotive market (seat, window roof etc.)
Acquisition of Cebi Electromechanical Components Spain S.A. (formerly named Zertan S.A.)
Creation of Cebi Brasil Ltda.
Creation of Cebi Poland Sp. z o.o.
Creation of Cebi Electromechanical Components Shanghai Co.Ltd. to support the Asian market
Creation of Cebi Industrias Mexico S.A. de C.V to support the Latin-American market
Opening of a new production location in Bardello, Varese in Italy
Opening of a production location in Jiaxing (Zhejiang - China)
Development and production of our European flagship product, temperature sensors
Building of MES-DEA S.A., a battery production center for electric vehicles, in line with our pioneering spirit. Today, our portfolio for electric cars ranges from Sensors, to Reaction Motor and Inverter, Smart Actuators, DC/DC Converter, Battery Charger, Fluid Heater with circulation Pump.
Awarded for the development and manufacturing brand new Blow-by resulting in a smaller, lighter, more efficient and more flexible product protecting engines and turbochargers from debris of ice that may form in the engine's crankcase ventilation system
Development of Washer pumps with electronics featured to enhance performance and compliance of washing systems
Development of Smart Actuators with embedded eletronic control and new features
Creation of an Industry 4.0 cluster to design the digital factory of tomorrow
Inauguration of a state-of-the-art Testing Laboratory in Luxembourg
Development of smart products with digital interface to enable systems and solutions for new mobility and future regulations
Digital integration of the Cebi product development and manufacturing process across the group