Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Brugine, Veneto
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Since 1973
CAREL is an Italian company headquartered in Brugine, Veneto, founded in 1973. It designs and manufactures electronic controllers, humidification systems, and software for air conditioning, refrigeration, and humidification equipment, and is listed on the Milan stock exchange (ticker CRL.MI). It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and reports revenue of about 737.4 million. Its products serve automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and plumbing-hardware industries. In July 2026 it announced the acquisition of the Cotes dehumidification business, which was completed in September 2026.
Carel at a glance
Revenue
737.4M
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1973
Headquarters
Brugine, Veneto
Ownership
Publicly traded (MIL: CRL.MI)
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
4859
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Medical
Plumbing & Hardware
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
4859
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Italy · China · Brazil · Thailand
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Carel.
What this tells a buyer
CAREL announced the acquisition of the Cotes dehumidification business in July 2026 and completed it in September 2026, according to the company and Refindustry.
CAREL holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications, and its product range includes controllers and humidification systems.
CAREL is publicly listed (CRL.MI), reports revenue of about 737.4 million, and has manufacturing sites in Denmark, China, Italy, and Pennsylvania, USA.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & strong
53 years in operation (founded 1973).
Publicly listed; no distress event on record.
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
CAREL is an Italian company headquartered in Brugine, Veneto, founded in 1973. It designs and manufactures electronic controllers, humidification systems, and software for air conditioning, refrigeration, and humidification equipment, and is listed on the Milan stock exchange (ticker CRL.MI). It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and reports revenue of about 737.4 million. Its products serve automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and plumbing-hardware industries. In July 2026 it announced the acquisition of the Cotes dehumidification business, which was completed in September 2026.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1973 |
Headquarters | Brugine, Veneto |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | 737.4M |
Ownership | Publicly traded (MIL: CRL.MI) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Carel makes
CAREL holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications, and its product range includes controllers and humidification systems.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Bearing (source: carel.com).
Certifications
Carel is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Trade and customs footprint
CAREL announced the acquisition of the Cotes dehumidification business in July 2026 and completed it in September 2026, according to the company and Refindustry. US customs bill-of-lading records list 4859 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Italy · China · Brazil · Thailand.
Latest developments
2026-09-29 — CAREL zainwestuje 76 mln PLN w Polsce (info.pl)
2026-09-10 — CAREL completes acquisition of Cotes dehumidification business - Refindustry (refindustry.com)
2026-08-21 — News and press releases | CAREL (carel.com)
2026-08-05 — Consolidated results of 30 June 2026 (carel.com)
2026-07-14 — CAREL acquires Cotes (carel.com)
2026-05-15 — New Managing Director of CAREL UK (carel.com)
Facilities
Carel is headquartered in Brugine, Veneto. Public sources also reference these locations:
Aarhus, Denmark — carel.com
China — carel.com
Brugine, Italy — carel.com
Manheim, Pennsylvania — carel.com
Company details
CAREL is publicly listed (CRL.MI), reports revenue of about 737.4 million, and has manufacturing sites in Denmark, China, Italy, and Pennsylvania, USA. Carel was founded in 1973, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Brugine, Veneto. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 53 years in operation (founded 1973). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Carel make?
CAREL is an Italian company headquartered in Brugine, Veneto, founded in 1973. It designs and manufactures electronic controllers, humidification systems, and software for air conditioning, refrigeration, and humidification equipment, and is listed on the Milan stock exchange (ticker CRL.MI). It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and reports revenue of about 737.4 million. Its products serve automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and plumbing-hardware industries. In July 2026 it announced the acquisition of the Cotes dehumidification business, which was completed in September 2026.
Where is Carel headquartered?
Carel is headquartered in Brugine, Veneto (11 Via dell'Industria, Brugine, Veneto, 35020).
When was Carel founded?
Carel was founded in 1973.
How big is Carel?
Carel has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the 737.4M range.
Is Carel publicly traded?
Publicly traded (MIL: CRL.MI). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.
What certifications does Carel hold?
Carel lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
39-49-971-6611
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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