What Cabur does

Cabur srl is an Italian manufacturer founded in 1952 and headquartered in Altare (province of Savona, Liguria), specializing in electrical connection, automation and control, industrial marking, and energy transition solutions. The company's portfolio spans four product lines — industrial connectivity (spring clamp, push-in, screw and bolt terminal blocks including the EFC and QBLOK series), automation and control (Easy Power CSE switching power supplies, DC-UPS CSU modules, CSB capacitive buffers, relay modules, signal converters, protection devices, EMI filters and SWE-F Ethernet switches), industrial marking (SmartPrint Plus and SmartRoll Plus thermal transfer printers with the Marking Pro XT software), and energy transition (photovoltaic stringboxes, Solar Line 4 connectors up to 1500 V, surge protection, ISQI interface boxes and EV Smart Charger AC and DC charging stations) — totaling more than 4,000 SKUs, all designed and produced in Italy.

The business model is B2B-led hardware sales, distributed through a domestic Italian sales organization with dedicated area managers, an international distributor network for export markets, and a direct e-commerce storefront (cabur.it/negozio). Revenue is generated primarily through unit-priced hardware sales, with the Marking Pro XT software offered free of charge on a freemium basis to support printer hardware sales. Cabur serves industrial panel builders, factory automation OEMs, railway, naval and ATEX-certified applications, renewable-energy installers and EV-charging operators, supported by an unusually broad certification portfolio (UL, ATEX/IECEx, ENEL, TERNA, DEKRA, IMQ, VDE, RINA, TÜV, CE, UKCA, CMIM, UL 94 V-0, EN 45545-2).

Recent commercial activity in 2024 — including five new product launches across power supplies, industrial Ethernet and marking, an on-site photovoltaic expansion to 531.76 kW, two new area-manager appointments, and renewed CRIBIS Prime Company and Motore Italia awards — points to ongoing investment in product surface, sales coverage and operational sustainability. Cabur remains privately held with no institutional investor or parent-company structure disclosed.

Name

Cabur

Legal name

Cabur srl

Website

https://cabur.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cabur is an Italian manufacturer founded in 1952 that designs and produces electrical connection, automation, industrial marking and energy-transition products (4,000+ SKUs) for panel builders, railway, naval, ATEX, photovoltaic and EV-charging customers, sold direct, via distributors and through e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Components

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

High-Voltage Wiring, Connectors & Busbars Manufacturing (IMACACAF)

Keywords

• Terminal blocks manufacturing
• Industrial electrical components
• Switching power supplies
• Photovoltaic connectors
• EV charging stations

Headquarters

HQ city

Altare

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Cabur generates revenue primarily through the sale of physical products including terminal blocks, power supplies, relay modules, marking systems, and energy transition solutions. Products are sold through direct sales, e-commerce, and distribution channels.
2. Software and Licensing: Marking Pro XT software is provided free of charge but requires registration. The company also offers software updates and related services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cabur designs and manufactures electrical connection, automation, control, industrial marking, and energy transition products. Its catalog of more than 4,000 items spans terminal blocks (push-in, spring, screw, bolt), switching power supplies, DC-UPS modules, relay modules, thermal transfer printers, photovoltaic stringboxes, solar connectors, and EV charging stations. All products are designed and produced in Italy at the Altare (SV) facility.

Product overview

Cabur, founded in 1952, is an Italian manufacturer specializing in electrical connection solutions for industrial, naval, railway, automation, renewable energy, and domestic applications. The company offers four main product lines: (1) Industrial Connectivity Solutions - featuring terminal blocks with various connection technologies including spring clamp with push-in (EFC series), spring clamp, screw, and special connections, plus distribution terminal boards (QBLOK series); (2) Automation and Control Solutions - including Easy Power series switching power supplies (CSE1/2/3), DC-UPS modules (CSU series), CSB capacitive buffer modules, XBPS battery holders, relay modules, signal converters, protection devices, EMI filters, interfaces, and SWE-F Ethernet switches; (3) Industrial Marking Solutions - SmartPrint Plus and SmartRoll Plus thermal transfer printers with Marking Pro XT software, Caburjet, and manual numbering systems; (4) Energy Transition Solutions - photovoltaic stringboxes (ISA/ISB series), Solar Line 4 connectors (up to 1500V), surge protection, interface boxes (ISQI series), and EV Smart Charger stations (AC and DC). The company has over 4,000 products in its catalog, all designed and manufactured in Italy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SmartPrint Plus: Thermal transfer printer for industrial marking, manufactured in Italy.
• SmartRoll Plus
• EV Smart Charger
• EFC (Easy Fast Connection)
• QBLOK
• MarKing Pro XT

Products and services

• Industrial Terminal Blocks (Push-in, Spring, Screw, Bolt) Industrial terminal blocks for electrical panel wiring, including spring clamp with push-in technology (EFC), spring clamp, screw clamp, multi-pole modular, control, distribution (QBLOK), flying, bolt-connection, and special-connection variants. Sold to panel builders, machinery OEMs, and system integrators.
• Easy Power Series Switching Power Supplies (CSE1/CSE2/CSE3) Industrial switching power supplies covering single-phase (CSE1), single/two-phase (CSE2), and three-phase (CSE3) inputs with 24V outputs for standard automation applications. Targeted at panel builders and industrial automation customers.
• DC-UPS and Capacitive Buffer Modules (CSU series, CSB series) Uninterruptible power supply modules including CSU battery-charger DC-UPS devices and CSB capacitive buffer modules that maintain constant output voltage for service continuity in industrial automation systems. Sold to automation system integrators.
• SmartPrint Plus Thermal Transfer Printer Made-in-Italy thermal transfer printer (300 dpi) for industrial marking of terminal blocks, cables, and electrical components. Bundled with free Marking Pro XT software.
• SmartRoll Plus Thermal Transfer Roll Printer Thermal transfer roll printer for high-volume label production, suitable for tube cards, adhesive labels, and contactor tags, with Ethernet networking and Marking Pro XT software. For industrial marking customers.
• Photovoltaic Stringboxes (ISA and ISB Series) DC photovoltaic stringboxes (ISA with release coils; ISB with DC automatic switches) for 1-4 input strings, 1000V rated, designed for 400-700W panels. Sold to PV installers and energy utilities, compliant with EN IEC 61439-2.
• Cabur Solar Line 4 Photovoltaic Connectors Photovoltaic connectors (cable connectors 4/6/10 mm², panel connectors 4/6 mm², fuse holders, Y connectors) supporting up to 1500V. TÜV certified and CEI 64-8 compliant.
• EV Smart Charger Series (COMPACT / PLUS / EVO, plus 30 kW and 180 kW DC) Charging stations for electric and hybrid vehicles in AC (COMPACT, PLUS, EVO models) and DC fast (30 kW and 180 kW) variants for corporate, public, and fleet installations. Deployed at ALSTOM facility.
• ISQI Series AC Interface Boxes (ISQI FLEX) AC interface boxes for photovoltaic systems connected to low-voltage grid, conforming to CEI 0-21 standard. Includes the ISQI FLEX variant. Sold to PV installers.
• Protection Devices, EMI Filters, Signal Converters, Interface Modules Overcurrent/overvoltage protection devices, EMI filters, signal converters, and interface modules for industrial automation and control systems. For automation system integrators and panel builders.
• Electromechanical and Solid State Relay Modules Electromechanical and solid-state relay modules for switching and control applications in industrial automation, including optocoupler-based modules. For panel builders and automation OEMs.
• SWE-F Series Unmanaged Fast Ethernet Switches (DIN-rail) Unmanaged Fast Ethernet switches in 5-, 8-, and 16-port models for DIN-rail mounting in industrial automation, with 12-48 Vdc power and up to 100 Mbps transmission. For industrial automation integrators.
• Marking Pro XT Software Free dedicated software (no license required) bundled with SmartPrint Plus and SmartRoll Plus printers, supporting alphanumeric text, logos, QR codes, barcodes, and graphic symbols for industrial marking.
• Surge Protection Devices for PV and Electrical Systems Overvoltage surge protection devices (SPD) designed for photovoltaic and general electrical systems. Sold to PV installers and industrial customers.
• VPC.2/S Screw Terminal Block with Special Connections Screw terminal block for female connectors, 1.5 mm², 5.08 mm pitch, with aligned outputs designed for pin-to-pin wiring. For industrial panel builders.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ALSTOMnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerALSTOM chose Cabur for its electric and hybrid car charging stations. The project consisted of installation of 12 Cabur wall-mounted charging stations for electric and hybrid cars, along with 9 additional units on poles fixed to the ground, placed under a well-lit shelter at ALSTOM facility.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Siemens: Industrial conglomerate with extensive electrical equipment, automation, and energy transition portfolios including EV charging and photovoltaic solutions. Competes broadly with Cabur in industrial panel building and energy transition applications.
• ABB: Global industrial and electrification giant with a broad portfolio spanning switchgear, relays, power supplies, EV charging infrastructure, and photovoltaic solutions. Competes with Cabur across multiple product lines but as part of a much wider portfolio.
• Schneider Electric: Global specialist in energy management and automation with overlapping offerings in industrial power supplies, relays, terminal blocks, and EV charging. Operates at vastly larger scale than Cabur with a global channel network.
• Eaton: Global power management company with industrial control, power supplies, relays, and electrical components that overlap with Cabur's automation portfolio. Significantly larger scale with global distribution.
• Phoenix Contact: Global leader in terminal blocks, industrial connectivity, and automation. Directly competes with Cabur's core terminal block business and broader automation portfolio, but operates at multi-billion-Euro scale with significantly broader product and geographic coverage.

Direct peers

• Weidmüller: German manufacturer of terminal blocks, industrial connectivity, and electronics for automation. Direct peer to Cabur with overlapping product categories (terminals, power supplies, marking systems) and similar European industrial customer base.
• Wago: German specialist in spring clamp and push-in terminal block technology - the direct technological competitor to Cabur's EFC series. Both companies compete head-to-head in panel builders, industrial automation, and increasingly in power supplies and interface electronics.
• Wieland Electric: Family-owned German manufacturer specializing in terminal blocks, industrial connectivity, and power distribution for buildings and industry. Closely comparable to Cabur in scale, heritage (founded 1910), and European mid-market industrial positioning.
• Finder: Italian manufacturer of relays, timers, and industrial components with comparable Mediterranean industrial heritage and similar customer base in panel builders. Strongly overlapping with Cabur's relay modules and automation product lines.

Emerging players

• Dinkle International: Taiwanese manufacturer of terminal blocks and industrial connectors competing on price-performance. Emerging as a low-cost alternative in European markets, directly threatening commoditized terminal block share.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance18 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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