What Sarel does

Sarel Srl a socio unico is a privately held Italian manufacturer of medium-voltage (MV) electrical equipment, headquartered at Via del Commercio 12/14 in Lodi, Italy. Founded in 1988/1989 and operating for more than 30 years, the company produces switchgear, disconnectors, circuit breakers, and prefabricated substations for primary and secondary electrical distribution networks, serving electrical utilities and industrial/infrastructure projects across voltage classes from 12kV to 36kV.

The product platform rests on three interlocking technology families. The IM6 series consists of three-position (open / closed / earth) switch-disconnectors built into SF6-gas-filled epoxy-resin poles. The WL series comprises MV vacuum circuit breakers in which the vacuum interrupters are encapsulated during pole molding, yielding minimal maintenance and high dielectric performance. These components are integrated into modular metal-enclosed (SYStem6), stainless-steel SF6-insulated ring-main (RMSYS), and arc-resistant metal-clad (SYSclad) switchboards, supplemented by prefabricated container and kiosk-type MT/BT transformation cabins plus isolators and back-up fuses. Designs comply with the IEC 62271 series and DIN 43264 standards, providing the conformity framework required for utility and industrial tender qualification.

Sarel generates revenue from hardware sales (disconnectors, breakers, switchboards, cabins) and from design, installation, and maintenance services for MT/BT transformation cabins, AT/MT substations, and container substations. The go-to-market is sales-led: pricing is quote-based, channel coverage is regional direct sales supported by a trilingual (Italian, English, French) website and YouTube channel, and the firm self-describes a 'presenza internazionale di rilievo'. The company has no disclosed institutional investors, no funding history, no M&A activity, no partnerships, and no disclosed revenue; its single-member Srl structure implies founder or family ownership. It was named for two consecutive years (including March 2019) to Corriere della Sera's '600 Champions' list of best-performing Italian companies.

Name

Sarel

Legal name

Sarel Srl a socio unico

Website

https://sarel.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sarel is an Italian manufacturer of medium-voltage electrical equipment — SF6-insulated disconnectors, vacuum circuit breakers, and metal-enclosed/metal-clad switchboards (12-36kV) — serving electrical utilities and industrial distribution projects internationally. Privately held, founded 1989, headquartered in Lodi.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medium Voltage Electrical Equipment

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Switchgear & Switchboards (HV/MV/LV, GIS/AIS) (IMAGAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) & Hybrid Switchgear (EUADACAC), Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation) (IMAHAHAK)

Keywords

• Medium voltage switchgear
• Electrical distribution equipment
• Vacuum circuit breakers
• Metal-enclosed switchboards
• Prefabricated electrical substations

Headquarters

HQ city

Lodi

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

Revenue model

1. Medium voltage equipment manufacturing: Production and sale of medium voltage switchgear including disconnectors, circuit breakers, and switchboards for electrical distribution networks
2. Engineering services: Design, installation, and maintenance services for electrical equipment including MT/BT transformation cabins, AT/MT substations, low voltage switchboards, and container substations

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Sarel manufactures medium-voltage (MV) electrical equipment and switchboards for indoor and outdoor installation, serving primary and secondary electrical distribution networks. The portfolio includes three-position SF6-insulated disconnectors (IM6 series), vacuum circuit breakers (WL series) with encapsulated interrupters, modular metal-enclosed switchgear (SYStem6), SF6-insulated ring main units (RMSYS), metal-clad arc-resistant switchgear (SYSclad), and prefabricated MT/BT transformation cabins in container and kiosk configurations. Sarel also delivers design, installation, and maintenance services for electrical infrastructure projects.

Product overview

Sarel is an Italian company specializing in medium voltage electrical equipment, operating as a single-product portfolio company offering a comprehensive range of hardware solutions for power distribution. The product lineup centers on three main categories: disconnectors and switches (IM6 Series), circuit breakers (WL Series), and electrical switchboards/systems (SYStem6, RMSYS, SYSclad). These core products are complemented by prefabricated electrical cabins (container and kiosk types) and essential accessories including isolators and fuses. The company also provides supporting services encompassing design, installation, and maintenance. All products comply with international IEC standards for medium voltage applications ranging from 12kV to 36kV.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IM6 Series Three-Position Disconnectors Medium voltage three-position switch-disconnectors (open, closed, ground) with SF6 gas filled epoxy resin housing, available in 12-36kV ratings, used in SYStem6 switchboards and MV distribution networks.
• WL Series Medium Voltage Circuit Breakers Medium voltage indoor circuit breakers with vacuum interrupters encapsulated directly during pole molding for improved performance and minimal maintenance, available in 12-36kV ratings with lateral or frontal operation.
• SYStem6 Metal-Enclosed Switchgear Modular metal-enclosed switchgear panels with SF6 switch-disconnectors and vacuum circuit breakers, arc-proof with mechanical interlocks, designed for 12-36kV medium voltage distribution.
• RMSYS Ring Main Unit (RMU) Totally SF6 insulated ring main units in stainless steel monoblock construction, with three-position disconnectors and vacuum circuit breakers or fuses for transformer and line protection, rated 12-24kV for secondary distribution.
• SYSclad Arc-Resistant Metal-Clad Switchgear Metal-clad medium voltage switchgear compartments with air-insulated busbars and extractable WL-r vacuum circuit breakers, designed for primary distribution up to 17.5kV with arc-resistance for personnel protection.
• Container Type Electrical Cabins Prefabricated MT/BT transformation cabins housed in container enclosures with insulation and internal ventilation, equipped with transformers and medium/low voltage switchboards for outdoor installations.
• Kiosk Type Electrical Cabins Compact prefabricated MT/BT transformation cabins in kiosk configuration for transformers up to 1250kVA, designed for medium voltage distribution applications.
• Medium Voltage Accessories (Insulators and Fuses) Supporting accessories for medium voltage systems including epoxy resin load-bearing or capacitive insulators for indoor use, and back-up current-limiting fuses for MV networks up to 36kV per DIN 43264.
• Design, Installation and Maintenance Services Professional engineering services covering design, installation, and ongoing maintenance for MT/BT transformation cabins, AT/MT substations, low voltage switchboards, and container substations, leveraging Sarel's medium voltage equipment expertise.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global leader in electrification including medium-voltage switchgear (SafeRing/SafePlus RMUs, UniGear panels). A broad incumbent in the same MV equipment category as Sarel, competing head-to-head especially on utility tenders.
• Eaton: Global power management company with a broad medium-voltage product line including vacuum interrupters, switchgear, and RMUs. Competes with Sarel particularly in European industrial and utility markets.
• Siemens: Global electrification and automation conglomerate with broad medium-voltage switchgear portfolio (e.g., 8DJH RMUs, NXAir panels). Competes with Sarel across the full MV switchgear product spectrum.
• CG Power & Industrial Solutions: Indian-headquartered manufacturer of electrical equipment including medium-voltage switchgear, vacuum circuit breakers, and ring main units. A broader incumbent with overlapping MV switchgear products serving similar utility and industrial customers globally.
• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation leader with extensive medium-voltage switchgear offerings (RM6, SM6, Premset). Overlaps with Sarel in secondary distribution and industrial MV applications.

Direct peers

• ZPUE: Polish manufacturer of medium and low-voltage switchgear, including metal-enclosed and metal-clad switchboards and RMUs. Closely comparable European SME-scale MV equipment maker serving utilities and industrial customers.
• Tavrida Electric: Manufacturer of medium-voltage vacuum circuit breakers and switchgear with modular designs. Comparable as a focused MV switchgear specialist with similar vacuum interrupter technology to Sarel's WL series.
• Efacec: Portuguese manufacturer of electrical equipment and EPC services, including medium-voltage switchgear and substations. Comparable in MV equipment portfolio and Iberian/European geographic footprint.
• Ormazabal: Spanish/Basque manufacturer of medium-voltage switchgear and Ring Main Units (RMUs) with SF6 and SF6-free insulation. Directly comparable niche player offering RMUs, switchboards, and prefabricated substations for utilities, mirroring Sarel's product portfolio and customer base.
• Lucy Electric: UK-headquartered specialist in medium-voltage switchgear, Ring Main Units, and distribution automation for secondary distribution networks. Closely comparable in product mix (RMUs, panel systems) and customer type (utilities and industrial users) to Sarel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCgY-BzJsEnXigwx-pEc2Onw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sarel-s-r-l

Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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