CME

What CME does

C.M.E. S.r.l. is an Italian privately held manufacturer of metal enclosures for electrical and electronic equipment, founded in 1979 by Giuseppe Mendozzi and headquartered in Formigine (Modena), Italy. The company operates a single integrated production facility of approximately 8,000–8,500 square meters that handles the full manufacturing cycle in-house, including laser cutting, punching, panel bending, powder coating (epoxy-polyester thermosetting, standard RAL 7035), and final assembly. Its product portfolio spans wall-mount enclosures (series S, SV, SD, SC, SDC, DPI, SDR), modular and monoblocco electrical cabinets (SS1/SS2, SLF1/SLF2, SLFC1/SLFC2), 19-inch IT/telecom rack enclosures, modular console enclosures ("leggii"), and stainless steel variants in AISI 304/316 for corrosive-environment applications. Products carry IP55/IP65/IP66 protection ratings, IK10 impact resistance, and are certified to IEC EN 62208, EN 60529, EN 50102, and (since 2024) UL508A TYPE 1 and TYPE 12 via NEMA-UL/CSA testing.

The company sells into four primary verticals: industrial automation (its flagship segment), IT & telecommunications, electrical distribution, and stainless steel solutions for food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and oil & gas applications. It monetizes exclusively through hardware sales — both standardized catalog items and bespoke custom solutions (custom drilling, dimensions, paint colors, battery assembly, accessory installation). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is conducted through a regional network of specialized independent sales agents across Italy, supplemented by direct headquarters contact for uncovered regions, plus a Telegram channel and LinkedIn presence for outreach. No headcount, revenue, or ownership changes beyond the founder are disclosed; no external investors, parent entities, subsidiaries, or M&A activity are referenced. The company reinvests 5.5% of revenue into R&D and holds three registered patents (cabinet mounting posts in 1981 and 1999, zamak handle/locking mechanism in 2001), including a proprietary 10-fold profile system and polyurethane bi-component gasket technology.

The customer base is not disclosed — no named logos, case studies, or channel partners appear in the source material. The company appears to serve a fragmented base of mid-market industrial OEMs, panel builders, system integrators, and end users across its target verticals, with no disclosed anchor accounts or segment-level revenue split. Geographic footprint is implicitly Italy-centric via its agent network, though the 2024 UL508A certification signals intent to access North American markets. Marketing channels are limited to the company website (cme.mo.it), LinkedIn, Telegram, and direct phone/email.

Name

CME

Legal name

C.M.E. S.r.l.

Website

https://cme.mo.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

C.M.E. S.r.l. is an Italian metal enclosure manufacturer producing IP55–IP66 rated electrical cabinets, wall-mount cases, 19-inch racks, and stainless steel enclosures for industrial automation, IT/telecom, electrical distribution, and food/pharma/oil-and-gas customers since 1979.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metal Enclosures

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Enclosures, Boxes & DIN-Rail Hardware (junction boxes, cabinets, panel enclosures, DIN rail, gland plates) (IMAGAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substation Control Houses, Enclosures & Physical Infrastructure (EUADACAK), Racks, Cabinets & Physical Enclosures (HDABAKAF), Ruggedized/Harsh-Environment Electronics Manufacturing (IP-rated, shock/vibration, wide-temp) (IMAGAGAF)

Keywords

• Metal enclosures
• Electrical cabinets
• Industrial enclosures
• 19-inch rack cabinets
• Stainless steel enclosures

Headquarters

HQ city

Formigine

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal Enclosure Sales: C.M.E. S.r.l. generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of metal enclosures for electrical and electronic equipment, including standard and customized products. Revenue comes from wall-mounted cases, electrical cabinets, lecterns, IT & network racks, and stainless steel enclosures, along with accessories and climate control components.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

C.M.E. S.r.l. manufactures metal enclosures for electrical and electronic equipment, including wall-mount cases, modular and monoblock cabinets, junction boxes, 19-inch IT rack cabinets, console enclosures, and stainless-steel variants. The products carry IP55/IP65/IP66 protection ratings, are UL508A-certified, and serve industrial automation, electrical distribution, and IT/telecom applications. Custom-engineered enclosure solutions are also offered to client specification.

Product overview

C.M.E. S.r.l. is a manufacturer of metal enclosures for electrical and electronic equipment founded in 1979. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of standardized and customizable products organized into four main categories: (1) Casse (wall-mount enclosures) including series S/SV/SD, SC/SDC, DPI, and SDR; (2) Armadi Elettrici (electrical cabinets) comprising modular SS1/SS2, monoblocco SLF1/SLF2, compact monoblocco SLFC1/SLFC2, and PC-mount SPC series; (3) Leggii (console enclosures) with modular LGBA/LGBC and compact LGR/LGS series; and (4) IT & Reti (19" rack enclosures) including CSR cases and SS rack cabinets. Products feature IP55/IP65/IP66 protection ratings and IK10 impact resistance, with standard epoxy-polyester powder coating in RAL 7035. The company also offers stainless steel variants (AISI 304/316) and fully custom solutions. All products undergo NEMA-UL/CSA testing and are UL508A certified for TYPE 1 and TYPE 12.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Casse Serie S, SV e SD

Quantifiable outcome

• IP55 protection degree for standard enclosures, IP65 for SC/SDC series, IP66 for SDR series
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Eldon (nVent): Eldon specialises in mild-steel and stainless-steel enclosures for industrial and harsh-environment applications. Its stainless steel and modular cabinet ranges are directly comparable to CME's AISI 304/316 and SS modular families.
• Fibox: Finnish enclosure specialist focused on polycarbonate and metallic enclosures for industrial automation and electrical distribution. Closely comparable in size, product focus, and European mid-market positioning to CME.
• Teknomes: Italian enclosure manufacturer operating in the same Modena-region industrial cluster as CME. Overlaps on wall-mount, floor-standing, and custom enclosures for industrial automation with similar mid-market Italian positioning.
• Hensel: German family-owned manufacturer of electrical distribution enclosures, junction boxes, and cable junction systems. Similar founder-owned, mid-sized European specialist profile with IP-rated product lines overlapping CME's SDR and electrical distribution segment.

Broad incumbents

• Legrand: Legrand's Atlantic, Marina, and XL3 enclosures serve electrical distribution and industrial applications. Overlaps with CME's S, SV, and electrical distribution cabinets, with broader portfolio and global distribution reach.
• ABB: ABB offers enclosures and cabinets for industrial automation, electrical distribution, and infrastructure. Its System pro E and SMISSLINE lines overlap CME's SS, SLF, and electrical distribution offerings at the project-specification level.
• Eaton: Eaton's xEnergy and CI-K enclosures serve industrial control and electrical distribution markets. Competes with CME's modular SS and monobloc SLF lines at the panel-builder specification level.
• Rittal: German global market leader in industrial enclosures, cabinets, and climate control. Rittal's SE, AE, and KS series compete directly with CME's SS, SLF, and SLFC modular/monobloc lines on IP55/UL-certified specifications.
• nVent (Hoffman brand): US-listed nVent's Hoffman enclosure portfolio covers wall-mount, freestanding, and modular cabinets with UL/NEMA ratings directly comparable to CME's S, SV, SD, SC, and SDC product families.
• Schneider Electric (Spacial range): Spacial S/SD/SF steel enclosures from Schneider Electric compete head-on with CME's wall-mount and modular cabinets in industrial automation and electrical distribution applications across Europe.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cme-s-r-l

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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