CITEL

About CITEL

CITEL is a manufacturer specializing in surge and lightning protection, headquartered in Paris. The company develops and manufactures surge protection devices (Parafoudre/SPD) for low-voltage networks, for DC networks in photovoltaics, and for data centers. The product portfolio uses proprietary technologies: the patented VG technology combines gas discharge tubes (GSG) with varistors and is used for Type 1 and Type 2 SPDs as well as PV protection; the patented CTC technology (Central Thermal Control) implements a compact thermal disconnection unit in the center of the SPD with all-pole disconnection. The range of services includes technical consulting by engineers, training and seminars on lightning and surge protection, in-house testing laboratories, and logistics. CITEL operates internationally with subsidiaries in several countries; the German language is served.

Site

Paris

Processes

Surge protection / lightning protection solutions (Parafoudre/SPD), Customer training and consulting, Logistics, Testing and test laboratories, Technical support by engineers

Materials

VG Technology (Gas Discharge Tube + Varistor), CTC Technology (Central Thermal Control), Varistor Technology

Certificates

ISO certified, ISO certification (details unknown)

Industries

Electrical Installation / Low-Voltage Networks, Photovoltaics (DC Networks), Datacenter

1. 01

   Engineering and Development

2. 02

   Testing in In-House Test Laboratory

3. 03

   Manufacturing

4. 04

   Consulting and Training

5. 05

   Logistics and Delivery

6. 06

   Technical Support

Technologies and Processes

Sites

Products and Assemblies

Inside the production

Quality

CITEL operates its own testing laboratories and states an ISO certification; the exact standard is not specified.