New UNI EN ISO 9001, UNI EN ISO 14001 and UNI EN ISO 45001 certifications
Technical validation of VSV from SNCF Réseau as single-pole circuit breaker
VSV-D (25kV-2500A) circuit breaker version is validated by SNCF Réseau.
VSV switcher is validated by INFRABEL (Belgium).
First installation of VSV switcher on INFRABEL network.
VSV switcher is validated by ENERGEL OY (Finland)
VSV version -50°C +40°C available
Success in performing the Short Time Current Test 80kAx1s for the earthing switch
Achievement of ISO 45001
VSV is approved by INFRAESTRUTURAS DE PORTUGAL S.A (IP)
Coelme obtains the revalidation of NoCC 1096, 1097 & 1098
First autonomous operating mechanism installed in Italy
COELME has obtained the highest financial reliability index "CRIBIS PRIME COMPANY"
19.12.2015 40th year anniversary of Coelme
COELME has obtained the highest financial reliability index "CRIBIS PRIME COMPANY"
Circuit switcher LSH-CSH
Project Fusion For Energy
21.04.2014: 10th year anniversary inside SSL Group
First supply of HV direct current 800 kVdc disconnectors for “North-East Agra” project
Success in extreme temperature test (-70 °C) for CD motor operating mechanisms
Success in extreme temperature test (-60 °C) for CBD, SLOB and VR2D disconnectors
Attainment of FINGRID homologation (Finland)
Attainment of BELENERGO-GOST homologation (Belarus)
ENERGOPOMIAR certification (Poland)
Attainment of ENERGOCERT-GOST homologation (Russia)
First VSV (AC catenary switcher) installed in Cherbourg
Attainment of OH SAS 18001:2007 certification
Establishment of COELMEgic China
Attainment of CADAFE homologation (Venezuela)
New UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 and UNI EN ISO 14001:2004 certifications
RTE certification for disconnectors up to 420 kV
Acquisition of STROM (Mexico) and establishment of COELMEgic Mexico
First order for 800 kVac supplied to the Indian market
First supply of load switchers
Acquisition by Egic of the new headquarters (offices and facilities) in Villeurbanne, France
Establishment of the Power Switching Division, development and application of vacuum and SF6 technology
Acquisition by Southern States and establishment of High Voltage Switching European Branch (HVSEB)
First supply of composite insulators
New UNI EN ISO 9001:2000 certification.
UNI EN ISO 14001:1996 certification
Attainment of CFE homologation (Mexico)
New 550 kV vertical-break SLOB disconnector
Establishment of VAS, a joint venture between Schneider High Voltage and VaTech (Austria).
Establishment of Disconnector Business Unit between COELME and EGIC
2001 January 01
COELME and EGIC merge
Supply of HV direct current 420 kVdc disconnectors for “Galatina (ITALIA) – Araktos (GRECIA)” power connection project
New ENEL homologation of disconnectors for transmission up to 420 kV
FBM manufacturing (25 kV switcher for the railway sector)
First order for 550 kV disconnectors
ENEL homologation of disconnectors for 420 kV transmission
UNI EN ISO 9001:1994 certification
Acquisition of Merlin Gerin Group by Schneider Electric Group
Acquisition of COELME by Schneider Electric Group
Supply of HV direct current disconnectors for “SACOI-2” power connection project
First order for 18,300 A - 24 kV busbars
Beginning of busbar-related activities
ENEL homologation of disconnectors for 145 kV distribution
COELME’s headquarters and factory were moved to Santa Maria di Sala, a small town in the industrial hub connecting the provinces of Treviso, Venice and Padua, Italy
First geothermal order for "Planta Geotermoeléctrica Momotombo" in Nicaragua
First order for HV disconnectors
First 800 kV, 6,300 A knee-type disconnector
First order for substation connectors
First order for overhead line fittings
Establishment of COELME based in Vigodarzere (PD), Italy.
The first COELME products were overhead line fittings and substation connectors. The design of MV and HV disconnectors started as soon as the Company was established
First order for 550 kV products
First supply of 7 kV, 8,000 A disconnectors for “La Rancetidal” plant (240 MW)
Acquisition of EGIC by Merlin Gerin Group
EGIC’s premises were moved to Chemin de la Mouche (Saint-Genis-Laval), on the southern outskirts of Lyon, France
Establishment of EGIC in Villeurbanne, on the eastern outskirts of Lyon, France