Our history

• 2021

  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)

• 2020

  VSV version -50°C +40°C available

• 2019

  Success in performing the Short Time Current Test 80kAx1s for the earthing switch

• Achievement of ISO 45001

• 2018

  VSV is approved by INFRAESTRUTURAS DE PORTUGAL S.A (IP)

• 2017

  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"

• 2015

  19.12.2015 40th year anniversary of Coelme

• COELME has obtained the highest financial reliability index "CRIBIS PRIME COMPANY"

• 2014

  Circuit switcher LSH-CSH

• Project Fusion For Energy

• 21.04.2014: 10th year anniversary inside SSL Group

• 2012

  First supply of HV direct current 800 kV_dc disconnectors for “North-East Agra” project

• 2011

  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)

• 2010

  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

• 2009

  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

• 2007

  Acquisition of STROM (Mexico) and establishment of COELMEgic Mexico

• 2006

  First order for 800 kV_ac supplied to the Indian market

• First supply of load switchers

• Acquisition by Egic of the new headquarters (offices and facilities) in Villeurbanne, France

• 2005

  Establishment of the Power Switching Division, development and application of vacuum and SF6 technology

• 2004

  Acquisition by Southern States and establishment of High Voltage Switching European Branch (HVSEB)

• First supply of composite insulators

• 2003

  New UNI EN ISO 9001:2000 certification.
  UNI EN ISO 14001:1996 certification

• 2001

  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

• 2000

  Supply of HV direct current 420 kVdc disconnectors for “Galatina (ITALIA) – Araktos (GRECIA)” power connection project

• 1999

  New ENEL homologation of disconnectors for transmission up to 420 kV

• 1998

  FBM manufacturing (25 kV switcher for the railway sector)

• 1997

  First order for 550 kV disconnectors

• 1995

  ENEL homologation of disconnectors for 420 kV transmission

• 1994

  UNI EN ISO 9001:1994 certification

• 1994

  Acquisition of Merlin Gerin Group by Schneider Electric Group

• 1993

  Acquisition of COELME by Schneider Electric Group

• 1992

  Supply of HV direct current disconnectors for “SACOI-2” power connection project

• 1989

  First order for 18,300 A - 24 kV busbars

• 1988

  Beginning of busbar-related activities

• 1986

  ENEL homologation of disconnectors for 145 kV distribution

• 1985

  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

• 1982

  First geothermal order for "Planta Geotermoeléctrica Momotombo" in Nicaragua

• 1979

  First order for HV disconnectors

• 1979

  First 800 kV, 6,300 A knee-type disconnector

• 1978

  First order for substation connectors

• 1976

  First order for overhead line fittings

• 1975

  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

• 1972

  First order for 550 kV products

• 1966

  First supply of 7 kV, 8,000 A disconnectors for “La Rancetidal” plant (240 MW)

• 1965

  Acquisition of EGIC by Merlin Gerin Group

• 1957

  EGIC’s premises were moved to Chemin de la Mouche (Saint-Genis-Laval), on the southern outskirts of Lyon, France

• 1950

  Establishment of EGIC in Villeurbanne, on the eastern outskirts of Lyon, France