Company History

MAREL was founded in 1994 as a family-owned company engaged in the trade of electrical materials. Following the growing demand for cable accessories and guided by its own business vision, MAREL launched its own production in January 1997. The first product was a Screw-type mechanical cable lug, manufactured in the family garage. Thanks to high product quality and strong market orientation, the product range was expanded in 1998 to include Tubular copper cable lugs and joints, and in 1999 to include LV ABC (Aerial Bundled Cable) accessories. During this two-year period, the number of employees increased from 2 to 10, and the first production facility with an area of 200 m² was constructed.
In the following years, MAREL focused on the development of new products in the field of LV ABC accessories, including the first model of IPC 16–35/35–70 mm² (also known as 2,5–35/16–95 mm² CBS/CT 95). Its improved version, fully aligned with modern market requirements, is today the company’s best-selling product. In addition, products such as dead end clamps PA 1500, suspension clamps PS 1500 and anchoring clamps PA 25 were developed. In 2005, the entire business system was aligned with the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard. As a result of adequate planning and production development, the first major export contract was realized in 2010. Since then, every segment of MAREL’s operations has been oriented toward specific technical and technological requirements arising from various parts of the global market.
Following increasing market demands and production automation trends, construction of new production facilities with an area of 2,000 m2 began in 2012, and the new factory started operations in 2015.

Quality and International Standards

The quality of our products guarantees durability and reliability under all weather conditions, while precise technical design enables easy installation and long service life.
All MAREL’s products have been tested in accordance with relevant international standards: EN 50483:2009 – Test requirements for low voltage aerial bundled cable accessories, EN 61238-1:2020 – Test methods and requirements for compression and mechanical connectors for power cables, EN 61284:2009 – Overhead lines - Requirements and tests for fittings for overhead lines of nominal voltage above 45 kV, fittings for overhead lines of lower nominal voltage and similar fittings for substations. EN ISO 1461:2022 – Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles. Testings were carried out in an independent, accredited laboratory in accordance with EN ISO/IEC 17025, ensuring reliability, objectivity, and verified compliance of the products with applicable technical requirements.
MAREL operates in accordance with an Integrated Management System (IMS), which includes the Quality Management System (QMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OH&S). This system has been implemented in compliance with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018, and is applied across all organizational functions and business activities.

Production and Capacities

• Production processes take place in a modernly equipped manufacturing facility covering an area of 3,000 m2, consisting of the following units:
• Non-ferrous die casting plant with forging facility
• Thermoplastic injection molding plant
• Metal fabrication plant with maintenance workshop
• Metal machining plant with mold shop
• Assembly line with packaging
• CNC turning plant
• Laboratory for development testing and analysis
• Laboratory for factory testing, process control, and final inspection
• Warehouse management and production coordination department
• Sales and procurement department
• Human resources department
• Research and development of markets, new products, and new technologies department
• Marketing and after-sales technical support department

Business Activities and Markets

The core business activity of MAREL is the design, development, and manufacturing of power and telecommunications accessories, including cable lugs and joints, accessories for LV non-insulated networks up to 1 kV, accessories for LV ABC up to 1 kV, as well as other cable accessories.
Currently, MAREL exports its products to more than 74 countries worldwide. In addition to the product  portfolio related to power distribution networks, MAREL is also present in the sectors of overhead telecommunications networks, solar power plants, and electric vehicle charging networks.

Sustainability and Responsibility

In accordance with best business practices, MAREL is actively committed to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment, employee training and education, and raising awareness of occupational safety, while fostering strong relationships with the local community and respecting the principles of the circular economy. In its operations, MAREL continuously invests in energy-efficient production equipment and responsibly manages resources and waste, thereby contributing to reduced energy consumption, implementation of renewable energy programs, reduction of CO2 emissions, and overall reduction of its carbon footprint.