CAREL celebrates two decades of innovation and partnership in China

On April 29, CAREL celebrated the 20th anniversary of CAREL Electronic Suzhou with an event themed “Together for a Bright Future.” The ceremony was attended by representatives of the Chinese government, the Italian Consulate in Shanghai, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in China, industry experts, customers from China and the Asia-Pacific region, suppliers, and media.

Among the guests at the 20th anniversary celebration were Rocco Carlo Genchi, Deputy Consul General of the Italian Consulate in Shanghai; Francesco Nalini, Group CEO; Alberto Catullo, CEO of the APAC Region; Luciano Marzaro and Frank Xia, respectively Managing Director and Head of Sales and Marketing of CAREL Electronic Suzhou; and Lorenzo Bali, representative of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in China.

CAREL’s journey in China began in the early 1990s through distributors in Hong Kong and Taiwan, followed by the opening of a representative office in Shanghai. In 2005, CAREL Suzhou was officially established to support the growing presence of international customers in the Asian market. The manufacturing facility expanded rapidly, employing 200 people by 2009. Over time, the branch enhanced its R&D capabilities by establishing its own research laboratory, launching localized product versions, and developing software tailored to the diverse needs of the Chinese market. Today, CAREL Electronic Suzhou employs over 350 people, including 65 engineers in the R&D department dedicated to the design and development of new solutions for the HVAC/R market.

Over the past twenty years, CAREL has successfully integrated European innovation with Chinese expertise, becoming a benchmark in the HVAC/R sector in China. Reflecting on this journey, Luciano Marzaro, Managing Director of CAREL Electronic Suzhou, stated: "The past 20 years have been a story of growth, collaboration, and mutual learning. We have built a strong local presence while remaining true to CAREL’s global values. Our success in China is the result of a shared vision, where innovation and cultural exchange have gone hand in hand. We are proud of what we have achieved and excited for what lies ahead."