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Division 27

Manufacture of electrical equipment

This macro-category covers the manufacture of equipment that produces, distributes, transforms or uses electrical energy. If you produce transformers, motors, cables, sockets, switches or other connecting devices, your activity falls here. It is the 'electrical skeleton' of any building or industrial installation.

Included Activities & Applicability

  • ✅ Manufacture of electric motors
  • ✅ generators and transformers Manufacture of electricity distribution and control apparatus Manufacture of batteries and accumulators Manufacture of insulated wire and cable Manufacture of connection devices for wires and cables Manufacture of electric lighting lamps and fixtures

Excluded Activities & Restrictions

  • ❌ Manufacture of electronic components (excluded
  • ❌ fall under division 26) Manufacture of household electrical appliances (excluded
  • ❌ fall under division 27.5) Installation and repair of electrical equipment (fall under divisions 33 and 43)

Subordinate Structure

271 Manufacture of electric motors, generators and transformers
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2711 Manufacture of electric motors, generators and transformers
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2712 Manufacture of electricity distribution and control apparatus
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272 Manufacture of accumulators and batteries
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2720 Manufacture of accumulators and batteries
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273 Manufacture of connecting devices
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2731 Manufacture of fibre optic cables
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2732 Manufacture of other electrical and electronic wires and cables
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2733 Manufacture of connection devices for electrical and electronic wires and cables
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274 Manufacture of electric lighting equipment
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2740 Manufacture of electric lighting equipment
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275 Manufacture of domestic appliances
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2751 Manufacture of household appliances
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2752 Manufacture of non-electric domestic equipment
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279 Manufacture of other electrical equipment
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2790 Manufacture of other electrical equipment
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Detailed Analysis & Commercial Insights

Manufacture of electrical equipment

Manufacture of electrical equipment, classified under CAEN division 27, represents a cornerstone of Romanian industry. It includes the production of motors, generators, transformers, batteries, cables, and connection devices for wires and cables. In short, any equipment that transforms, transports or uses electrical energy, except for purely electronic components and household appliances, falls here.

From a macroeconomic perspective, this industry provides the basic infrastructure for electrification, automation and digitalisation. In Romania, the sector has seen steady growth, supported by investments in transport and distribution networks, the increase in renewable energy production and the need to modernise the industrial park. Companies active in CAEN 27 contribute significantly to GDP and exports, with Romanian products appreciated on European markets.

The evolution of this niche has been marked by the transition from traditional manufacturing of motors and transformers to smart products with sensors and connectivity. Connection devices, such as industrial sockets, connectors and special cables, have become increasingly sophisticated, meeting energy efficiency and safety requirements.

Among the challenges entrepreneurs in this field face are fierce competition from Asian manufacturers, rising raw material costs (copper, aluminium, steel) and the need to comply with strict technical standards. Also, digitalisation and Industry 4.0 require continuous investment in automation and the development of products compatible with the Internet of Things. However, opportunities are plentiful, especially in the context of the energy transition and the expansion of charging networks for electric vehicles.