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Group 271

Manufacture of electric motors, generators and transformers

This category covers the production of electric motors, generators and transformers, i.e. equipment that converts electrical energy into motion or vice versa. Essentially, essential parts for machines, power plants and distribution networks are manufactured here. If you produce motors for pumps, generators for hydroelectric plants or transformers for electrical substations, this is the appropriate CAEN code.

Included Activities & Applicability

  • ✅ Manufacture of electric motors
  • ✅ except starting motors for internal combustion engines Manufacture of electric generators (including generators for wind turbines) Manufacture of power and distribution electric transformers Manufacture of electricity distribution and control equipment Manufacture of static electric converters (inverters
  • ✅ rectifiers) Manufacture of reactors and electric coils

Excluded Activities & Restrictions

  • ❌ Manufacture of starting motors for internal combustion engines (from CAEN 2931) Manufacture of turbines (from CAEN 2811) Manufacture of generators for wind turbines only if integrated into turbines (from CAEN 2811) Manufacture of batteries and accumulators (from CAEN 2720) Manufacture of electric wires and cables (from CAEN 2732) Manufacture of electric welding apparatus (from CAEN 2790) Repair and maintenance of motors
  • ❌ generators and transformers (from CAEN 3314)

Subordinate Structure

2711 Manufacture of electric motors, generators and transformers
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2712 Manufacture of electricity distribution and control apparatus
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Detailed Analysis & Commercial Insights

Industry Overview

The manufacture of electric motors, generators and transformers, coded under CAEN 271, represents one of the basic pillars of the electrical and electronic sector in Romania. This not only supports the functioning of the national energy infrastructure but also contributes significantly to the country's exports, having a long-standing tradition in industrial centers such as Bucharest, Craiova, Brașov or Timișoara. In the context of the global transition to green energy, Romanian producers of generators for wind turbines and high-efficiency transformers have the opportunity to integrate into European value chains. Although international competition is fierce, flexibility and competitive costs offer advantages to local entrepreneurs. Among the major challenges are the fluctuation of raw material prices, such as copper and silicon steel, as well as the need for strict certifications for the EU market. Furthermore, digitalization and energy efficiency requirements impose constant investments in research and development. To remain competitive, an entrepreneur in this field must follow automation trends and collaborate with technical institutes for innovation. In conclusion, CAEN 271 offers a solid framework for sustainable businesses but requires a strategy oriented towards quality and technological adaptation.