Since 1937, CITEL Inc has manufactured a complete line of surge protective devices (SPD) to protect sensitive equipment from the harmful effects of lightning strikes and other power line disturbances. CITEL is a world leader in transient voltage surge suppression products and components including AC power surge protection, DC power surge protectors, RF coaxial surge suppressors and the component gas discharge tube (GDT) surge arrestor.

CITEL manufactures two types of products,

Gas Discharge Tubes (GDT) or Surge Arrestor components for PC board level applications
Surge Protective Devices (SPD) or Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor (TVSS) modules and standalone devices for original equipment manufacturers, integrators and end users
CITEL is unique as both a manufacturer of PC board level surge arrestor components and their deployment across a full range of Surge Protective Devices for AC power, DC power, data line and RF coaxial applications. This core competency provides CITEL with an unparalleled ability to develop high performance products that deliver consistent results for any application within a customer’s facility or remote site.

CITEL’s major customers are found among the top companies within the agricultural, alternative energy, electric utility, oil & gas, process chemical, telecommunications, water & wastewater treatment, government, military, security, transportation and commercial/industrial markets.