Bruno Barbieri, Founder

Improving Since 1964

Being proud of our products, because we do not only sell cables and systems: we do provide solutions.

Walter Barbieri, Cofle CEO

IN THE 60’S… In 1964 Bruno Barbieri founds Cofle, introducing an innovative way in manufacturing Control Cables for the Automotive Industry. The first production line is for Original Equipment Cables (OEM) for the most important italian brands.

1960

IN THE 70’S… The Company increases rapidly, moving into a new manufacturing plant. The Automotive control cables range, as well as the systems for Agricultural and Earth Moving Machines, are greatly extended. Cofle starts to distribute its solutions on a global basis.

1970

IN THE 80’S… The first plant for internal production of cables, inner tubes, covered wire ropes, cover conduits for pull and push-pull cables is created; the starting of this process for verticalization of production would allow Cofle to become an “all-in-house” company.

1980

IN THE 90’S… These are the years of the Aftermarket division achievements: its increasingly recognition within the markets induces Cofle to establish a new logistic center, with a 4000 square meters warehouse.
Cofle starts his expansion abroad founding Tabo in Turkey, carried out into producing After Market articles originally to be meant for Middle Eastern and North African markets.

1990

THE NEW MILLENIUM… The company has a great impulse in its external expansion. In quick succession Cofle DCI and Cofle TK, both in Turkey, and Cofle China are founded, meanwhile laying the groundworks for Cofle do Brasil, that will start its first production in 2016.

MILL

TODAY… Cofle is a worldwide Group present in 6 Countries with 6 production sites, modern and efficient Logistic Centres, a design and co-engineering project department, and over 550 employees. The Aftermarket Catalogue counts more than 7,000 solutions, all created and developed on the basis of OEM knowhow and in conformity with OEM technical specifications.

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