We are an innovative development and production company specializing in electronic solutions. Our roots go back to 1969, when Carsten B. Svendsen founded the company. See our story by scrolling down.
2020
______
The TrapMe department is sold
After several optimizations and the spin-off of the TrapMe department, the company employs 36 people. Corona has left its mark on everyday life, but the company has a record turnover since 2011.
2019
______
50th anniversary
The company currently employs 43 people in the development and production of electronics. In addition, with sales of IoT equipment within remote metering solutions for the energy sector, as well as rat traps for the pest industry.
2018
______
The entire production is updated with the newest equipment and fixtures
​The production areas are undergoing a thorough renovation after a minor fire in the warehouse department. The production gets a huge visual boost and the newest production and technical equipment.
2017
______
CB Svendsen makes its best operationg profit since 2011
CB Svendsen makes its best operationg profit since 2011
Optimization and acquisition of new customers gives great performance and results for the year.
2016
______
Business optimization round begins
Business optimization round begins
Process and business optimization begins in several areas of the company. In addition, new initiatives are being added to strengthen operations.
​
2016
______
TrapMe department established
Acquisition of IP rights for electronic rat trap with a sales department in Jutland.Â
Â
2016
______
Ã…rhus department established
Embedded software department.
​
2016
______
Jakob og Martin takes over CB Svendsen, Carsten retires
The company employs 43 people.
​
2015
______
Acquisition of I-No Aps’ activities – Activities sold under the name SpectraNord
SpectraNord is engaged on development, production and sale of LED lighting and management systems branded on its own name – Closed in 2018.
Â
2012
______
Jakob and Martin each take over 20% of CB Svendsen
The company employs 45 people after adjustment through the financial crisis.
2009
______
Carsten Svendsen purchases building nr. 24 – CBS 24 ApS
The companies total area constitutes 3400 m2.
2008
______
Highest employee number
Highest employee number
60 employees with a turnover of DKK 84 million. 85% of sales are customer-specific electronic solutions and the rest are own products.
2007
______
Acquisition of Stratega
The department develops and produces customer-specific electronic products.
2004
______
Acquisition of Powerlab
The department develops and produces customer-specific power supplies.
1999
______
Acquisition of Instrulog
Instrulog supplies the company with a product program within electronic timers for compressors. The company has 50 employees.
1995
______
Acquisition of Ultraprint – change of name to CB Ultraprint
CB Ultraprint has a procution of PCB in Hvidovre. CB Ultraprint closed in 2005 due to competition from abroad.
1994
______
Remote Metering – Acquisition of department from Sofus Berendsen
Remote Metering – Acquisition of department from Sofus Berendsen
THe department is engaged on development, production and sale of remote metering equipment. The department is still very active. The company employs 34 people.
1993
______
Q8 service department
Q8 service- department
The company is ordered to develop and produce the payment system for Q8’s quick tank and the quick wash, as well as electronic pricing signs. A service department was established with 10 employees throughout the country. The department closed down in 2010 due to changes in purchasing agreement.
1989
______
The department CB Medico established
The department is engaged with production and sale of own products within therapeutic lasers. A sales department is established in England. CB Svendsen now employs 30 people in the development and production of electronic equipment. CB Medico closes in 1993.
1988
______
Start of Doro Danmark
KTAS’ monopoly on telephone and switchboards is abolished. Doro Denmark sold in 1993.
1988
______
Carsten Svendsen purchases building 22
1988
______
Acquisition of Daytronic
The company expands with the development and production of customer-specific power supplies and sales of its own product range. The company now consists of 18 employees.
1983
______
The company is expanding with computer-based print layout software (CAD/CAM)
The company is expanding with computer-based print layout software (CAD/CAM)
The company now employs 12 people in the development and production of customer-specific electronics solutions. The company establishes cooperation in Taiwan in order to meet the growing need for competitive volume productions.
1981
______
Acquisition of Danaid
The company expands with the development and production of power supplies and regulation of runway and taxi lights for airports. Danaid sold in 1997.
1979
______
CB Svendsen moves to Kirke Værløsevej
It began with 180 m2 on the 1st floor, short after expanding to the two buildings that the company has today.
1976
______
CB Svendsen moves to Smørum
The company has now 7 employees + 15 part-time monitrices for cable and circuit assembly.
1976
______
Change of name to CB Svendsen A/S
CBS Electronic may change its name due to CBS Canadian Broadcasting Systems objecting to the use of the name CBS.
1973
______
CBS Electronics moves to Tårstrup, Blåkildecentret
CBS Electronics moves to Tårstrup, Blåkilde-centret
The company has now 3 employees.
1. august 1969
______