Carello Lighting is an

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brand, and a former Italian independent

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. The company made automotive lights, and

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History

The foundation of the original company was in Turin in 1876. Carello S.p.A. (a

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) was formed in 1912. Massimo Carello became

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of the Carello Group in 1980, great-grandson of the founder. The company was also known as Fausto Carello. Carello Lighting plc (02137398) was founded in the UK.

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bought Carello in 1998.

Structure

The company had a UK factory in

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. In Italy the main factory was in Turin, with other factories in

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, and

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