Cobra Automotive Technologies S.p.A is a
leader in the design and manufacture of security solutions for the
automotive industry. Founded in 1975, Cobra is a
Tier One partner to the main European and Asian car and motorcycle
manufacturers, developing bespoke solutions for both factory and
aftermarket installation. The company has a worldwide network
of around 40 local commercial partners.
Through its CobraTrak and NavTrak brands,
Cobra is the European market leader for stolen vehicle tracking and
location based services. The company supplies stolen vehicle
tracking and recovery services at a pan-European level to Audi,
Bentley, Ferrari, Infiniti, Lamborghini, Maserati, Mitsubishi,
Nissan, Porsche, Renault, Tesla and Volkswagen.
Cobra's product range for the UK extends from
Cobra
anti-theft alarms for both cars and motorcycles, to Cobra ParkMaster aftermarket parking aids,
Rosen
retro fit in-car DVD systems, BlueConnect Bluetooth handsfree
systems and E-Cruise aftermarket cruise control.
CobraTrak vehicle tracking
systems use the latest GPS/GSM technology to provide pinpoint
accuracy and unparalleled service levels, with police liaison in
local language through Secure Operating Centres across 36 European
countries and Russia. All of Cobra's vehicle tracking solutions are
Thatcham
accredited and recognised by major insurers.
Cobra UK Limited has two UK bases. The
Location Based Services office in Sale manages and distributes
both the CobraTrak and NavTrak stolen
vehicle tracking brands. Provision and installation of the
tracking technology behind Coverbox Pay as you Drive car
isnurance is also managed by the Sale office.
Cobra's Sunbury on Thames office distributes a range of
automotive electronic systems, including: Cobra anti-theft systems, Cobra ParkMaster parking sensors, Rosen retro fit in-car DVD
systems, BlueConnect Bluetooth handsfree systems
and E-Cruise aftermarket cruise control.
Cobra also has direct operations in Italy,
Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland, UK, Japan and China. Design
and manufacturing of electronic systems take place at the company's
Headquarters in Varese, Italy, with software applications for
location based services being developed at their facilities in
Sophia Antipolis, France.
Cobra was listed on the Milan Stock Exchange,
STAR segment, on December 12, 2006.
The group's turnover in 2008 totalled 121.2 million Euros, an
increase of 4.2% compared to the previous year.