CNA Group is a holding company that manufactures kitchen appliances worldwide, encompassing the brands CATA, EDESA, NODOR, and APELSON.
It is a business group that manufactures components and carries out production in its various facilities, which means it is present and involved in every phase of the product.
Our four commercial formats make up one of the largest appliance manufacturing companies in the world.
Each of our brands has a unique personality and its own design team. They all have the independence to develop the appliances that best fit their customers, and they share CNA's sustainable business model.
Each of our brands has a unique personality and its own design team. They all have the independence to develop the appliances that best fit their customers, and they share CNA's sustainable business model.
Each of CNA's own brands forms a different market segment to offer diversity in the market.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT
Throughout our value chain, we implement improvements to reduce our energy consumption.
RECYCLING
Throughout our value chain, we implement improvements to reduce our energy consumption.
We are part of organizations such as:
Fundación Ecolec:
Research and development of new recycling techniques and processes for materials.
ANFEL
Efficient and respectful management of common interests.
FAPE
Fundamental values that support sustainability.
We aim to close the loop of our appliances' lifecycle, thus preventing any from ending up in a landfill.
MAXIMUM ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Thanks to the work carried out by the R&D team in CNA Group facilities' laboratories, we have managed to reduce the energy consumption of our appliances. A++ and A+++ labeling.
SUSTAINABILITY
As an organization, it is in our hands to bring sustainability to our manufacturing processes.
We are committed to reducing emissions and minimize waste generation providing infrastructure for waste management (WEEE).
We create efficient products with maximum energy ratings of A+++ through the integration of new technologies. We make voluntary agreements to reduce CO2 emissions. Among our collaborators, we distribute our ethical code for international suppliers.
We are constantly improving our supply chain; our factories and associated suppliers must meet stablished minimum requirements.
We ensure they meet our standards through audits, improvement plans, and technical training sessions.
ECOLOGICAL DESIGN
We design using the eco-design methodology. Evaluating the product's lifespan and reviewing each step of the process, paying careful attention to material selection and combining respectful criteria in packaging.
HISTORY
A JOURNEY OF MORE THAN 70 YEARS
What is CNA Group?
CNA Group is comprised of four brands: CATA, EDESA, NODOR, and APELSON. These are Spanish brands with a long tradition, historic pioneers in the manufacturing of each of their flagship products.
THE ORIGIN OF A MULTINATIONAL
Within the group, the company Cata, headquartered in the province of Barcelona, began its industrial activity in 1947 with the manufacturing of coffee grinders and other small appliances. It started as a family workshop that gradually redirected its activity towards the domestic extraction segment.
In 1988, there was a change in the company's direction, and Mr. Jorge Parladé de Elía joined the general management, who continues to be part of the organization's driving force as President-CEO.
In 1993, the production of extractor hoods began at the facilities in Torelló, while preparations were underway at the manufacturing facilities in China, inaugurated in 1997.
Since its inception, CNA Group has grown and strengthened its market position, achieving its current leadership in the Spanish domestic extraction market and becoming a benchmark in the international market within its sector.
INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION
Internationalization is the foundation of our business, both in sourcing materials and in seeking technology. The relocation of production and manufacturing updates according to macroeconomic events is the result of maintaining constant efficiency and production capacity. We manufacture on three continents, source raw materials from numerous countries, and sell our products in over 100 countries.
CNA Group's growth is marked by its international expansion, which includes the creation of subsidiaries and branches.
Currently, CNA Group is present in more than 113 countries.
NEWS
CNA Group Appoints Santiago Torent as Executive Chairman
Barcelona, August 2025 – CNA Group, parent company of the renowned Spanish brands Cata, Edesa, and Nodor, has announced the appointment of Santiago Torent as its new Executive Chairman. This strategic move marks the beginning of a new phase of expansion, modernization, and international growth for the company.
After more than three decades of leadership, Jorge Parladé de Elía will step down from his executive role, while continuing to contribute to the Group’s corporate governance and strategic direction, supporting a smooth transition in business management.
COMMITMENT TO WORKERS
At CNA Group, we strive to foster teamwork, motivation, and self-fulfillment among our employees.
Our purpose is to aim for comprehensive development within the company (both professionally and personally), offering security, stability, quality of life, training, and opportunities for improvement, providing them with the necessary resources.
We maintain a respectful environment that values diversity and equal opportunities.
We promote a positive and supportive attitude.
CORE VALUES
Transparency and internal communication.
A proper balance between work, family, and leisure.
Fair training and salary policies with equal opportunities.
Responsible hiring processes.
HR DEPARTMENT
Aims to promote and improve the efficient and productive performance of personnel in the company, ensuring they are responsible from a strategic, ethical, and social perspective.
PRODUCT QUALITY
QUALITY GUARANTEE
The high level of professionals at CNA Group and great attention to every detail in manufacturing are guarantees of quality. CNA, under all its brands, has received manufacturing process certifications (ISO 9001) and product certifications (C.C.A.*) that endorse our technology and quality. But there is something even better: a daily quality award we receive; the satisfaction of our customers.
Quality is our reason for being, the safety and reliability of the product. Performing production with constant precision and supervision in order to reach the highest quality standards.
*Cenelec Certificate Agreement.
QUALITY AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
CATA ELECTRODOMÉSTICOS, S.L.U. aims to manufacture products that meet the needs of the market and its customers, promoting the "Continuous Improvement" of all its processes. It is absolutely committed to improving its quality system, developing a policy and measurable objectives consistent with customer satisfaction and the needs and expectations of stakeholders. The results obtained in each of its products in terms of product reliability, performance, and process improvement are the result of the work of its employees under the concept of quality in product realization for the customer.
LEGAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
CATA ELECTRODOMÉSTICOS, S.L.U. is committed to complying with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements for the manufacturing and operation of its products, as well as all requirements requested by its customers.
ETHICS AND RESPONSIBILITY
All company activities are carried out in a way that avoids any illegal or irresponsible behavior by those working on behalf of or for CATA ELECTRODOMÉSTICOS, S.L.U. In this same vein, all company collaborators, whether suppliers, customers, external services, or various partnerships, are involved.
INNOVATION
We launch products and provide services to contribute to improving market solutions. The development of technological solutions comes from a team of professionals: technicians, engineers, designers, and direct collaborators who are part of the R&D+i team.
We are a team of nearly 50 people strictly focused on bringing new technology to our daily lives. Integrating innovation into our appliances to make people's lives easier. That is why we add value through our products thanks to technological development in different areas.
CNA Group aims to expand the culture of innovation, which is why it also focuses on the utilities and applications of products.
TECHNOLOGY OF EXCELLENCE
We could boast of cutting-edge technology, innovation capacity, and significant investment in state-of-the-art machinery. We are also proud to be the first to implement factories abroad with integrated vertical production.
But we rather to speak about technology of excellence, which is aimed at perfecting CNA Group products, adapting them to market needs ensuring they are even more durable, useful, and unbeatable.
DESIGN, A MATTER OF AMBITION
We do not settle for technologically perfect products. An extractor, a decorative or extractor hood, an induction hob, an oven. A new product is a new challenge, and that is why we unleash the creativity of our team of professionals.
We are committed to aesthetics. We pursue beauty. And that effort is rewarded with numerous awards, such as those granted by the prestigious ADI-FAD*. However, when it comes to design, CATA products speak for themselves.
*Industrial Design Association for the Promotion of Decorative Arts.
DETAILED PERSONALIZATION
Design is one of our main premises, which is why we create detailed, modern, and functional pieces, designed with the utmost rigor. Additionally, due to our vertical manufacturing, we have the ability to create personalized and specific products for our customers.
Each production stage is governed by the detailed personalization of components, as well as the symbolism and iconography of each range, providing, through high-quality materials, a clean and contemporary aesthetic.
We are committed to simplicity and respect for the world around us to help change our world.
OUR VALUES
WHY CNA GROUP?
Teamwork
Teamwork is one of the fundamental values of our corporate culture. Support among different teams, united to achieve the same goal and reach optimal results.
Professional Training
Team collaboration through inclusive behaviors and maximizing the synergies of organizational processes. We are an organization that prioritizes continuous professional training within the work environment.
Employment Worldwide
CNA Group is a company that is present in different parts of the world. It consolidates commercial relationships in more than 113 countries and has manufacturing facilities in different parts of the world. Therefore, there are professional profiles that are primarily focused on international vision and geographical mobility.
A consolidated corporate culture, a leading team to work with, international opportunities, and many professional challenges to discover.
Students and Recent Graduates
Start your professional career with us at CNA Group. We offer the possibility to join our internship program in the company.
