 In 1987 a software division, Mecel Gothenburg, was started in Chalmers University Science Park with the intention of investigating and developing multiplexed signaling in the vehicle based on CAN.In 1990 Mecel and Mecel Gothenburg together formed Mecel AB and Mecel Gothenburg has since 2000 has been organizational headquarters.In 2006 the Åmål office was purchased by co founder Jan Nytomt and in 2007 the Mecel Engine Systems was acquired by Hoerbiger 

In 2009 Mecel had an operating revenue of 107.3 million.