Solero Malente
Home to smart valves, sensors and over molding experts
Malente has been my home for nearly 30 years. What makes it special isn’t just our expertise in valves, sensors and over molding, but the creativity and resilience of our team in making the most of every challenge and opportunity.
Christoph Trettin, Plant Manager
Welcome to Malente
Our plant specializes in solenoid valve technologies and sensors for the automotive and off-highway industries. What sets us apart within the Solero organization is our unique expertise in advanced electronics and over molding. The combination of these capabilities allows us to deliver products with precise control and remote monitoring through our electronics, while our molding expertise ensures enhanced durability and performance.
Our flagship products are linear and rotary sensors as well as smart valves for seat massage applications, which integrates electronics and actuators. This comprehensive solution for premium vehicles helps OEMs reduce costs and development time, while simultaneously enhancing safety, efficiency, and durability.
At the heart of Malente is a dedicated and supportive team, many of whom have built long careers here. Through every challenge and opportunity, the team continues to grow, refine its skills, and contribute to Solero’s global strategy.
Solero Technologies Malente GmbH
Lütjenburger Str. 101
23714 Malente
Germany
All certifications are currently in transfer. IATF has been completed successfully; ISO 14001 and ISO 16247 are planned.
Facts & Figures
Malente
Key facts about our facility, driving innovation and excellence in mobility.
1971
Year of establishement
4.800 m2
Production Area
92
Employees
25
Years average tenure
Expertise & Specialties
Solero Malente is a center of excellence in solenoid valve technologies, sensors and molding, specializing in solutions that enhance performance and durability. Our expertise spans the development of smart valves for seat massage applications, helping OEMs optimize production and reduce costs, and sensors for trucks and heavy-duty machinery, improving response time, energy efficiency, and safety. By integrating advanced electronics and overmolding technologies, we deliver high-performance products that set new standards for reliability, safety, and sustainability. We continuously enhance our processes using methods like Project Management, Lean Management, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), and OEE-Dashboard monitoring to ensure operational excellence. This commitment is further supported by certifications such as IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and Automotive SPICE compliance.
Our products
The Malente plant produces solenoid valve technologies and sensors for the automotive and off-highway industries:
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Solero Malente specializes in solenoid valve and sensor technologies for the automotive and off-highway industries, with a unique focus on advanced electronics and overmolding. This combination allows us to create high-performance products with precise control, remote monitoring, and exceptional durability. Our flagship innovation—smart valves for seat massage applications—helps OEMs streamline development, reduce costs, and enhance vehicle safety, comfort, and efficiency.
We are proud to hold certifications such as IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 16247 compliance, demonstrating our commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, sustainable, and innovative solutions.
We use a combination of advanced manufacturing technologies and systematic methods to optimize production. Our approach includes Six Sigma for process improvement, Lean Management to eliminate waste, and OEE-Dashboard monitoring to track efficiency. These strategies ensure we consistently meet the highest quality standards and exceed customer expectations. Our team also collaborates closely with other EU plants to share expertise and maintain consistent product safety and reliability across all operations.
Solero Malente feels more like a family than just a team. With many long-term colleagues and new members welcomed with open arms, we thrive on collaboration, trust, and creativity. We support each other through challenges, celebrate successes together, and encourage open communication, where everyone’s ideas have a chance to make a real impact every day.
