From OEM Manufacturing to Advanced Thermal Management: How MotoRad Turns Engineering Capability into Customer Value
Engineering expertise that supports the aftermarket
For more than 68 years, MotoRad has developed thermal-management and powertrain-control solutions for the automotive industry. Today, the company combines OEM manufacturing experience, in-house engineering and validation capabilities with a global product portfolio designed to help distributors and workshops cover more applications with confidence.
MotoRad’s positioning goes beyond supplying parts described as “OEM quality”. As an active supplier to global automotive OEMs and Tier 1 customers, MotoRad applies the same focus on design control, validation, manufacturing quality and reliable performance across its aftermarket product range.
From design and development to validated production
MotoRad’s global engineering and manufacturing capabilities cover the complete product-development process. This includes mechanical and electromechanical design, in-house CAD and FEA capability, process design, tooling, CNC machining, automation engineering and assembly-test solutions.
The company’s validation capabilities include planning and executing DVP&R programs, together with APQP methods such as PFMEA, DFMEA, process flow documentation and control plans. MotoRad also operates with IATF 16949-certified R&D scope for the design and development of products.
For distributors, this engineering foundation supports more than a technical specification. It helps deliver products that are designed, tested and manufactured with a clear focus on fit, function, reliability and application coverage.
Technology evolution for changing vehicle platforms
MotoRad’s product portfolio reflects the evolution of thermal management and powertrain technology — from conventional thermostats and coolant components to electronically controlled solutions for ICE, HEV and BEV applications.
Key engineering advances:
- • UltraStat — a heavy-duty thermostat range focused on durability, corrosion resistance and longer service life;
- • Fail-Safe — a patented technology designed to activate during severe overheating, helping maintain coolant flow through the system;
- • Spec R — a high-performance range developed for demanding applications with higher engine loads, temperatures and cooling-system pressures.
These technologies address practical customer needs including engine protection, reliable temperature control, durability and performance in demanding operating conditions.
Innovation supported by manufacturing scale
MotoRad’s global footprint combines engineering, manufacturing and distribution capabilities across multiple regions. The company’s facilities and operational network support product development, production capacity, supply-chain resilience and service to customers in EMEA and other markets.
MotoRad has a broad global product portfolio covering thermostats, thermostat assemblies, coolant housings and connectors, caps, sensors, ignition coils and evaporative-emissions components.
This breadth gives distributors more opportunities to build complete categories, identify range gaps and provide customers with the right replacement solution.
Sustainability as part of responsible growth
EcoVadis is a globally recognized, independent sustainability assessment platform used by companies and supply-chain partners worldwide. It evaluates corporate performance across four pillars: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
In its 2026 EcoVadis assessment, MotoRad achieved an overall score of 70 out of 100, placing the company in the 80th percentile.
Key engineering advances:
- • Environment: 76/100
- • Ethics: 71/100
- • Labor & Human Rights: 66/100
- • Sustainable Procurement: 64/100
The result reflects MotoRad’s current position and provides a measurable baseline for continued improvement. The assessment is part of a broader ESG framework supported by annual reviews, quarterly reporting and ongoing internal updates.
MotoRad’s approach is also supported by ISO 14001 Environmental Management and ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety certifications across its operations. Its ESG framework includes environmental reporting, sustainable energy initiatives, workplace standards, ethics and governance policies, a Supplier Code of Conduct and a Sustainable Procurement framework.
For customers and supply-chain partners, this means that MotoRad’s sustainability commitments are connected to documented processes, independently assessed standards and continuous improvement — not only to corporate statements.
A partner for the next stage of aftermarket growth
For distributors and workshops, MotoRad brings together four elements that matter in the aftermarket:
- • OEM manufacturing heritage;
- • in-house engineering and validation;
- • broad product and application coverage;
- • technical innovation for traditional and electrified vehicle platforms.
From thermostats and coolant components to powertrain controls, sensors, ignition coils and emissions technologies, MotoRad continues to develop solutions that help customers say “yes” to more applications
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