MotoRad

Engine & Thermal for the Automotive Industry

Industrial Technologies
Acquired by Fortissimo Capital
Acquired Israel Founded 2008
Last updated 2026-06-18
Total raised
Last: 2012-09
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2008
Headcount
230
HQ
Israel
Sector
Industrial Technologies

About

MotoRad manufactures and supplies cooling system products for the automotive industry, specializing in thermostats, wax elements, seals, gaskets, fuel caps, radiator caps, and oil caps.

The company is developing a new generation of controllable actuators and electronic controlled thermostats, as well as thermostats made from new materials. These innovations are designed to meet the increasingly stringent requirements of the automotive industry.

Beyond the automotive realm, MotoRad has also created Eco-Pass, a water-conserving device for faucets and showerheads. The technology recirculates the cool water from hot water pipes, which would otherwise be wasted.

Funding history · 1 round · — total

2012-09
Undisclosed

Q&A

What is MotoRad's primary business?
MotoRad manufactures and supplies cooling system products for the automotive industry, specializing in thermostats, wax elements, seals, gaskets, fuel caps, radiator caps, and oil caps.
When was MotoRad acquired and by whom?
MotoRad was acquired by Fortissimo Capital in October 2015 for $159 million.
Who is the current CEO of MotoRad?
Matt Buchholz was named CEO of MotoRad in August 2022.
How many employees does MotoRad have?
MotoRad has 201-500 employees.
What innovative products is MotoRad developing?
MotoRad is developing a new generation of controllable actuators and electronic controlled thermostats, as well as thermostats made from new materials, to meet automotive industry requirements. The company also created Eco-Pass, a water-conserving device for faucets and showerheads.
Where are MotoRad's offices located?
MotoRad has offices in China (Xu Hui Qu), United States (Mount Carmel, Atlanta), Mexico (Ciudad Apodaca), and Germany (Erftstadt).
When was MotoRad founded?
MotoRad was founded in September 2008.
Which investor participated in MotoRad's funding round in September 2012?
Origo Investments participated in MotoRad's funding round in September 2012.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Industrial Technologies
Sub-sectors
Industrial TechnologiesManufacturing Processes & Systems
Technologies
Materials & Substances
Target customers
Industrial ManufacturingDiscrete IndustriesAutomotive
Business model
B2B

Highlights

1 Patents

Tags

watersealing-materialsoemisoautomotivecoolingmaterials
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External links

Websitemotorad.com/
LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/11028146
Facebookfacebook.com/motoradusa
YouTubeyoutube.com/user/motoradusa

Identifiers & details

Former namesFishman Thermo Technologies
Founded2008-9
Employees (exact)230
OfficesXu Hui Qu; Mount Carmel; Ciudad Apodaca; Erftstadt; Atlanta
Status reasonAcquired by Tene Investment Funds on Apr, 2009

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by Fortissimo Capital 2015-10 $159.0M

Radar intelligence

Patents

EPO8

Web history (Wayback)

Domainmotorad.com

Certificate / subdomain footprint

Subdomains36