What Solera does

Solera (legal entity: PORTALÁMPARAS Y ACCESORIOS SOLERA, S.A.U.) is a privately held Spanish manufacturer of low-voltage electrical installation equipment, founded in 1967 in L'Hospitalet and now headquartered in Paterna (Valencia). The company designs, manufactures, and markets more than 2,000 product references spanning enclosures (Metalbox, Vera IP65, Indubox, Steelbox, Polibox), wiring devices and mechanisms (Serie Europa, Mural, SOL54, Clásica), circuit protection (breakers, RCDs, surge protectors, motor protectors), trunking, cable ties, and small components (ION multi-sockets, Bycla rubber plugs). Sub-brands Vera, Bycla, ION, Athena, and Kaiser target premium architectural, industrial, and high-spec installations including concrete construction, acoustic and fire protection, and naval applications.

Production runs across two facilities in Paterna (Valencia) and Cañete (Cuenca) totaling 30,000 m², with 50 injection moulding machines and 142 automated machines equipped with PLCs integrated into a Manufacturing Execution System, supported by Autostore automated storage. Daily output reaches 100,000–140,000 pieces across the catalog, with 30,000+ shipments and 1,500+ order lines processed per year. The company operates an Industry 4.0 production stack with LEAN methodology and holds ISO 9001 (since 1997), AENOR/IQNet SR10 social responsibility (2025), and product certifications from APPLUS, INTERTEK GS, UL, TÜV Rheinland, and IMQ.

Solera's business model is B2B hardware sales through a domestic and international distributor network, with a dedicated OEM/custom assembly service for project-specific electrical panels and quotations. The company exports to 50+ countries via local distributors and is a member of the COFME consortium alongside other top-tier Spanish electrical manufacturers, enabling joint international project bidding. The GTM motion targets professional installers, electrical contractors, and project developers in the residential/tertiary, industrial, and renewable/solar verticals, supported by online professional configurators (photovoltaic panels, special assemblies, reference-by-housing-type) and BIM documentation. Reference installations include T4 Barajas Airport, Four Seasons Hotel, IKEA Valencia, RIU Hotel Sri Lanka, and Alamein Towers Egypt.

Name

Solera

Legal name

PORTALÁMPARAS Y ACCESORIOS SOLERA, S.A.U.

Website

https://psolera.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Solera is a privately held Spanish manufacturer founded in 1967 that designs, produces, and exports over 2,000 references of low-voltage electrical installation equipment (enclosures, mechanisms, protection devices, trunking) to professional installers and OEMs in 50+ countries via a B2B distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Low-Voltage Electrical Equipment

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve) (IMAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Low voltage electrical equipment
• Electrical installation products
• Circuit protection devices
• Electrical enclosures manufacturer
• Wiring accessories manufacturer

Headquarters

HQ city

Paterna

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electrical Equipment Manufacturing: Solera designs, manufactures, and markets over 2,000 references of low-voltage electrical material including enclosures, mechanisms, trunking, breakers, connectors, and fixing accessories. Revenue is generated through product sales to distributors serving the electrical installation professional market.
2. Custom Assembly Services: Special/custom electrical assemblies and mounting solutions tailored to specific project requirements, offered through a quotation request system.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Solera (PORTALÁMPARAS Y ACCESORIOS SOLERA, S.A.U.) designs, manufactures, and markets more than 2,000 references of low-voltage electrical equipment, including enclosures, wiring mechanisms (switches and sockets), circuit protection devices, trunking, and fixing accessories. Its products serve residential, industrial, and renewable energy installations and are sold primarily through a distributor network in Spain and more than 50 international markets.

Product overview

Solera is a leading Spanish manufacturer of low-voltage electrical material with over 57 years of experience, operating as PORTALÁMPARAS Y ACCESORIOS SOLERA, S.A.U. The company's product portfolio is organized as a multi-line offering rather than a unified software platform. The core products encompass Envolventes (Enclosures) including Metalbox, Vera, Indubox, Steelbox and specialty boxes; Mecanismos (Switches & Sockets) in Serie Europa, Mural, SOL54 and Clásica; Protecciones (Circuit Protection) including circuit breakers, RCDs, surge protectors, motor protectors, time switches and meters; Pequeño Material (Small Components) such as Serie ION and Serie 8000 multi-sockets, industrial sockets and cable reels; Canales (Trunking) for cable management; and Conexión y Fijación (Connection & Fixing) for terminals and cable ties. The Kaiser sub-brand offers advanced solutions for concrete, acoustic insulation, fire protection, radiation protection, and naval applications. Solera also provides sector-specific solutions for Domestic/Tertiary, Industrial and Renewables applications, along with custom Montajes (assembly) and OEM services. Digital tools include photovoltaic panel configurators, reference configurators by housing type, and BIM documentation. The company manufactures over 2,000 product references across two production facilities totaling 30,000 m², with a daily output exceeding 120,000 pieces, serving customers in over 50 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vera: Cajas de distribución estancas IP65, IK08 product line featuring waterproof distribution boxes
• Bycla
• ION
• Athena
• Kaiser
• ShopCentral

Products and services

• Electrical Enclosures
• Wiring Mechanisms (Switches and Sockets)
• Circuit Protection Devices
• Cable Trunking
• Fixing Accessories

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000+ pieces manufactured per day across two production facilities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AENORcoreOthersAENOR is a non-profit organisation responsible for standardisation in Spain and certification of products according to implementing rules. The association split in 2017 into UNE (Spanish Association for Standardisation) and AENOR (Spanish Commercial Certification Association). Solera maintains AENOR company certification and multiple product certifications.
• AFME (Asociación de Fabricantes de Material Eléctrico)coreOthersAFME is a non-profit professional organisation operating nationally covering various sub-sectors of the electrical industry. Its mission is to defend the leading position of electrical equipment manufacturers in standardisation, legislation and certification, supporting the national market and increasing exports through services.
• COFME ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOFME is a consortium of electrical equipment manufacturers whose mission is to satisfy the needs of demanding users and provide cutting-edge solutions in projects worldwide in compliance with strictest international standards. Members include CELO, DAISALUX, FERMAX, SACI, SALICRU, SODECA, SOFAMEL and SOLERA — top-ranked domestic manufacturers with clear customer orientation.
• AMBIAFMEminorOthersAMBIAFME is a trademark of AMBILAMP, produced by collaborative agreement with AFME to service electrical equipment producers affected by WEEE RD 110/2015. Its mission is to help electrical professionals recycle their professional Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
• ECOEMBESminorOthersECOEMBES is a non-profit organisation caring for the environment through recycling and eco-design of packaging in Spain. It provides a collective response from economic agents to environmental issues related to household packaging consumption, achieving compliance with law objectives efficiently.
• APPLUScoreOthersAPPLUS provides product certification services for Solera, including sealed boxes certification and other product quality verifications.
• INTERTEKcoreOthersINTERTEK provides GS (Geprüfte Sicherheit) product certification for Solera, including 8000 series products with and without cable.
• IQNetcoreOthersIQNet is an international certification network providing quality management system certification. Solera holds IQNet company certificate for ISO 9001 and Social Responsibility Management System.
• UL (Underwriters Laboratories)coreOthersUL provides product certification for Solera, including UL certification for cable ties, ensuring products meet safety standards for the North American market.
• TÜV RheinlandcoreOthersTÜV Rheinland provides product certification for Solera's Mural series mechanisms including MUR60U models, ensuring compliance with German and European safety standards.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Global leader in energy management and low-voltage electrical distribution, offering switchgear, wiring devices, and building automation systems that directly overlap Solera's product lines. Operates at vastly greater scale with integrated software/smart-building platforms that Solera does not match.
• Legrand: French multinational specializing in electrical and digital building infrastructure with a comparable catalogue of switches, sockets, distribution boards, and cable management. Legrand's premium sub-brands (BTicino, Arnould) directly parallel Solera's Athena and Vera positioning in design-led markets.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Division of Siemens offering low-voltage power distribution, circuit protection, and building electrical systems. Directly competes with Solera in industrial and commercial installation segments and adds the smart-infrastructure software layer that Solera lacks.
• ABB Electrification: Global provider of low-voltage products including enclosures, switchgear, wiring accessories, and installation materials. Competes with Solera in industrial-grade applications and benefits from deeper R&D budgets and global service network.
• Eaton: Global power management company offering low-voltage electrical components, circuit protection, and enclosures that overlap Solera's industrial and commercial product lines. Operates at significantly larger scale with deeper North American presence.

Direct peers

• Hager Group: German-Family-owned manufacturer focused on low-voltage electrical installation solutions for residential and commercial buildings. Closely comparable in product mix (enclosures, breakers, wiring accessories) and in family-owned mid-market positioning relative to the global majors.
• Simon (Simon Group): Spanish-headquartered direct competitor with overlapping catalogue of switches, sockets, enclosures, and lighting controls. Closest geographic peer and direct rival in Iberian distribution channels, with comparable mid-market positioning and export focus.
• Gewiss: Italian manufacturer of low-voltage electrical systems and home automation with similar product breadth in distribution boards, wiring devices, and industrial enclosures. Closely comparable European mid-market manufacturer with comparable export-driven business model.

Emerging players

• Jung: German premium manufacturer of switches, sockets, and building automation systems. Comparable to Solera's higher-end Athena positioning in design-led and architectural specification markets, though focused on premium residential rather than volume distribution.
• Chint Group: Chinese low-voltage electrical equipment manufacturer rapidly expanding in European and emerging markets with cost-competitive switches, breakers, and distribution products. Represents the low-cost Asian competitive threat to Solera's commoditized catalogue offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/soleramaterialelectrico
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solera-s-a

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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