Maflow Spain Automotive reinforces its commitment to innovation with the support of SODERCAN

Maflow Spain Automotive S.L., a company based in Guarnizo (Cantabria) and specialized in the manufacture of automotive components, has been the beneficiary of a grant awarded by SODERCAN within the R&D Technicians 2024 program, aimed at promoting the recruitment of qualified technical personnel in research and development activities.

The grant, which amounts to €17,739.71, represents 45% of the total cost of the subsidized project and is intended to hire an R&D technician to strengthen the company's innovation area. The project will be carried out over twelve months, from March 2024 to March 2025, and has not received or applied for any other public aid for the same purpose.

Thanks to this incorporation, Maflow will be able to advance in the development of new, more sustainable and efficient chemical formulations, aligned with European regulatory requirements and market demands. Among the main technical objectives of the project is the creation of products free of 2-ethylhexanoate (2EHA), a component that Maflow seeks to eliminate due to its environmental impact, as well as the improvement of existing formulations, such as MONSUN windshield wipers, optimizing their performance and reducing production costs.

In addition, the project contemplates a significant transformation in the internal processes of the Guarnizo plant, which will enable the company to reduce its dependence on external suppliers, improve the traceability of its products and increase its capacity to respond to the needs of its customers.

The contracted technician will also participate in the creation and validation of specific test protocols, in collaboration with the purchasing, production and sales departments, thus ensuring a transversal integration of technical knowledge throughout the organization.

This drive for innovation is part of the sustainable growth strategy of Maflow, which already has a solid track record in the field of R&D, with more than 100,000 hours of accumulated experience and an investment of more than 9.5 million euros in technological development projects between 2010 and 2021. The company is part of the international Boryszew Group and supplies major automotive manufacturers such as Audi, Volkswagen, Renault, BMW and Stellantis.

In addition to its commitment to innovation, Maflow maintains a firm commitment to equal opportunities, integrating in its Equality Plan specific measures to ensure equity in the selection, promotion and remuneration of personnel, as well as active policies of conciliation, co-responsibility and prevention of harassment.

With this new aid, Maflow not only strengthens its technical and competitive capacity, but also contributes to the economic and technological development of Cantabria, generating qualified employment and betting on a more sustainable, efficient and inclusive industrial model.