Verified Nov 2026
Thermal & Fluid Systems
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Bad Salzuflen, North Rhine-Westphalia
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Since 1920
Sollich makes production machinery for chocolate and confectionery manufacturing, including tempering, enrobing, forming, cooling and depositing systems. The company is headquartered in Bad Salzuflen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and was founded in 1920. It employs roughly 200 to 500 people, has an estimated revenue band of $100 to 250 million, and is family-owned. Its equipment serves chocolate, confectionery, snack and bakery producers. In 2026, J.L.Lennard announced that it had taken on Sollich and Chocotech, adding the company to its portfolio.
Sollich at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
1920
Headquarters
Bad Salzuflen, North Rhine-Westphalia
Import activity
7
Industries
Automotive
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
7
Named foreign suppliers
2
Top origins
Germany · France · Belgium · Netherlands

Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Sollich.
What this tells a buyer
No customs data is available, so the most recent reported development is that J.L.Lennard announced it was taking on Sollich and Chocotech in May 2026.
Sollich's product range includes forming systems, enrobing and coating machines, tempering and cooling systems, and precision depositing machines for confectionery production.
The company is family-owned and reports an estimated annual revenue band of $100 to 250 million, with an estimated workforce of 200 to 500 employees.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
Overview
Sollich makes production machinery for chocolate and confectionery manufacturing, including tempering, enrobing, forming, cooling and depositing systems. The company is headquartered in Bad Salzuflen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and was founded in 1920. It employs roughly 200 to 500 people, has an estimated revenue band of $100 to 250 million, and is family-owned. Its equipment serves chocolate, confectionery, snack and bakery producers. In 2026, J.L.Lennard announced that it had taken on Sollich and Chocotech, adding the company to its portfolio.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1920 |
Headquarters | Bad Salzuflen, North Rhine-Westphalia |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Thermal & Fluid Systems |
What Sollich makes
Sollich's product range includes forming systems, enrobing and coating machines, tempering and cooling systems, and precision depositing machines for confectionery production.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Coating (source: sollich.com).
Trade and customs footprint
No customs data is available, so the most recent reported development is that J.L.Lennard announced it was taking on Sollich and Chocotech in May 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 7 inbound shipments across 2 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · France · Belgium · Netherlands.
Latest developments
2026-09-14 — Maschinen der SOLLICH KG produzieren Süßwaren auf der ganzen Welt - Wirtschaftsnachrichten OWL | Menschen Macher Märkte Wirtschaft OWL (mmm-owl.de)
2026-08-26 — [Ausbildung öffnet Wege: Arbeitsminister Laumann besucht SOLLICH – Familienunternehmen zeigt Perspektiven beruflicher Bildung
IHK Lippe zu Detmold](https://www.ihk.de/lippe-detmold/servicenavigation/presse-und-oeffentlichkeit/pressemeldungen/pressemeldungen2026/august2026/nrw-arbeitsminister-laumann-besucht-sollich-7153168) (ihk.de)
2026-08-07 — We are proud to welcome SOLLICH to the J.L.Lennard portfolio. | J.L.Lennard - Processing & Packaging Equipment Solutions (linkedin.com)
2026-05-20 — J.L.Lennard takes on Sollich and Chocotech - PKN Packaging News (packagingnews.com.au)
2026-05-08 — The future of operator support is here. 🚀 Meet SweetConnect AI Companion by SOLLICH – scan a QR code at the machine, ask your question, get a reliable answer. Instantly. Anywhere in … | SOLLICH (linkedin.com)
2026-02-24 — Sollich / Interpack 2026 - Sollich North America (sollichna.com)
Company details
The company is family-owned and reports an estimated annual revenue band of $100 to 250 million, with an estimated workforce of 200 to 500 employees. Sollich was founded in 1920, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Bad Salzuflen, North Rhine-Westphalia.
Frequently asked questions
What does Sollich make?
Sollich makes production machinery for chocolate and confectionery manufacturing, including tempering, enrobing, forming, cooling and depositing systems. The company is headquartered in Bad Salzuflen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and was founded in 1920. It employs roughly 200 to 500 people, has an estimated revenue band of $100 to 250 million, and is family-owned. Its equipment serves chocolate, confectionery, snack and bakery producers. In 2026, J.L.Lennard announced that it had taken on Sollich and Chocotech, adding the company to its portfolio.
Where is Sollich headquartered?
Sollich is headquartered in Bad Salzuflen, North Rhine-Westphalia (17 Siemensstrasse, Bad Salzuflen, North Rhine-Westphalia, 32105).
When was Sollich founded?
Sollich was founded in 1920.
How big is Sollich?
Sollich has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
Does Sollich import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 7 inbound shipments for Sollich, with top origins including Germany · France · Belgium · Netherlands.
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