Ridix
Italian distributor of industrial machinery, metalworking tools, and additive manufacturing equipment from leading European manufacturers, serving aerospace, automotive, medical, and precision engineering sectors across Italy.
- CEO / Founder
- Fabrizio Mangione
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Additive Manufacturing (Axtra3D Lumia X1 polymer HPS; ATLIX/ex-TRUMPF TruPrint metal LPBF e.g. 1000 G06, 3000, 5000); CNC high-speed milling (Röders 3–5 axis); Blaser Swisslube industrial coolants/oils (exclusive Italy since 1976); LIQUIDTOOL coolant automation & CFM fluid management; carbide tools/tooling (e.g. DIXI Polytool); mold standard parts; industrial marking systems; technical support, training & maintenance
Technological Advantage
Exclusive Italian representation of Blaser Swisslube since 1976 (50-year partnership); metal AM via ATLIX (ex-TRUMPF TruPrint) plus polymer AM via Axtra3D (2024); deep dual expertise in traditional metalworking (Röders CNC, tooling, fluids) and additive workflows with nationwide technical support and CFM/LIQUIDTOOL services.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Single-source access to best-in-class European AM, CNC milling, tooling, and lubrication solutions with nationwide technical support, maintenance, and consulting services; 50+ years of proven partner relationships and local market expertise.
How They Differentiate
Integrated bundling of metal+polymer AM (ATLIX TruPrint + Axtra3D) with CNC, fluids, tooling and marking (not pure AM); 50+ year heritage; exclusive Blaser Swisslube representation since 1976 (recurring fluids revenue); hands-on technical support, CFM and field maintenance; nationwide coverage including new Carpi hub for Emilia.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, aerospace suppliers, automotive OEMs, medical device companies, precision engineering workshops in Italy
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Medical Devices; Metalworking; Precision Mechanics; Manufacturing
Competitors
Other Italian/EU industrial machinery distributors (general market); Direct-to-end-user AM OEMs (Axtra3D, Concept Laser direct sales); Regional CNC and tooling suppliers
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Founded 1969 (55+ years); revenue ~€36.4M (2025), ~€37.4M (2024) per Italian company registries; ~55 employees (2025–2026 filings); LinkedIn company size 51-200; nationwide sales network; Axtra3D polymer AM (2024); Carpi branch opened 2025; Società Benefit since 2022.
Major Milestones
1969 - Founded by Klemens Fritschi and Carlo Ruspa (name from Rigide+Dixi); 1976 - Exclusive Italian representation of Blaser Swisslube (50th anniversary celebrated 2026); 2022 - Became Società Benefit; 2024 - Axtra3D Lumia X1 polymer AM reseller (Italy); 2024–2025 - Metal AM via TRUMPF TruPrint then ATLIX rebrand; Apr 2025 - New Carpi (Modena) branch/showroom
Notable Customers
Timec Srl (LIQUIDTOOL installation - 10 systems); Aviotecnica (LIQUIDTOOL adoption)