Berardi Bullonerie

What Berardi Bullonerie does

Berardi Bullonerie s.r.l. is an Italian industrial distributor of fastening elements, industrial components, and workplace safety equipment, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Castel Guelfo (Bologna). The group operates a catalog of over 200,000 fastening solutions with more than 70,000 articles in stock, distributed through 25 branches across Italy and foreign commercial offices in Casablanca (Morocco) and Kastav (Croatia). Its product range spans metric and inch screws, nuts, washers, rivets, pins, hinges, levers, magnets, springs, cable management, industrial wheels, and personal protective equipment, supplemented by specialty lines such as Nord-Lock security washers and Lee Spring products. Berardi serves over 13,000 customers across nine industrial verticals, including manufacturing, agriculture, automotive, automation, furniture, construction, electromechanics/pneumatics, logistics, and industrial machinery.

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time product sales, delivered via direct field sales, 25 domestic branches, an e-commerce platform (gberardi.com), and an international sales agents network. Differentiated services — notably the KanbanUp / B-Lean factory systems — embed Berardi into customer production lines through integrated Kanban logistics, automatic DPI dispensers, and just-in-time inventory management, with the strategic intent of preventing line stoppages. The group has also expanded into adjacent capabilities via three acquisitions under HIG Capital ownership: Kit Pack (2022) for automated industrial component packaging, Fixi (2024) for fastener portfolio expansion, and Fastpoint (2025) for plastic fasteners and electronic-application components.

The business model is a classic B2B industrial distribution platform, with no public pricing (account-based) and revenue heavily tied to the cyclicality of Italian industrial output. The 2025 revenue forecast is €156M across 450+ group employees. Ownership is held by HIG Capital, which has supported a programmatic M&A strategy and could position the asset for an eventual exit, though no public exit or IPO signals are present in the data.

Name

Berardi Bullonerie

Legal name

Berardi Bullonerie s.r.l.

Website

https://gberardi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Berardi Bullonerie is an Italian industrial distributor of fasteners, components, and safety equipment, operating 25 branches and serving over 13,000 manufacturing and industrial customers across Italy, Morocco, and Croatia under HIG Capital ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fastener Distribution

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Fasteners, Anchors & Connectors (Bolts, Weld Studs, Plates) (IMADACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fasteners, Nails, Screws & Anchors Retail (CRAIADAC)

Keywords

• Industrial fastener distribution
• Fastening solutions supply
• Mechanical components distribution
• Kanban logistics services
• Industrial MRO supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Castel Guelfo Di Bologna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of fasteners, industrial components, and safety equipment through direct sales network, branches, and e-commerce platform.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Berardi Bullonerie is an Italian industrial distributor of fasteners, mechanical components, and safety equipment, managing more than 200,000 fastening solutions and over 70,000 stocked articles across a network of 25 branches. The company supplies screws, bolts, nuts, washers, rivets, hinges, clamps, springs, wheels, and personal protective equipment to industrial manufacturers, complemented by KanbanUp integrated logistics, custom manufacturing to drawing, surface treatments, and pre-assembled fastener kits.

Product overview

Berardi Group is an Italian industrial distributor specializing in fastening solutions and industrial components. The company operates a multi-product platform organized around three core product categories: (1) Elementi di fissaggio (fastening elements) including metric screws, nuts, washers, rivets, pins, and specialized fasteners; (2) Componenti per l'industria (industrial components) encompassing hinges, levers, spacers, positioning elements, magnets, handles, springs, cable management, and mechanical elements; and (3) Antinfortunistica (safety equipment) covering protective clothing and footwear. The portfolio is complemented by B-Lean factory systems services including the KanbanUp platform for integrated logistics, Nord-Lock security washers, Lee Spring specialty springs, and custom manufacturing services for made-to-draw products. The company serves over 13,000 customers across Italy through a network of 25 branches, distributing more than 70,000+ articles in stock from its catalog of over 200,000 fastening solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KanbanUp: Integrated Kanban logistics service and system for factory operations
• B-Lean factory systems
• Fastpoint

Products and services

• Elementi di fissaggio (Fastening elements) Core product category encompassing metric screws, inch screws, self-tapping screws, lock screws, bolts, nuts, washers, rivets, pins, and related hardware components for industrial fastening applications.
• Componenti per l'industria (Industrial components) Wide range of industrial components including hinges, levers, spacers, positioning elements, mechanical elements, clamps, press fasteners, cable management, magnets, handles, springs, feet, knobs, cable glands, industrial wheels, and lifting accessories.
• Antinfortunistica (Safety equipment) Personal protective equipment including protective clothing and safety footwear for industrial workplace safety.
• KanbanUp Integrated Kanban logistics service enabling just-in-time inventory management and supply chain optimization for manufacturing clients, accessed via the KanbanWeb portal.
• B-Lean factory systems Integrated logistics services including Kanban management and automatic DPI (personal protective equipment) dispensers for factory environments.
• Nord-Lock washers Security washers for vibration-proof fastening, preventing loosening under dynamic loads, distributed as part of Berardi's portfolio for safety-critical applications.
• Lee Spring springs Specialty springs distributed through Berardi's network as part of the comprehensive industrial components offering.
• Kit di viti e bulloni (Screw and bolt kits) Pre-assembled fastener kits for specific applications, providing ready-to-use solutions for common industrial needs.
• Trattamenti e lavorazioni (Treatments and processing) Surface treatments and custom processing services including coatings, platings, and specialized finishing for fasteners and components.
• Prodotti a disegno su misura (Custom drawing products) Custom-manufactured products based on specific technical drawings for unique industrial requirements.
• Fastpoint plastic fasteners and components Plastic fasteners and components distributor within Berardi Group, specializing in plastic components and fasteners for industrial and electronic applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 13,000 clients served throughout Italy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered acquisition and brand partnership.

• FixiacquisitionOthers · 16 September 2024Berardi acquired Fixi as part of its expansion strategy in the Italian market.
• Kit PackacquisitionOthers · 22 December 2022Berardi acquired Kit Pack, a provider of industrial component packaging services. This was the second acquisition for Berardi under HIG Capital's ownership, integrating Kit Pack's automated packaging solutions into Berardi's operations.
• FastpointacquisitionOthersFastpoint, a primary distributor of plastic components and fasteners for industrial and electronic applications, joined Berardi Group as part of the group's development plan.
• Nord-Lockbrand partnershipTechnology or IntegrationNord-Lock washers distributed as part of Berardi's product portfolio for safety-critical fastening applications.
• Lee Springbrand partnershipTechnology or IntegrationLee Spring springs distributed through Berardi's network as part of the comprehensive industrial components offering.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fastenal Company: North American industrial supply and fastener distributor with an Onsite/vending model that closely mirrors Berardi's KanbanUp and B-Lean factory systems. Comparable as a global leader in industrial fastening and MRO supply.
• Würth Group: Global market leader in fastener and assembly materials distribution, with a multi-country direct-sales model and an even larger product/customer footprint than Berardi. Directly comparable as the global benchmark in industrial fastener distribution.
• W. Grainger: North American broad-line MRO distributor with significant fastener and component exposure. Comparable in scale, SKU breadth, and B2B customer base, though it operates a different (catalog/e-commerce-led) distribution model.
• Rexel: Global distributor of electrical, lighting, and MRO products serving industrial customers in Europe. Comparable as a multi-category European industrial distributor serving overlapping B2B manufacturing customers.
• MSC Industrial Direct: Large North American metalworking and MRO industrial distributor with a broad fastener category. Comparable in scale and product breadth to Berardi, with similar direct-to-customer distribution model.

Others

• Nord-Lock Group: Manufacturer of safety-critical bolt-securing washers, already a brand partner of Berardi. Comparable as a participant in the same industrial fastening value chain that Berardi serves.

Direct peers

• Bossard Group: Swiss-headquartered specialist in industrial fastener and assembly technology distribution with strong presence in Europe. Closest publicly traded comparable to Berardi in terms of product mix, customer segment, and value-added logistics services.
• Bernd Siegmund GmbH / Berner Group: European direct-sales distributor of fasteners, chemicals, and tools to trade and industry. Direct competitor in the European mid-market with overlapping product categories and B2B distribution model.
• Rubix Group: Pan-European industrial distribution and MRO services platform formed from the merger of IPH and IBS. Closest European roll-up peer to Berardi in terms of multi-country footprint, fragmented-supplier consolidation strategy, and industrial MRO focus.
• Cromwell Tools: UK-based industrial supplies distributor covering fasteners, tools, and PPE with branches across Europe. Comparable in product mix (fasteners + safety) and direct sales to Berardi's Italian model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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