Mario Di Maio

What Mario Di Maio does

Mario Di Maio SpA is an Italian manufacturer and distributor of precision machines and tools for precious-metals processing, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Gerenzano (VA) with its registered office in Milan and branch offices in Arezzo, Valenza and Vicenza — the principal Italian jewelry-manufacturing districts. The company's product range covers essentially the full workflow of a goldsmith's laboratory: rolling mills for sheet and wire, presses, draw benches for wire drawing, laser welders (proprietary MDM 125S/200S plus Coherent/ROFIN systems), the PUK 6 precision welding device, Magic 50/70 diamond-engraving pantographs, ENSET pneumatic engraving tools, micromotors and swing motors, professional workbenches, scales and measurement equipment, and a full range of burs, pliers, hammers, abrasives, polishing consumables, galvanic equipment and metal-testing instruments. It also distributes complementary brands such as Vallorbe, Menzerna, Lindstrom, Busch, Wieland, Mettler Toledo, Osada, Safram and Sharebot, creating a near one-stop-shop catalog for Italian goldsmiths, jewelers, engravers, watchmakers, art institutes and gold buyers.

Name

Mario Di Maio

Legal name

Mario Di Maio SpA

Website

https://mariodimaio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mario Di Maio SpA, founded in 1919 in Italy, manufactures and distributes precision machines, tools, and consumables used by goldsmiths, jewelers, engravers, watchmakers, and art institutes for precious-metals processing, with branch offices across Italy's main jewelry hubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision machinery for jewelry and goldsmith manufacturing

NAICS

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Crafting Machines & Accessories Retail (Die-Cut, Cricut/Silhouette, 3D Pens) (CRALACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Arts, Crafts & DIY Hobby Supplies Distribution (CRAOAMAE)

Keywords

• Precision machine tools
• Jewelry manufacturing equipment
• Goldsmith tooling
• Precious metals processing
• Laser welding systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Gerenzago

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Machine and Tool Sales: Sale of precision machinery and tools for precious metals processing to goldsmiths, jewelers, engravers, and artisans
2. E-commerce Sales: Online sales of tools and equipment through shop.mariodimaio.com

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mario Di Maio is an Italian manufacturer founded in 1919 that designs and produces precision machines and instruments for precious metalworking. Its core offering covers rolling mills, presses, wire drawing equipment, laser welding systems, engraving pantographs, pneumatic engraving tools, workbenches, micromotors, and a full range of consumables and hand tools. Customers are professional goldsmiths, jewelers, engravers, watchmakers, art institutes, and gold buyers served directly through owned sales channels and Italian branch offices.

Product overview

Mario Di Maio is a manufacturer of precision machines and instruments for precious metalworking, established in 1919 in Italy. The product portfolio centers on a comprehensive suite of machines and tools for goldsmiths, jewelers, engravers, watchmakers, art institutes, and gold buyers. The offering is organized around metalworking process categories: Laminatoi (rolling mills for sheets and wire), Presse (presses), Trafilatura (wire drawing), Saldatrice Laser (laser welders including MDM 125S/200S and ROFIN laser systems), Puk 6 precision welding devices, Pantografi Magic 50/70 (engraving machines), Bulini pneumatici ENSET (pneumatic engraving tools), and a complete range of goldsmith laboratory equipment including workbenches (VI-Extra, ELITE 1P, watchmaker benches), micromotors, swing motors, precision tools (carbide/diamond/steel burs, pliers, hammers), measuring instruments, and polishing consumables. The company also provides value-added services including spare parts, repairs, and machine safety upgrades. Multiple product catalogs are available covering specific categories: General Catalog, Cleaning/Polishing/Galvanic/Washing/Drying, Rolling Mills, Presses, Wire Drawing, and Enamels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laminatoi (Rolling Mills) Series 100-200 Precision rolling mills for processing precious metal sheets in widths of 100–200 mm, used by goldsmiths and jewelers in metalworking workshops.
• Laminatoi filo (Wire Rolling Mills) Wire rolling mills for wire production and processing in goldsmith laboratories.
• Presse (Presses) Presses for metal forming and stamping operations in precious metal processing.
• Trafilatura (Wire Drawing) Draw benches for wire drawing operations in precious metal processing.
• Bulino pneumatico per incisori e incassatori (Pneumatic Engraving Tool) Pneumatic engraving tool for engravers, jewelers, and setters using burins, palettatori, hammer tips, chisels, and milligrains, with variable frequency from 60 to 1500 strokes per minute.
• Pantografi Magic 50/70 (Engraving Pantographs) Multi-function engraving machine for medals, rings, bracelets, chains, keychains, zippo lighters, and various metals, using a diamond tip and capable of photogravure.
• Saldatrice Laser MDM 125S/200S (Laser Welder) Manual laser welding system with dual vision (microscope and camera) and real power from 100 to 200 Joules, designed for dental technicians and jewelers.
• Pressa vulcanizzatrice di precisione 3T (Precision Vulcanizing Press) Precision pressure-recovery vulcanizer for rubber matrix production in jewelry manufacturing.
• Banco da lavoro per orefici VI-Extra (Goldsmith Workbench) Workbench for goldsmiths with wooden elm structure, stainless steel worktop, available with or without drawers, soldering plates, and collection trays.
• Banco per orafi ELITE 1P (Professional Goldsmith Bench) Professional single-station workbench for goldsmiths with tubular metal structure, fireproof materials, and built-in connections for electricity, aspiration, compressed air, and gas.
• Banco per orologiai V113000 (Watchmaker Bench) Workbench designed for watchmakers with laminated wood structure, rubber-coated top, hinged acrylic cover, 18 upper drawers, and 24 lower drawers.
• Bilance elettroniche e tascabili (Electronic and Pocket Scales) Electric and pocket scales for gold and carats in various capacities and resolutions, for gold buyers, jewelers, and assaying.
• Micromotori (Micromotors) Robust and reliable micromotors for continuous use in precision grinding, polishing, and milling with rotating tools; particularly silent.
• Motori a bilico (Swing Motors) Swing motors for goldsmith work with powers from 140 to 290 Watts, speed adjustable via foot-pedal rheostat.
• Puk 6 (Precision Welding Device) Pneumatic precision welding device with ergonomic joystick control, optimized welding curves for common jewelry alloys, and micro mode for precision welding.
• Cannelli per gas e aria soffiata (Gas Torches) Gas torches and accessories for welding, including cannulas, micro welders, pressure reducers, rubber tubes, tweezers, soldering plates, borax, brushes, and liquids.
• Laser ROFIN ROFIN laser with ergonomic design, touch-screen display, dynamic foot switch, and PulseMode and SpeedMode functions for precision welding.
• Frese in carburo (Carbide Burs) Tungsten carbide burs of superior quality, designed specifically for goldsmiths in all illustrated shapes.
• Frese al diamante (Diamond Burs) Diamond burs available in various shapes and sizes for precision metalworking.
• Frese in acciaio (Steel Burs) Steel burs available in various shapes and sizes for goldsmith applications.
• Tronchesi di precisione (Precision Pliers) Precision cutting pliers in different sizes for goldsmith work.
• Martelli in acciaio e mazzuole (Steel Hammers and Mallets) Steel hammers with square, round, and chamfered heads, and wooden mallets in various types and sizes.
• Spazzolini circolari (Circular Brushes) Circular brushes for polishing precious metal objects, used with swing motors and micromotors.
• Utensili da traccia e misura (Tracing and Measuring Tools) Precision squares, steel rulers, and compass calipers for measurement in goldsmith work.
• Accessori per limatura e ritagli (Filing and Cutting Accessories) Filing accessories including palettes, trays, metal containers, and copper plates.
• Carta e tela smeriglio, nastri abrasivi (Sandpaper, Emery Cloth, Abrasive Belts) Sandpaper, emery cloth, and abrasive belts for metalworking.
• Strumenti e prodotti per saggi metalli (Metal Testing Instruments) Instruments and products for metal testing including steel palettes, comparison stones, and acid test sets.
• Sedute per banchi da lavoro (Workbench Seats) Work seats for workbenches with five-star aluminum or polypropylene base, gas-column height adjustment, padded seat, and adjustable backrest.
• Pedane isolanti in plastica (Plastic Insulating Mats) Plastic insulating mats with interlocking system for anti-slip flooring, tested up to 3 kV working voltage.
• Ricambi e riparazioni (Spare Parts and Repairs) Technical team support providing timely assistance, spare parts supply, and fault restoration for customer machinery.
• Sicurezza macchine MDM (MDM Machine Safety) Solutions for updating and securing obsolete production machinery with the latest available technologies and regulations.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and moderate.

• BlitzminorOthersBrand represented by Mario Di Maio - professional tool and equipment brand for the jewelry industry
• BuschminorOthersBrand represented by Mario Di Maio - dental and jewelry industry equipment
• CoherentmoderateTechnology or IntegrationLaser technology manufacturer whose products are distributed by Mario Di Maio for precision welding applications in jewelry manufacturing
• DazorminorOthersBrand represented by Mario Di Maio - lighting equipment
• DedecominorOthersBrand represented by Mario Di Maio - polishing equipment
• EvidentmoderateTechnology or IntegrationOlympus brand for measurement and inspection equipment distributed by Mario Di Maio
• HagertyminorOthersBrand represented by Mario Di Maio - metal testing and assessment equipment
• HathominorOthersBrand represented by Mario Di Maio - polishing equipment
• Idee coccominorOthersBrand represented by Mario Di Maio
• LampertminorOthersBrand represented by Mario Di Maio - jewelry tools
• LindstromminorOthersBrand represented by Mario Di Maio - precision tools
• MattminorOthersBrand represented by Mario Di Maio - polishing equipment
• Mettler ToledominorOthersBrand represented by Mario Di Maio - precision weighing equipment and balances
• MenzernamoderateOthersPolishing compounds brand represented by Mario Di Maio for jewelry finishing applications
• MerardminorOthersBrand represented by Mario Di Maio - jewelry tools and equipment
• NicemminorOthersBrand represented by Mario Di Maio - stone setting equipment
• OhausminorOthersBrand represented by Mario Di Maio - precision weighing equipment
• OsadaminorOthersBrand represented by Mario Di Maio - Japanese precision tools
• OtecminorOthersBrand represented by Mario Di Maio - surface treatment equipment
• R&RminorOthersBrand represented by Mario Di Maio - polishing equipment
• RimsaminorOthersBrand represented by Mario Di Maio - laboratory equipment
• SaframminorOthersBrand represented by Mario Di Maio - precious metal testing equipment
• SawsminorOthersBrand represented by Mario Di Maio - precision saws
• SharebotmoderateTechnology or Integration3D printing technology brand represented by Mario Di Maio for jewelry prototyping and manufacturing
• TanitaminorOthersBrand represented by Mario Di Maio - precision weighing equipment
• UmicoreminorOthersBrand represented by Mario Di Maio - precious metals and materials
• UtgminorOthersBrand represented by Mario Di Maio - ultrasonic technology equipment
• VallorbemoderateOthersPrecision Swiss-made tools brand represented by Mario Di Maio for jewelry manufacturing
• WielandminorOthersBrand represented by Mario Di Maio - metal materials and alloys
• Flli VedaniminorOthersItalian brand represented by Mario Di Maio - tools and equipment
• ChinettiminorOthersItalian brand represented by Mario Di Maio - jewelry tools and equipment

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Siro Lasertec: European supplier of laser welding and engraving equipment aimed at jewelry and dental technicians. Shares product overlap with Mario Di Maio's MDM laser welder and engraving pantograph categories.
• Gesswein: Long-established US supplier of precision tools, equipment, and consumables for jewelers, silversmiths, and metalworkers. Overlaps directly with Mario Di Maio on rolling mills, burs, micromotors, workbenches, and precious-metalworking consumables for the same artisan customer base.
• Orotig: Italian manufacturer of laser welding and micro-welding systems specifically engineered for jewelry and dental applications. Directly competes with Mario Di Maio's MDM and ROFIN laser welders in the same Italian customer base.
• Lampert Werktechnik: German manufacturer of precision micro-welding systems (PUK and similar) and resistance-welding equipment used by jewelers, dental technicians, and opticians. Competes head-on with Mario Di Maio's PUK 6 and MDM laser welders and is also a represented partner.
• Indutherm: German specialist in vacuum and centrifugal casting machines for precious metals, used by jewelers and dental labs. Comparable to Mario Di Maio's casting/finishing/refining equipment within the same goldsmith workflow.
• Italtechno: Italian producer of rolling mills, wire drawing benches, and ancillary machines for goldsmiths and silversmiths. Closely overlaps with Mario Di Maio's Laminatoi (rolling mills) and Trafilatura (wire drawing) product lines for the same domestic customer base.
• BOVA Italia: Italian maker of precision hand tools and workshop equipment for goldsmiths and silversmiths, including pliers, burs, hammers, and similar bench tools. Competitor to Mario Di Maio's precision pliers, hammers, and burs catalog.

Broad incumbents

• Mettler Toledo: Global precision instruments and weighing solutions provider whose balances and scales are distributed to jewelers through Mario Di Maio. Overlaps in part of the catalog (precision scales) but operates across a far broader industrial footprint.
• Busch: Global manufacturer of vacuum pumps and systems used in jewelry casting, dental, and laboratory settings. A represented brand for Mario Di Maio and an adjacent supplier to the same goldsmith customer base.
• Coherent: Global industrial laser manufacturer whose ROFIN-branded precision welders are distributed by Mario Di Maio in Italy. Not a direct competitor in the goldsmith niche but the upstream supplier whose technology Mario Di Maio bundles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 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&A

Investments

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