What Ledraplastic does

Ledraplastic S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of inflatable products, founded in 1963 in Osoppo (Udine) and operating under the consumer brand Gymnic. The company specializes in rotational moulding (rotomoulding) of non-toxic PVC/vinyl to produce a catalog of 118+ SKUs across five categories: physiotherapy (21 products), games/toys (30), fitness (22), wellness (28), and accessories (17). Its portfolio spans fitness balls (Gymnic Plus), pediatric motor-skill toys (the iconic Rody bouncing horse), balance and proprioceptive training discs (Disc'o'Sit), myofascial and reflexology massage tools (Reflexball, Trigger Roll, Myofascial Ball, Sensyball, Senso Pro, Aku Ball, Activ Roll), and a separate veterinary/canine fitness sub-line (Gymnic per Animali).

The business operates a hybrid B2C/B2B model: a multilingual direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at gymnic.com (Italian, English, French, German, Spanish) ships within 48–72 hours with free delivery above €100, supported by social channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) and selective trade fair presence (MEDICA Düsseldorf 2026, Venice Vintage Toys). B2B distribution targets physiotherapy clinics, fitness/Pilates/yoga studios, veterinary and animal rehabilitation centers, dog trainers, and corporate buyers via a customization service for branded promotional product lines. AOV is low (€3–€41), and the company earns its revenue through unit hardware sales rather than subscription or recurring contracts.

Operating with 51–100 employees, a single Italian manufacturing site, share capital of €516,000 (i.v.), and no external funding rounds, Ledraplastic is a privately held, bootstrapped SME. Its commercial differentiation rests on multi-jurisdictional regulatory certifications — CE Class I medical devices under EU 2017/745, CE/UKCA Toy Safety, ASTM F963-17, REACH EC 1907/2006 chemical compliance — alongside sustainability credentials (25% self-generated renewable energy, 100% recyclable products, zero child labor). The company is family-controlled with no disclosed acquisitions, leadership changes, or external investors, and operates with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, no public API, and a conventional e-commerce technology stack.

Name

Ledraplastic

Legal name

Ledraplastic S.p.A.

Website

https://gymnic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ledraplastic S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer founded in 1963 that designs and produces inflatable physiotherapy, fitness, wellness, toy, and pet-care products under the Gymnic brand using rotational moulding of non-toxic PVC, selling globally via DTC e-commerce and B2B channels to clinics, fitness studios, veterinarians, and trainers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sporting Goods & Physiotherapy Equipment

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992), Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Retailers (4591), Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (45912)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Games, Toys & Children's Vehicles (No Dolls & Bicycles) (3944)

akta.pro primary industry

Recovery, Mobility & Therapy Accessories Retail (Foam Rollers, Massage Guns, Braces, Taping) (CRAMADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Yoga, Pilates & Mind-Body Accessories Retail (Mats, Blocks, Reformers, Rings) (CRAMADAE), Cardio Equipment Retail (Treadmills, Bikes, Rowers, Ellipticals) (CRAMADAA)

Keywords

• Inflatable fitness equipment
• Physiotherapy rehabilitation products
• Rotational moulding manufacturing
• PVC exercise balls
• Children's physical development toys

Headquarters

HQ city

Osoppo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sale of inflatable fitness, physiotherapy, wellness, toys, and pet care products through e-commerce platform and potentially through B2B channels to professionals (physiotherapists, veterinarians, trainers)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ledraplastic designs and manufactures inflatable fitness, physiotherapy, massage, and children's play products under the Gymnic brand using rotational moulding of non-toxic PVC. The company produces 118+ products across five categories (fisioterapia, giochi, fitness, benessere, accessori) and operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform alongside professional B2B channels serving physiotherapists, veterinarians, and dog trainers. Products include Class I CE-marked medical devices, REACH-compliant toys, and customizable promotional items.

Product overview

Ledraplastic S.p.A., founded in 1963 in Osoppo, Italy, manufactures inflatable products under the Gymnic brand using rotational moulding of non-toxic vinyl. The company operates two main product divisions: (1) Gymnic fitness, physiotherapy, and wellness products including fitness balls (Gymnic Plus), balance discs (Disc'o'Sit), and massage/therapy equipment (Reflexball, Reflex Roll, Activ Roll, Senso Pro, Sensyball, Aku Ball, Myofascial Ball, Trigger Roll); and (2) Gymnic toys and children's products including the iconic Rody bouncing horse. Products are categorized into five main lines: Fisioterapia (21 products for rehabilitation), Giochi (30 toy products), Fitness (22 exercise products), Benessere (28 wellness products), and Accessori (17 accessories including inflation pumps). All products use high-quality PVC free of phthalates, latex, lead, and BPA. The company also offers product customization services for corporate branding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gymnic Plus Premium fitness ball suitable for Pilates, yoga, and general exercise, available in multiple colors. Pricing from €23.50.
• Rody Horse-shaped inflatable bouncing toy for children that helps develop motor skills and balance; available in various colors. Priced at €40.90.
• Disc'o'Sit Inflatable balance disc for active sitting, physiotherapy, and proprioceptive training; promotes correct posture and core strength. Priced at €30.00.
• Reflexball Rigid hedgehog massage ball for massage, reflexology, relaxation, and myofascial exercises. Available in four sizes (6cm, 8cm, 9cm, 10cm) in blue and green. Pricing from €3.00.
• Reflex Roll Double-ended inflatable massage roller with sensory bumps for plantar and dorsal massage, reflexology, and myofascial exercises. Inflatable with needle pump.
• Beauty Reflex Softer variant of Reflexball for lower-impact sensory massage; ideal for massage, reflexology, hand therapy, and relaxation exercises. Package of 2 balls.
• Activ Roll Small roller with sensory bumps for plantar and dorsal massage, reflexology, and myofascial exercises. Class I Medical Device.
• Senso Pro Professional sensory ball for yoga and Pilates with textured surface for deeper muscle stimulation; consistency adjustable via inflation. Package contains 2 balls plus exercise booklet. Priced at €11.50.
• Sensyball Soft sensory balls with bumps for pressure point stimulation. Available in three sizes (10cm, 20cm, 28cm). Priced from €10.50.
• Aku Ball Rigid sensory ball with firmer material for more intense sensory response; ideal for massage, reflexology, and relaxation exercises. Priced at €15.00.
• Myofascial Ball Inflatable myofascial training ball for targeted but non-invasive muscle activation; relieves muscle tension and promotes tissue oxygenation. Available in three diameters (13cm, 15cm, 18cm). Priced from €8.00.
• Trigger Roll Medium-sized inflatable roller with regularly distributed sensory bumps for targeted and deep muscle stimulation; tested load capacity of 200kg. Used for trigger point therapy, Pilates, yoga, and stretching. Priced at €23.50.
• Flexi Needle Pump Double-action pump with needle equipped with a flexible tube that prevents damage to the product valve during inflation. Capacity: 2 x 75 cc. Country of origin: Taiwan.
• Softgym Over Inflatable over ball for exercise and therapy, inflated via straw or mouth. Priced at €5.90.
• Gymnic per Animali (Gymnic for Pets) Product line extension for animal physical rehabilitation and training, suitable for dogs, horses, and other animals. Includes Disco Dome, Disco Sport, Core Balance, Stability Wheel, and Trigger Roll for veterinary and canine fitness applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1-year warranty coverage on all products
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Creature di Gomma - Venice Vintage ToysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLedraplastic contributes to the Venice Vintage Toys exhibition (Creature di Gomma) which features a collection of rubber puppets and vintage toys, including the full range of Disney rubber puppets produced by the company. The exhibition showcases the company's 60+ year heritage in toy manufacturing.
• Fabrizio FontanellaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreator of the Venice Vintage Toys exhibition and collector whose lifetime collection of rubber puppets and vintage toys is featured. Ledraplastic products are part of this exhibition.
• Giorgio CavazzanominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtist who designed 'El Panta', the Venice Vintage Toys exhibition mascot puppet, which was realized by Ledraplastic in collaboration with sculptor Oscar Boscolo.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Gaiam: US-based wellness and yoga brand with broad DTC distribution of fitness balls, yoga props, and recovery accessories. Comparable yoga/Pilates accessory positioning but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• TheraBand: Established US clinical rehabilitation product line owned by Hygenic/Performance Health. Broad incumbent in physiotherapy equipment that competes for the same clinic budgets Ledraplastic targets with its Class I medical device SKUs.

Emerging players

• Hyperice: US recovery-tech brand expanding from massage guns into broader recovery accessories. Not a direct inflatable-ball peer, but targets the same physiotherapy/recovery use case and increasingly the same professional athlete buyers.
• Trideer: Amazon-native challenger brand offering anti-burst exercise balls, yoga balls, and foam rollers at low price points. Emerging competitor taking share in the same entry-level price tiers where Gymnic's Reflexball and Softgym Over compete.

Direct peers

• TOGU: German manufacturer of inflatable balance, sensomotor, and physiotherapy products (e.g., Pezzi balls, Dynair cushions). Directly competes with Ledraplastic/Gymnic in Europe across the same rehab and fitness ball category with comparable rotomoulded construction.
• Airex: Swiss maker of balance pads, mats, and exercise balls widely used in physiotherapy and fitness. Closely comparable product mix, target customer base (clinics, gyms), and Made-in-Europe premium positioning.
• TriggerPoint: US-based performance recovery and massage tool brand (now under Life Fitness). Overlaps with Gymnic's wellness/massage ball portfolio (Reflexball, Aku Ball) and shares the professional-physio to consumer-retail channel bridge.
• SPRI: US fitness/rehabilitation brand distributing resistance bands, balance boards, and exercise balls through sporting-goods retailers. Comparable product breadth across rehab and fitness with similar professional-channel focus.
• Blackroll: German brand specializing in foam rollers and massage/recovery tools. Competes head-to-head with Gymnic's Reflex Roll, Trigger Roll, and Myofascial Ball lines in the consumer self-myofascial release category.

Regional players

• PhysioRoom: UK-based online retailer specializing in physiotherapy, sports injury, and rehabilitation products. Functions as both a customer and indirect competitor, carrying many of the same product categories (balance, massage, rehab tools) that Ledraplastic produces.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gymnic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ledraplastic-s-p-a
• Instagraminstagram.com/gymnic_ledraplastic

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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