What Ripamonti does

Ripamonti (legal name RIPAMONTI DR. GIANNI S.R.L.) is an Italian privately-held industrial company founded in 1934 and headquartered in Ornavasso, Piedmont. The company originally distributed explosives and detonators for quarries and civil engineering projects and, since 1970, has imported and distributed advanced roto-percussion drilling equipment while developing its own proprietary drilling machines and controlled demolition systems. It serves B2B customers in ornamental stone quarries, mining, civil engineering and construction, geothermal drilling, and tunnel boring machine (TBM) applications.

The product portfolio spans four categories: (1) drilling machines (wall drilling rigs, micropile and anchor rigs such as EAGLE 800/1021, BIRDIE 517, MINIMEK 500, geothermal rigs GEORIG 520/620/820, excavator-mounted drill kits including ED and EX CAVA series, and crawler drills HCR series); (2) drilling equipment distributed under third-party brands including Wassara H2O water-powered DTH hammers, Numa DTH hammers and Superjaw overburden systems, Mincon hammers, Eurodrill and Doofor hydraulic drifters, and Mitsubishi overburden products; (3) water-powered DTH pump systems (RW 250 E and RW 350 E) using high-pressure electric pumps; and (4) demolition equipment including Superwedge vertical demolition wedges, Rock Splitter, Darda hydraulic splitting cylinders, and BRISTAR non-explosive demolition agent. Many products feature radio control, 7-inch touchscreens, and PC-downloadable drilling data.

Ripamonti generates revenue through equipment manufacturing and sales of proprietary machines, distribution of third-party drilling brands on a global basis, equipment rental, and technical services including startup training, DTH hammer repair, and button resharpening. Pricing is quote-based and tied to custom equipment configurations, with sales conducted through direct B2B channels to quarry operators, mining companies, construction firms, and geotechnical contractors. The company operates with 11-50 employees and registered capital of €100,000, presenting as a tightly-held, family-controlled specialist industrial supplier with no disclosed institutional ownership, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Ripamonti

Legal name

RIPAMONTI DR. GIANNI S.R.L.

Website

https://ripamonti.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ripamonti is an Italian privately-held industrial company, founded in 1934 and based in Ornavasso, that manufactures proprietary drilling machines for ornamental stone quarries, mining, and civil engineering and distributes international drilling and demolition equipment brands including Wassara, Numa, Mincon, Eurodrill, Doofor, and Mitsubishi. It sells custom-configured equipment, rental, and technical services to quarry operators, construction firms, and geotechnical contractors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Drilling and Demolition Equipment

NAICS

Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Drilling & Rock Excavation Equipment (Rotary/Top-Hammer, Jumbos, Raiseborers) (IMAKANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rock Drilling & Blasthole Drilling Equipment (IMAHAMAC), Drill Tools, Bits & Downhole Equipment (IMAHAMAB), Demolition Equipment (Breakers, Crushers, Shears) (IMAHAAAL), Attachments & Work Tools (Buckets, Augers, Hammers) (IMAHAAAM)

Keywords

• Drilling equipment
• Demolition equipment
• Quarry machinery
• Mining equipment
• DTH hammers

Headquarters

HQ city

Ornavasso

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: Ripamonti manufactures and sells drilling machines (including EAGLE, BIRDIE, MINIMEK, GEORIG, SPEEDY, EX, ED series) and demolition equipment (SUPERWEDGE, ROCK SPLITTER, DARDA, BRISTAR). Products are sold as complete machines or kits for excavator mounting.
2. Equipment Distribution: Distribution of third-party drilling equipment including Wassara water-powered DTH hammers, Numa DTH hammers, Mincon DTH hammers, Eurodrill hydraulic drifters, Doofor hydraulic drifters, and Mitsubishi overburden systems.
3. Equipment Rental: Rental services for drilling and demolition equipment to customers who prefer not to purchase equipment outright.
4. Technical Services: After-sales services including assistance, startup and training, DTH hammer repair, and resharpening of drill bits and buttons.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ripamonti manufactures and distributes industrial drilling machines, drilling equipment, water-powered DTH hammer pump systems, and non-explosive demolition equipment for quarry, mining, construction, and civil engineering applications. The company also distributes international drilling equipment brands (Wassara, Numa, Mincon, Eurodrill, Doofor, Mitsubishi) and offers equipment rental along with technical after-sales services.

Product overview

Ripamonti is an Italian industrial equipment company specializing in drilling and demolition solutions for quarries, mining, construction, and civil engineering. The product portfolio is organized into four main categories: (1) Macchine Perforazione - drilling machines including wall drilling rigs, micropile/anchor rigs, geothermal probes, excavator-mounted drill kits, crawler drills, and quarry machines; (2) Attrezzature Perforazione - drilling equipment including distributed brands (Wassara H2O, Numa, Mincon DTH hammers, Doofor and Eurodrill hydraulic drifters) and accessories (overburden systems, drill rods, casing pipes, lubricators); (3) Pompe Martelli Fondo Foro Ad Acqua - water-powered DTH pump systems (RW 250 E and RW 350 E); and (4) Attrezzature Demolizione - controlled demolition equipment including Superwedge, Rock Splitter, Darda, and BRISTAR non-explosive demolition agent. The company also offers rental and services including equipment assistance, startup training, DTH hammer repair, and button resharpening. Products range from compact portable units to heavy-duty crawler rigs, serving applications from ornamental stone quarries to geotechnical projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drilling Machines (Macchine Perforazione) Proprietary drilling machines including wall drilling rigs, micropile and anchor rigs (EAGLE, BIRDIE, MINIMEK), geothermal probes (GEORIG series), excavator-mounted drilling kits (EX series, ED series), crawler drills for quarry bench and mining applications (HCR, DCR series), and stone quarry drilling machines (ED CAVA 2, RLD 2, EX CAVA, BIRDIE CAVA, DRESSING STATION). Sold to quarry operators, construction firms, mining companies, and civil engineering contractors.
• Distributed Drilling Equipment Brands

Quantifiable outcome

• Non-explosive demolition eliminates noise, vibrations, debris projection, and environmental pollution

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WassaracoreTechnology or IntegrationWassara is a brand specializing in water-powered DTH (Down The Hole) hammers for drilling applications. Ripamonti distributes Wassara products including H2O DTH hammers (available from 60mm to 300mm diameter) and related water pump systems (RW 250 E, RW 350 E). These products are used in applications where productivity, environmental considerations, and work quality are priorities.
• NumacoreTechnology or IntegrationNuma is a manufacturer of DTH hammers and bits, including conventional hammers, Superjaw overburden systems, and Numa Lube. Founded in 1985, Numa has introduced over 50 new hammer models and leads the industry in large diameter drilling (up to 43 inches/1092mm). Ripamonti distributes Numa DTH hammers and Superjaw systems.
• MinconcoreTechnology or IntegrationMincon Group PLC, founded in 1977 in Shannon, Ireland, produces precision-engineered rock drilling tools for mining, exploration, water wells, geothermal, construction, horizontal directional drilling, oil-gas, and energy sectors. Ripamonti distributes Mincon DTH hammers.
• EurodrillcoreTechnology or IntegrationEurodrill, founded in 1995, manufactures drilling units for special foundation design applications worldwide. The company uses modern CAD construction methods and advanced production techniques for flexible manufacturing at maximum quality levels. Ripamonti distributes Eurodrill hydraulic drilling units.
• DooforcoreTechnology or IntegrationDoofor Inc. produces hydraulic drifters and original spare parts with a philosophy of highest technical quality in the drilling industry. Doofor drills are known worldwide as powerful, reliable, and durable products resulting from mining industry expertise. Ripamonti distributes Doofor hydraulic drifters.
• MitsubishicoreTechnology or IntegrationMitsubishi, through its DIADGE line, provides high-quality products for tunnel drilling including Bench & Long Hole Drilling Equipment, Integral Drill Steel & Tapered Equipment, and drifting/tunneling equipment. Ripamonti distributes Mitsubishi products, with Mitsubishi tapered bits (diameters 30-35mm and custom) noted for reliability and performance in ornamental stone quarries.
• NUMA (Superjaw Systems)coreTechnology or IntegrationNUMA has developed the Superjaw overburden drilling system using a simple wing open/close technique (push to open, pull to close), eliminating typical left-right rotation operations of other overburden systems. Available in diameters from 114mm to 1200mm, with reverse circulation version also available.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Mantovanibenne: Italian manufacturer of hydraulic breakers, demolition attachments, and earthmoving tools. Direct competitor in the demolition equipment segment and a fellow Italian specialist with similar product breadth.
• Furukawa Rock Drill: Japanese manufacturer of hydraulic rock drills, drifters, and breakers used in mining, quarrying, and construction. Directly comparable in product portfolio (hydraulic drifters, crawler drills) and end-market focus.
• Indeco: Italian manufacturer of hydraulic breakers, crushers, shears, and demolition attachments for construction, quarrying, and demolition. Closely comparable in demolition product lines and Italian/European market presence.
• Boart Longyear: Global provider of drilling services, drilling equipment, and downhole tools for mining, exploration, and geotechnical applications. Comparable in DTH hammers, drill rods, and consumables distribution.
• Bretec: Swedish manufacturer of hydraulic breakers and demolition attachments for excavators. Direct competitor in the breaker/demolition attachment category with overlapping applications in quarrying and construction.

Broad incumbents

• Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions: Major global OEM of underground and surface mining equipment, rock drilling tools, and crushing solutions. Overlaps with Ripamonti across DTH hammers, drifters, and crawler drills but at vastly greater scale.
• Komatsu: Major global OEM of construction, mining, and forestry equipment including hydraulic excavators and drills. Overlaps with Ripamonti's excavator-mounted drilling kits and broader construction/mining applications.
• Atlas Copco: Major industrial equipment group with significant exposure to construction, mining, and demolition tools including pneumatic and hydraulic breakers. Broad incumbent competing across multiple of Ripamonti's served segments.
• Epiroc: Global mining and infrastructure equipment manufacturer (carved out of Atlas Copco). Competes across drilling rigs, rock excavation tools, and demolition segments with a much larger product portfolio and global footprint.

Regional players

• Soosan Heavy Industries: Korean manufacturer of hydraulic breakers, demolition attachments, and specialty construction equipment. Comparable product portfolio with regional strength in Asia; competes indirectly in European markets via distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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