Ragazzini

What Ragazzini does

Ragazzini s.r.l. is a privately held, family-owned Italian industrial manufacturer founded in 1921 in Faenza, operating from its Via A. Volta headquarters with 11-50 employees. The company designs and produces two core product lines: the Rotho peristaltic pump, introduced in 1984 and built around a proprietary roller-on-bearing mechanism that compresses elastomeric tubing without internal coolant liquid, and the AISI 316 double-effect piston pump, backed by a 1938 patent (N.360225) for a 90-degree offset crankshaft drive. Replacement tubing in seven material formulations (NN, NP, EP, RN, RF, HY, PH), electromagnetic flow meters, and accessories — including 10.2-inch touch-screen inverter panels, retractable rollers for CIP/SIP, and floating-probe leak detectors — extend the catalog.

Commercially, Ragazzini runs a B2B, quote-based sales-led motion. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and customers are routed to a 'Richiedi Preventivo' (Request a Quote) workflow supported by a HubSpot CRM and a multi-language website (IT/EN/FR/ES), with social channels on Facebook and LinkedIn for retargeting. Distribution combines direct sales (phone + email) with local distributors, reaching industrial customers in 52 countries. The target verticals are wine and vinegar, chemical processing, water treatment, food and beverage, ceramics, paper, paints and pigments, mining, olive oil, biogas, and other process industries where gentle, contamination-free, and abrasion-resistant fluid transfer is critical. Notable logo references include Xstrata (mining), Smurfit Kappa and Cartiera Fabriano (paper), and Florim and Graniti Fiandre (ceramics).

The company is controlled by the Zaffagnini family, which acquired it in 1977 and oversaw its industrial transformation, including the shift to AISI 316 stainless-steel construction. It holds no external investors, has no disclosed funding rounds or M&A, and operates as an independent private limited company with no parent or subsidiaries. Certifications on file include ATEX II 2G/2D for hazardous areas and FDA-CFR 21 / EU 1935/2004-2023/2006 compliance for food-contact tubing.

Name

Ragazzini

Legal name

RAGAZZINI s.r.l

Website

https://ragazzini.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ragazzini is a family-owned Italian industrial pump maker founded in 1921, producing roller-based Rotho peristaltic pumps and AISI 316 piston pumps for enology, chemical, water, food, ceramics, paper, and mining customers across 52 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumps

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Slurry, Dewatering & Process Pumps (Pumps, Valves, Piping for Mine/Plant) (IMAKANAI)

Keywords

• Industrial peristaltic pumps
• Piston pump manufacturing
• Fluid transfer equipment
• Electromagnetic flow meters
• Process pumping solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Faenza

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial pumps and equipment sales: Ragazzini generates revenue through the sale of industrial pumping equipment including peristaltic pumps (Rotho brand), piston pumps (AISI 316), electromagnetic flow meters, and accessories. Products are sold directly to industrial customers across multiple sectors including enology, chemical, water treatment, food processing, and mining. The company also offers spare parts (tubulars) and accessories for their equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ragazzini designs and manufactures industrial peristaltic pumps under the Rotho brand and double-effect piston pumps in AISI 316 stainless steel for transfer and dosing of viscous, abrasive, corrosive, or food-grade fluids. The product portfolio also includes electromagnetic flow meters, elastomeric replacement tubing, and pump accessories such as retractable rollers, touch-screen control panels, and safety probes. Products are sold directly and through distributors to industrial customers in enology, chemical processing, water treatment, food and beverage, ceramics, paper, mining, and related sectors across 52 countries.

Product overview

Ragazzini produces industrial pumping solutions from its facility in Faenza, Italy, with a product portfolio centered on two core mechanical pump technologies: the Rotho peristaltic pump line (introduced 1984) and the AISI 316 piston pump line (originating 1921). The Rotho peristaltic pump uses a roller-on-bearing mechanism that compresses elastomeric tubing to move product without mechanical contact, making it ideal for fragile, abrasive, or contaminating fluids. The AISI 316 piston pump relies on a double-effect piston mechanism with a patented crankshaft design for high compression ratios. Both lines are offered across multiple series and model sizes for different flow rates and applications. Supporting products include electromagnetic flow meters, replacement tubing in various food-grade and chemical-resistant formulations, and accessories such as touch-screen control panels, retractable rollers for cleaning, and safety probes. The company serves 52 countries across industrial sectors including enology, chemical processing, water treatment, ceramics, food and beverage, mining, and biogas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rotho Peristaltic Pump Volumetric peristaltic pump that uses rollers on bearings to compress an elastomeric tube, creating a gentle pumping action without contacting mechanical organs. The Rotho series (PSF, MS, SDF, SDR models) serves applications ranging from precise dosing to large-volume transfer of slurries and heterogeneous products in industrial and enology settings.
• AISI 316 Piston Pump Double-effect piston pump featuring a 1938 patented crankshaft drive (Patent N.360225) with 90-degree offset neck positions, housed in a single-piece AISI 316 cast body with no welds or joints, designed for high compression ratio and stable flow handling of wines, musts, and viscous products.
• Electromagnetic Flow Meter Electromagnetic flow meter with integrated controller for monitoring instantaneous flow rate and setting transfer quantities, including a motorized valve for automatic flow shutdown, high-precision flow measurement, and a mobile stainless steel cart configuration.
• Tubular Replacement Elements Spare elastomeric tubing for Rotho peristaltic pumps in multiple chemical-resistant compositions, including food-grade NP and PH series compliant with FDA-CFR 21 and EU food-contact regulations.
• Pump Accessories Accessories for Rotho and piston pump installations including retractable roller systems for CIP/SIP cleaning, 10.2-inch touch screen panels with inverter controls, remote wired and radio controls, washing kits, hoppers with screws and mixers, compressed air/nitrogen fittings, and floating safety probes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30% increase in nutritional-salutistic values (polyphenols, orthodiphenols) in olive oil when using Rotho peristaltic pumps vs mono-screw pumps
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HubSpotcoreTechnology or IntegrationHubSpot is used for automated email marketing and customer relationship management. The cookie policy indicates HubSpot is actively used for automated advertising and email marketing campaigns.
• FacebookminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFacebook content is embedded on the website to promote web pages and enable social sharing. Facebook cookies are used for advertising and retargeting purposes.
• LinkedInminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLinkedIn content is embedded to show recent social posts and share buttons. LinkedIn cookies are used for advertising, analytics, and professional networking purposes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Xylem: Xylem is a global water technology major offering pumps, treatment, and metering equipment that overlaps with Ragazzini's water treatment dosing pump applications. A large incumbent competing in municipal and industrial water infrastructure.
• Flowserve Corporation: Flowserve is a major global pump and valve manufacturer serving chemical, mining, and water industries with industrial process pumps that partially overlap with Ragazzini's chemical and mining pump offerings. Broad incumbent rather than specialty peristaltic focus.
• Grundfos: Grundfos is one of the world's largest pump manufacturers, offering a broad portfolio including dosing and specialty pumps that overlap with Ragazzini's metering and dosing applications in water treatment and industrial processes. A broad incumbent operating at much larger scale.
• Alfa Laval: Alfa Laval is a broad industrial equipment incumbent supplying pumps, heat exchangers, and separation equipment to food, dairy, chemical, and water industries that overlap with Ragazzini's hygienic pump applications. Major OEM with global service network.
• SPX FLOW: SPX FLOW offers industrial pumps and process equipment including positive displacement and specialty pumps serving food, beverage, and chemical markets that overlap with Ragazzini's enology and food processing verticals. Broad incumbent across multiple pump categories.
• IDEX Corporation: IDEX owns multiple specialty pump brands serving chemical, food, and industrial fluid handling markets that overlap with Ragazzini's dosing and chemical transfer applications. A diversified industrial conglomerate with pump OEM subsidiaries.

Direct peers

• Watson-Marlow: Watson-Marlow is a global leader in peristaltic pumps and tubing, directly competing with Ragazzini's Rotho line in food, pharmaceutical, and chemical processing applications. It is the most direct comparable in peristaltic pump technology and serves a similar customer base of gentle-transfer applications.
• Tapflo Group: Tapflo is a European-based industrial pump manufacturer with comparable headcount scale to Ragazzini, offering peristaltic, diaphragm, and centrifugal pumps for chemical, food, and water treatment markets. Similar mid-sized specialty pump OEM profile targeting overlapping verticals.
• PCM (a Dover company): PCM manufactures progressive cavity and peristaltic pumps for food, chemical, and wastewater applications, competing directly with Ragazzini's peristaltic pumps in similar verticals. Specializes in gentle handling of viscous and abrasive fluids.
• Verder Group: Verder manufactures peristaltic and other specialty pumps, including the Verderflex peristaltic line, competing head-to-head with Ragazzini in chemical, water treatment, and mining slurry applications. Verder's European footprint and similar product positioning make it a strong direct comparable.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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