Riccardo Frascio

What Riccardo Frascio does

Riccardo Frascio S.R.L., operating under the brand RI.F.STAHL, is a privately held Italian manufacturer and distributor of industrial metal cutting tools headquartered in Rezzato (Brescia), Italy. Founded in 1975 by Riccardo Frascio as a trading company and reorganized in 2009 under the Frascio Group led by his son Lorenzo, the company produces its own line of band saw blades, circular saw blades, hack saw blades, cutting fluids, and minimum-quantity lubrication systems under the RI.F.STAHL brand. It concurrently distributes third-party premium brands including Lenox band saw blades, Kanefusa circular saw blades, and Cosen, Kentai, and Macc sawing machines—both new and used—positioning it as a one-stop shop for metal cutting solutions. The proprietary technology base spans HSS DMo5/Co5 and carbide-tipped blade geometries, segmental and friction variants, and advanced coatings (TiN, TiCN, TiAlN), supported by in-house technical advisory on tooth shape, pitch, and coating selection.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market: direct sales coverage across all of Italy supplemented by a qualified distributor network spanning 35+ European and non-European countries, with an interactive distributor finder on a multi-language website (8 languages). The company serves industrial manufacturers, steel service centers and distributors, and tube and pipe producers—primarily for cutting carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steels, and non-ferrous metals—with quote-based B2B pricing and no public price list. Service and technical support are delivered through the wholly-owned subsidiary Dalt Assistance S.r.l., while wholesale distribution is handled by sister entity Frascio S.r.l., creating a vertically integrated cutting solutions provider under the Frascio Group umbrella.

Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) industrial cutting tools sales (both proprietary RI.F.STAHL and distributed Lenox/Kanefusa brands), (2) sawing machines sales (new and used via Cosen, Kentai, Macc), and (3) service and technical support via Dalt Assistance S.r.l. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified (originally 9001:2000 since 2001), holds €700,000 i.v. of paid-in share capital, and operates from a 3,000 sqm headquarters plus a 1,000 sqm Padua showroom/warehouse described as one of the best-stocked industrial cutting tool warehouses in Europe.

Name

Riccardo Frascio

Legal name

Frascio Riccardo S.R.L.

Website

https://rifstahl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Riccardo Frascio (RI.F.STAHL) is an Italian manufacturer and distributor of band saw blades, circular saw blades, hack saw blades, cutting fluids, and sawing machines, serving metal fabrication, steel service centers, and tube/pipe manufacturers across 35+ countries through direct sales in Italy and an international distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cutting Tools

NAICS

Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (332216), Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting) (IMAHADAL)

Keywords

• Band saw blades
• Circular saw blades
• Metal cutting tools
• Cutting fluids
• Sawing machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Brescia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Cutting Tools Sales: Sale of band saw blades, circular saw blades, hack saw blades, and cutting fluids. Both proprietary RI.F.STAHL brand products and third-party brands (Lenox, Kanefusa) are sold.
2. Sawing Machines Sales: Sale of new and used sawing machines (Segatrici Nuove and Segatrici Usate) including Cosen, Kentai, and Macc brands.
3. Service and Technical Support: Technical services through Dalt Assistance S.r.l. partnership for saw blade, sawing machine, and tool machine servicing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Riccardo Frascio manufactures and distributes industrial cutting tools under its proprietary RI.F.STAHL brand, including band saw blades, circular saw blades, hack saw blades, and cutting/lubricating fluids. The portfolio also includes minimum-quantity lubrication systems and new and used sawing machines sourced from distributed brands such as Lenox, Kanefusa, Cosen, Kentai, and Macc, complemented by technical guidance on blade selection, tooth geometry, and coatings.

Product overview

RI.F.STAHL (Riccardo Frascio) is a cutting tools and accessories company operating as part of the Frascio Group. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio centered on blades and cutting accessories, consisting of their own Ri.f.stahl branded products (band saw blades, circular saw blades, hack saw blades, and cutting fluids) complemented by distributed international brands including Lenox band saw blades and Kanefusa circular saw blades. Additionally, the company deals in new and used sawing machines (segatrici) from brands such as Cosen, Kentai, and Macc, along with lubrication systems. Technical support is provided through dedicated technology sections offering guidance on blade selection, tooth geometries, coatings, and cutting parameters. The company maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification and operates from Rezzato, Italy, with international distribution across more than 35 European and non-European countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RI.F.STAHL Band Saw Blades High-quality proprietary band saw blades under the RI.F.STAHL brand for metal cutting applications, offered in multiple tooth shapes (N, H, P, R, Profil, Profil Pipe) and pitches, for industrial metal fabrication customers.
• RI.F.STAHL Circular Saw Blades Proprietary circular saw blades in HSS DMo5/Co5, Segmental, Friction, Carbide Tipped, and Carbide Tipped for non-ferrous metals variants, used by metal fabricators and tube/pipe manufacturers for cutting steel pipes, solid bars, profiles, and structural beams.
• Hack Saw Blades Hand and machine hack saw blades in HSS DMo5, Bi-Metallic, Flex Molybdenum, and Special Inox variants for various metal cutting applications.
• Cutting Fluids

Quantifiable outcome

• Production capacity of 500 pieces per day achieved in 1997

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Dalt Assistance S.r.l.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Service center partnership for saw blades, sawing machines and tool machines. Dalt Assistance S.r.l. provides technical servicing capabilities that complement the product offerings of Frascio Riccardo.
• LenoxmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Lenox brand band saw blades. Products include bimetal, carbide-tipped, and carbon band saw blades.
• KanefusamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Kanefusa circular saw blades including TCT and Cermet variants for various applications.
• CosenmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Cosen sawing machines including automatic NC saws and angle cutting machines.
• KentaimajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Kentai sawing machines including automatic high-production machines for non-ferrous metal cutting.
• MaccminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Macc brand sawing machines.
• Frascio GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent group formed in January 2009 under Lorenzo Frascio's leadership, unifying Frascio Riccardo S.r.l., Frascio S.r.l., and Dalt Assistance S.r.l. for comprehensive cutting solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sandvik Coromant: Global leader in metal cutting tooling within Sandvik's machining solutions division. Comparable to RI.F.STAHL on metal cutting consumables and tooling, with vastly larger R&D and product breadth including inserts, milling, turning, and digital tooling solutions.
• Starrett (L.S. Starrett): Established global manufacturer of precision tools, saw blades, and metal cutting products. Comparable to RI.F.STAHL in band saw blades and metal-cutting consumables, with broader product portfolio spanning measurement, hand tools, and industrial supplies.
• Bahco (Snap-on): European-origin hand tool and saw blade manufacturer now part of Snap-on. Comparable to RI.F.STAHL across hand saws, band saw blades, and metal cutting consumables, with a much larger global footprint and broader catalog.
• Amada: Global leader in metal cutting machinery including band saws and circular saws. Comparable to RI.F.STAHL's sawing machine distribution and broader metal cutting focus, though operating at far larger scale across machinery, tooling, and automation.
• Lenox (Snap-on): Major global brand of band saw blades and cutting tools owned by Snap-on. Direct competitor to RI.F.STAHL's own band saw blade line, and simultaneously a distributed brand through RI.F.STAHL's channel — making Lenox both a peer and a partner in the same product category.

Direct peers

• M.K. Morse: US-based manufacturer of metal cutting saw blades, band saw blades, and related industrial cutting tools. Comparable mid-sized specialist with a focus on metalworking consumables and similar industrial customer base, though primarily serving North America.
• Rontgen (formerly Mever Band saw blades): German band saw blade manufacturer with deep European roots in metal cutting. Directly comparable to RI.F.STAHL as a specialized producer of bi-metal, carbide, and diamond-tipped band saw blades sold through industrial distribution channels across Europe and beyond.
• Kanefusa: Japanese manufacturer of industrial saw blades including TCT and Cermet circular saw blades. Directly comparable to RI.F.STAHL's circular saw blade range; also a distributed brand through RI.F.STAHL, making it both peer and partner.
• Wikus: German manufacturer of band saw blades for metal cutting. Highly comparable to RI.F.STAHL as a European specialist producer of bi-metal and carbide-tipped band saw blades serving the same industrial customer base with similar proprietary coating and tooth-geometry technologies.
• Cosen: Taiwanese manufacturer of band sawing machines including NC and automatic models. Comparable to RI.F.STAHL's distributed sawing machine range; also a distributed brand through the company, blurring the line between peer and supplier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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