VIBI
VIBI S.p.A. is an Italian authorized industrial distributor, founded in 1913, that supplies power transmission components — roller chains, couplings, silent chains, bearings, flexible tubes, and fireproof sleeves — from leading global OEMs to Italian industrial manufacturers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1913
- HeadquartersMilanese, Italy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What VIBI does
VIBI S.p.A. is a privately-held Italian industrial power transmission components distributor headquartered in Settimo Milanese (Milan metropolitan area), founded in 1913 as Società Anonima Vincenzo Bianchi — the first Italian company specialized in industrial chains. The company operates as an authorized distributor for twelve leading international OEMs, including Rexnord (its flagship partnership, covering roller chains in ISO/DIN and ANSI series and a broad transmission couplings portfolio — Wrapflex, Omega, Viva, Steelflex, Thomas, Sureflex, Ecoflex, Texoflex, Pencoflex, Modulflex), Renold (silent/inverted-tooth chains in KH, HPC, HDL, BIFLEX series), Timken (ball, cylindrical roller, vibratory screen drum, thin-section, and Split bearings), ADL Insulflex (PYROJACKET fireproof and thermal insulation sleeves), plus Falk, Gemo, Lampaflex, NSK, Link-belt, Regal Rexnord, and Insuflex. The product range spans six core families: roller chains, transmission couplings, silent chains, bearings, flexible tubes and expansion compensators, and fireproof/thermal insulation sleeves, totaling more than 50,000 stocked product codes held in a 2,000 m² warehouse for rapid nationwide delivery. The company is ISO 9001 certified by DNV and supplies original, fully-traceable components with manufacturer documentation.
VIBI firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- VIBI
- Legal name
- VIBI S.p.A.
- Website
- https://vibispa.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1913
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- VIBI S.p.A. is an Italian authorized industrial distributor, founded in 1913, that supplies power transmission components — roller chains, couplings, silent chains, bearings, flexible tubes, and fireproof sleeves — from leading global OEMs to Italian industrial manufacturers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where VIBI is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Milanese
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
VIBI business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Industrial Component Distribution: Revenue generated through the sale and distribution of industrial power transmission components. The company acts as an authorized distributor for leading international brands (Rexnord, Renold, Timken, ADL), earning margins on product sales. Custom component development to customer specifications represents a significant portion (>50%) of business, adding value through engineering expertise and application consulting.
- Technical Consulting Services: Revenue from technical consulting for product selection, sizing, and problem resolution. The company provides pre and post-sale technical support, including custom design and configuration services for specific industrial applications.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
VIBI product offering
Product offeringCore offering
VIBI SpA is an Italian authorized distributor of industrial power transmission components, supplying roller chains, transmission couplings, silent chains, bearings, flexible tubes, and fireproof sleeves to industrial manufacturers across Italy. Operating from a 2,000 m² logistics hub in Settimo Milanese, the company distributes products from 12 leading international brands (including Rexnord, Renold, Timken, and ADL Insulflex), with more than 50% of supplied components developed to customer specifications.
Product overview
VIBI is an industrial power transmission components distributor offering a portfolio of mechanical components for Italian industry. The product portfolio centers on six core product families: Catene a Rulli (roller chains, Rexnord brand), Giunti di Trasmissione (transmission couplings including Wrapflex, Omega, Viva, Steelflex, Thomas, Sureflex, Ecoflex, Texoflex, Pencoflex, and Modulflex families, Rexnord brand), Catene Silenziose Renold (silent chains in KH, HPC, HDL, BIFLEX series, Renold brand), Cuscinetti (bearings including ball, cylindrical roller, barrel, and thin-section types, Timken brand), Tubi & Compensatori (flexible tubes and expansion compensators, Lampaflex brand), and Guaine ADL Pyrojacket (fireproof/thermal insulation sleeves in PYROJACKET, PYROTAPE, PYROSILTAPE, and PYROBLANKET series, ADL Insulflex brand). These products serve power transmission, transport, and thermal protection applications across industrial sectors.
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Products and services
- Catene a Rulli (Roller Chains) Roller chains for power transmission, traction, and transport, covering the complete European ISO/DIN series and American ANSI series. Available in single, double, and triple configurations, in carbon steel or stainless steel. Rexnord brand.
- Giunti di Trasmissione (Transmission Couplings) Complete range of transmission couplings for every mechanical coupling requirement: toothed couplings, flexible disc couplings, elastomeric and rigid couplings. Families include Wrapflex, Omega, Viva, Steelflex, Thomas, Sureflex, Ecoflex, Texoflex, Pencoflex, and Modulflex, covering every power, speed, and misalignment requirement. Rexnord brand.
- Catene Silenziose Renold (Renold Silent Chains) Inverted tooth chains by Renold, designed for high-speed transmissions requiring low noise levels and high load capacity. Available in KH, HPC, HDL, and BIFLEX series, each sized for specific application profiles.
- Cuscinetti (Bearings) Ball bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, barrel bearings for vibrating screens, and thin-section bearings in radial and axial versions. Includes UC supports and Timken Split cylindrical roller bearings in two halves for inspection and maintenance without shaft disassembly. Timken brand. Available on request with certificate of origin.
- Tubi & Compensatori (Flexible Tubes & Compensators) Continuous-wall and corrugated flexible metal tubes, Lampaflex flexible tubes with reinforcement element, metal and rubber expansion joints. Complete solutions for plants requiring thermal stability, laying flexibility, and seal under load.
- Guaine ADL Pyrojacket (Fireproof Sleeves) Flexible thermal insulation and fireproof sleeves by ADL Insulflex for protecting pipelines, cables, and operators in high-temperature environments. Available in PYROJACKET, PYROTAPE, PYROSILTAPE, and PYROBLANKET series, each optimized for specific coverage, installation, and fire resistance requirements.
Companies that use VIBI
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
VIBI technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
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App detail
Feature2 records
VIBI partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.
- RexnordcoreVIBI is an authorized distributor of Rexnord, handling chains and transmission couplings (including Wrapflex, Omega, Viva, Steelflex, Thomas, Sureflex, Ecoflex, Texoflex, Pencoflex, and Modulflex families). This is a flagship partnership representing a major portion of VIBI's product portfolio.
- RenoldcoreAuthorized distributor of Renold silent chains (inverted tooth chains) designed for high-speed, low-noise transmissions with high load capacity. Available in KH, HPC, HDL, and BIFLEX series.
- TimkencoreAuthorized distributor of Timken bearings including ball bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, vibratory screen drum bearings, and thin-section bearings in radial and axial versions. Also offers Timken Split cylindrical roller bearings in two halves for inspection and maintenance without shaft disassembly.
- ADL InsulflexcoreAuthorized distributor of ADL Insulflex fireproof and thermal insulation flexible sleeves for protecting pipelines, cables, and operators in high-temperature environments. Products include PYROJACKET, PYROTAPE, PYROSILTAPE, and PYROBLANKET series.
- GemomajorAuthorized distributor of Gemo flexible shafts for power transmission applications.
- LampaflexmajorAuthorized distributor of Lampaflex flexible tubes with reinforcement element, part of the company's tubing and compensators product line.
- FalkmajorFalk Corporation products included in the transmission coupling portfolio, complementing Rexnord coupling families.
- NSKmajorBearings brand included in VIBI's product portfolio.
- Regal Rexnord CorporationmajorParent company of Rexnord, included in VIBI's brand portfolio for power transmission components.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
VIBI competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- SKF: Swedish bearings and seals manufacturer with a global direct distribution network. Comparable as a bearings manufacturer with overlapping product categories to VIBI's Timken bearings line, but operating on a much larger global scale with proprietary branded products.
- Rubix Group: European industrial distribution group (formerly IPH) operating across bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and MRO. Comparable as a multi-brand European industrial distributor that competes with VIBI's value-added distribution model in Italy and surrounding markets, though at significantly larger scale.
- Continental (ContiTech): German industrial rubber and polymer products manufacturer (hoses, belts, vibration control). Comparable as a manufacturer of industrial hoses and flexible components that overlap with VIBI's flexible tubes and expansion joint product lines.
- Motion Industries: US-based industrial MRO parts distributor (Genuine Parts Company subsidiary) serving OEMs and maintenance customers. Comparable as a broad-line industrial distributor that sells power transmission components alongside many other categories, though at much larger scale than VIBI.
- NSK: Japanese bearings manufacturer and one of VIBI's brand principals (included in VIBI's portfolio). Comparable because NSK's bearings are sold through VIBI, and NSK operates its own broad industrial distribution that overlaps with VIBI's Italian customer base.
Regional players
- Bonfiglioli: Italian manufacturer of gearmotors, gearboxes, and power transmission solutions headquartered near Bologna. Comparable as an Italian power transmission specialist serving overlapping industrial customers, but focused on gear/ gearbox products rather than chain/bearing distribution.
Emerging players
- Tsubaki: Japanese manufacturer of industrial chains and power transmission components. Comparable as a competing manufacturer whose roller chains and related products compete with the Rexnord-branded chains VIBI distributes in Italy.
Direct peers
- Regal Rexnord: Global manufacturer of power transmission components (chains, couplings, bearings) and VIBI's flagship brand principal. Comparable because Regal Rexnord sells the same product categories that form VIBI's core portfolio, both through direct channels and authorized distributors like VIBI.
- Renold: UK-based manufacturer of silent/inverted-tooth chains and power transmission products, and one of VIBI's key brand principals. Comparable as a manufacturer of distributed product lines (KH, HPC, HDL, BIFLEX series) that VIBI resells to Italian industry.
- Timken: US bearings manufacturer (ball, cylindrical roller, thin-section bearings) and a key VIBI brand principal. Comparable as the producer of the bearing families VIBI distributes, including the specialized split cylindrical roller bearings that VIBI sells into Italian industrial applications.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
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VIBI social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
VIBI financial estimates
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Investors
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VIBI M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about VIBI
What does VIBI do?
VIBI SpA is an Italian authorized distributor of industrial power transmission components, supplying roller chains, transmission couplings, silent chains, bearings, flexible tubes, and fireproof sleeves to industrial manufacturers across Italy. Operating from a 2,000 m² logistics hub in Settimo Milanese, the company distributes products from 12 leading international brands (including Rexnord, Renold, Timken, and ADL Insulflex), with more than 50% of supplied components developed to customer specifications.
Is VIBI a public or private company?
VIBI is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was VIBI founded?
VIBI was founded in 1913. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is VIBI based?
VIBI is headquartered in Milanese, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does VIBI make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Industrial Component Distribution is the primary driver. The others are technical Consulting Services.
Who are VIBI's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are SKF, Rubix Group, Continental (ContiTech), Motion Industries and NSK. Bonfiglioli is listed as a regional player. Tsubaki is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Regal Rexnord, Renold and Timken.
Does VIBI have an API?
No public API is recorded for VIBI.