Rettifica RDF

What Rettifica RDF does

Rettifica RDF is an Italian precision grinding and machining service provider founded in 1977 in San Martino in Rio, Reggio Emilia, and family-owned by the Dotolo Francesco and Antonio Bros. The company operates from a 4,000 sqm facility and delivers tight-tolerance grinding, turning, and mechanical processing for OEM and Tier suppliers across multiple industrial sectors, including hydraulics, automotive, agricultural machinery, naval, medical, food, oil & gas, electromechanical, automation, and industrial gears.

Its production model centers on conventional and CNC precision machining equipment supported by metrology for dimensional verification, with quality management certified to ISO 9001:2015 and carbon footprint reporting aligned to ISO 14064-1:2018. The firm positions itself as a flexible job-shop partner for low- and medium-volume precision components rather than a high-volume production line supplier.

The business is structured as a private limited company (s.r.l.) with a stated share capital of €10,400 and no disclosed external investors. Revenue is generated through per-piece contract manufacturing on customer-supplied drawings/specifications, with go-to-market reliant on direct B2B relationships and a multilingual company website rather than a disclosed sales channel mix. No pricing model, customer roster, or contracted volumes are disclosed in the available material.

Name

Rettifica RDF

Legal name

Rettifica RDF srl

Website

https://rettificardf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Rettifica RDF is an Italian, family-owned precision grinding and machining job shop founded in 1977, serving OEMs across hydraulics, automotive, agricultural, naval, medical, food, and other industrial sectors from a single 4,000 sqm site in Reggio Emilia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Metal Machining Services

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

Cylinder Heads, Blocks & Rotating Assemblies Machining/Rebuild Services (TLAKALAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rework, Repair & Refurbishment (Depot/Light Manufacturing) (TLAIAFAG)

Keywords

• Precision grinding services
• Contract metal machining
• Surface finishing services
• Industrial grinding shop
• Third-party machining

Headquarters

HQ city

San Martino In Rio

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Third-Party Machining Services: Job shop providing precision grinding and metalworking services to industrial customers. Services are offered on a per-project basis for small and large production runs, including external grinding, internal grinding, surface grinding, centerless grinding, EDM, lapping, tumbling, straightening, polishing, brushing, and threading. Revenue is generated through custom machining quotes based on specifications, materials, and production volumes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Rettifica RDF is a third-party precision machining job shop providing industrial grinding, mechanical machining, and surface finishing services for metal components. The company operates from a 4000 sqm facility in San Martino in Rio, Italy, offering external, internal, plane, and centerless grinding, plus wire EDM, lapping, tumbling, straightening, polishing, brushing, and threading for small and large series production runs across multiple industrial sectors.

Product overview

Rettifica RDF is a third-party manufacturing service company offering precision machining and grinding services. The company operates as a single unified service operation rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offerings include multiple types of grinding services (external, internal, plane/tangential, and centerless), complemented by secondary finishing processes (EDM, lapping, tumbling, straightening, polishing, brushing, and threading). These services are provided through specialized departments within their 4000 mq facility, serving industrial sectors including hydraulic, automotive, agricultural, naval, medical, and food industries. The company was founded in 1977 and maintains TÜV-certified quality management systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• External Grinding (Rettifica Esterni) External cylindrical grinding services using manual and CNC machines for small and large series production. Maximum grindable length between centers is 2100 mm with maximum diameter of 650 mm. Targeted at industrial manufacturers needing precision external cylindrical finishing.
• Internal and Multiple Grinding (Rettifica Interni e Multiple) Internal grinding services using manual and CNC machines for small and large series machining, including simultaneous multiple machining of external diameters and holes. For manufacturers requiring precision internal diameter finishing.
• Plane Grinding - Tangential and Lapidello (Rettifica in Piano) Tangential plane grinding up to 3000 x 1100 mm CNC and Lapidello grinding up to 4000 x 850 mm for flat surface finishing applications.
• Centerless Grinding (Rettifica Senza Centri) Centerless grinding services using manual and CNC machines for small and large series. Belt grinding wheel size up to 500 x 600 mm diameter with automatic self-loading equipment for high-volume cylindrical component production.
• Wire EDM / Electrical Disinfection Machining (Elettroerosione) Wire EDM services with maximum workpiece dimensions of 600 x 400 x 350 mm for precision machining of complex geometries.
• Lapping (Lappatura) Automatic horizontal hole lapping services for achieving ultra-precision surface finishes and tight tolerances on internal diameters.
• Tumbling (Burattatura) Tumbling services for small parts processing up to maximum length of 2000 mm, handling various materials including non-ferrous metals for deburring and surface finishing.
• Straightening (Raddrizzatura) Straightening services for shafts and various plates to correct deformation and restore dimensional accuracy.
• Polishing (Lucidatura) General external polishing services for achieving smooth, reflective surface finishes on metal components.
• Brushing (Spazzolatura) General external brushing services for surface texturing and finishing applications on metal components.
• Threading (Filettatura) Internal and external thread cutting services for precision threaded components used in hydraulic and mechanical assemblies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maximum grindable length between centers: 2100mm with 650mm diameter
• +3 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• EMAG Holding GmbH: German precision machining group operating multiple technology subsidiaries across turning, milling, grinding, and gear cutting. Comparable to Rettifica RDF through its portfolio of precision metal-cutting technologies serving automotive and industrial customers, though at significantly larger scale and as a machine manufacturer rather than a job shop.
• United Grinding Group: Swiss-headquartered grinding technology leader encompassing Studer, Schaudt, Walter, and other precision grinding brands. Directly comparable through its grinding technology focus overlapping with Rettifica RDF's core service offerings, though operates as an OEM of grinding machinery rather than a contract service provider.
• GF Machining Solutions: Swiss precision machining solutions provider offering EDM, milling, and grinding systems. Comparable to Rettifica RDF through its EDM and grinding technology overlap and its similar industrial customer base in aerospace, automotive, and medical sectors.
• DMG MORI: Japanese-German precision machining corporation and one of the largest global machine tool manufacturers. Comparable to Rettifica RDF through its broad precision machining portfolio (turning, milling, grinding, additive) and shared industrial customer base across automotive, aerospace, and medical segments.
• Walter Maschinenbau GmbH: German precision tool grinding machine manufacturer, part of United Grinding Group. Comparable to Rettifica RDF through its specialisation in precision grinding technology and overlapping target customer base in metalworking industries.
• Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd. Japanese precision machining and machine tool manufacturer with horizontal machining centers, EDM, and grinding systems. Comparable to Rettifica RDF through its precision metalworking technology focus and shared industrial customer base in automotive, aerospace, and medical sectors.

Direct peers

• Rösler Oberflächentechnik GmbH: German surface finishing specialist offering shot blasting, mass finishing, vibratory finishing, and grinding services globally. Directly comparable to Rettifica RDF as a service provider in surface finishing/treatment with similar process offerings (tumbling, polishing, brushing) and shared industrial customer base.
• Breton S.p.A. Italian precision machinery manufacturer based in Castello di Godego with capabilities in CNC machining centers, grinding, and material processing. Comparable to Rettifica RDF as another Italian precision machining specialist with overlapping grinding/machining capabilities serving industrial sectors.

Others

• Tyrolit Group: Austrian manufacturer of grinding tools, abrasives, and dressing tools serving metalworking industries. Related to Rettifica RDF as a key supplier of grinding consumables and complementary provider of grinding systems, but operates as a tool supplier rather than a service provider.
• Studer (Schleifring Group): Swiss cylindrical grinding machine manufacturer, part of United Grinding Group. Connected to Rettifica RDF as a supplier of cylindrical grinding machines and as a benchmark for cylindrical grinding capability, though operates as a machine manufacturer rather than service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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