What CIMEX does

CIMEX is the own-brand label of RCD TRADE Ltd (РЪСИ ТРЕЙД ООД), a Bulgarian limited company (UIC BG203643231) headquartered in Sofia. The brand manufactures and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of professional power tools and light construction machinery, spanning concrete finishing equipment (Trowelmax power trowels, concrete pokers, vibrating screeds), compaction machinery (CP-series vibratory plates), industrial vacuum cleaners, cutting and drilling equipment, plastering and painting machines, generators, welding machines, and recently expanded categories including mini excavators, mini front loaders, and trenchers. Proprietary technical features include twin-blade trowel architecture, mechanical (non-hydraulic) control systems, four-pad engine vibration suspension, and self-cooling vacuum motors using cooling fins rather than intake-air cooling.

The company's go-to-market combines a direct e-commerce channel (cimex.com) accepting cash on delivery, bank transfer, and credit card with a regional Bulgarian distributor network covering Sofia, Plovdiv, Veliko Tarnovo, Varna, Pleven, Karlovo, and Shumen. End customers span professional construction contractors, equipment rental operators, and individual tradespeople. Pricing is unit-based, ranging from approximately €3 for spare parts to over €10,000 for the Trowelmax 200 heavy unit, with promotional bundles (e.g., sander + vacuum + paint sprayer) and a stated 24-month professional-use warranty on plate compactors. Engines are predominantly sourced from Honda (GX series) and RATO, creating a supply-chain dependency that simultaneously reduces R&D burden and creates concentration risk.

RCD TRADE Ltd / CIMEX describes itself as the fastest-growing brand in the Bulgarian and regional market for power tools and light construction machinery, with 51-100 employees and active 2025 expansion initiatives targeting European distributor recruitment. No external funding, acquisitions, or public-market activity is disclosed. Operational signals include a claimed 99% on-stock availability and a dedicated regional entity (CIMEX Europe Ltd) in Plovdiv to support international growth.

Name

CIMEX

Legal name

RCD TRADE Ltd (РЪСИ ТРЕЙД ООД)

Website

https://cimex.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CIMEX is the Bulgarian own-brand label of RCD TRADE Ltd, manufacturing and distributing professional power tools and light construction machinery — including power trowels, plate compactors, vacuum cleaners, and mini excavators — to professional contractors, rental fleets, and tradespeople via direct e-commerce and a Bulgarian distributor network, with active 2025 European expansion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling professional construction machinery and power tools including plate compactors, power floats, vacuum cleaners, concrete equipment, generators, and related accessories.
2. Spare Parts and Consumables: Sales of spare parts for equipment including Honda GX engine components, drill bits, diamond blades, filters, and consumable supplies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CIMEX designs, brands, and sells professional construction machinery and power tools through its own e-commerce platform and distributor network. The product portfolio spans concrete finishing equipment, vibratory plate compactors, industrial vacuum cleaners, power trowels, rotary hammers, cutting and drilling machinery, plastering and painting machines, generators, welding equipment, and supporting accessories and spare parts. The company operates under RCD TRADE Ltd from Sofia, Bulgaria, and targets professional contractors, equipment rental fleets, and tradespeople across Bulgaria and Europe.

Product overview

CIMEX is a Bulgarian construction equipment brand managed by RCD TRADE Ltd, offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional power tools and light construction machinery. The product line spans multiple categories including concrete finishing equipment (power trowels, concrete pokers, vibrating screeds), compaction machinery (vibratory plates, reversible plates), cleaning equipment (industrial vacuum cleaners), cutting and drilling machinery, plastering and painting machines, garden equipment, and welding machinery. Key product lines include the Trowelmax series of double power trowels for large concrete areas, the CP series vibratory plates for compaction, VAC series vacuum cleaners for wet and dry cleaning, and various power tools. CIMEX also offers accessories including drill bits, sanding discs, diamond blades, and spare parts for Honda GX engines. The products are distributed through their own e-commerce platform and through distributors across Bulgaria and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CIMEX: Own brand of power tools and light construction machinery including concrete equipment, compaction machines, welding equipment, generators, and related accessories.

Products and services

• CIMEX Trowelmax Double Power Trowels (Trowelmax 150/160/190/200 series)
• CIMEX Vibro Plate / Plate Compactors (CP60N, CP70B, CP70N, CP90B, CP90N, CP90NB, CP100B, CP110N)
• CIMEX Industrial Vacuum Cleaners (VAC80L, VAC30L, VAC20EX)
• CIMEX Power Trowels & Concrete Scrapers/Spreaders (PT600, PT900, PT600FH, PT1000, PT1200)
• CIMEX Laser Levels (RL10M, SL3D)
• CIMEX Plastering & Painting Machinery (TSC 8.55 plaster/putty machine, DT135 grouting machine)
• CIMEX Rotary and Demolition Hammers (HB7, GB23)
• CIMEX Cutting and Sawing Machinery (WCM800 wall cutter, BS4214 block splitter, BS85 paver cutter)
• CIMEX Portable Diesel Heaters and Dehumidifiers (D80i 80 kW indirect-burn diesel heater, related portable heating & dehumidification range)
• CIMEX Generators & Welding Generators
• CIMEX Personal Protective Equipment & Welding Accessories (WH95 True Color welding mask)
• CIMEX Concrete Pokers and Vibrating Screeds (VP3840 concrete poker, VS35-2 vibrating screed)
• CIMEX Garden & Wood Equipment (LS4-350 wood splitter, MFL10.4 multifunctional aluminum ladder)
• CIMEX Drywall Sander & Promo Bundles (DWS220 wall/ceiling sander with 360° LED lighting, plus DWS220+VAC30L+airless paint sprayer combo package)
• CIMEX Spare Parts & Consumables (Honda GX engine spare parts, sanding discs, HEPA filters, diamond core drilling bits, concrete drill bits SDS MAX, Tank2Go 260 water absorption filter, airless spray nozzles)

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-month warranty for professional use on plate compactors and similar equipment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and strategic.

• RCD TRADE LtdcoreOthersRCD TRADE Ltd is the parent company managing the CIMEX brand and operating the most successful online shops for power tools and light construction machinery in Bulgaria. The company is the registered entity behind cimex.com and en.cimexeurope.com, with UIC BG203643231, represented by Manager Ivaylo Georgiev.
• RENTEX Ltd (РЕНТЕКС ЕООД)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Bulgarian distributor with locations in Sofia (Europe Blvd 126A, Tel: 0700 18 188) and Plovdiv (Rogoshko Shose 51, Tel: 0877 72 76 66).
• TASHEV-GALVING LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstablished distributor in Sofia at 68 Kliment Ohridski Blvd, providing sales and potentially service support. Contact: 0700 45 45 4.
• CIMEX Europe Ltd (СИМЕКС ЮРЪП ЕООД)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional manager operation based in Plovdiv, managed by regional manager Evgeni Tserovski. Primary contact for Plovdiv region at Tel: 0879 150 190.
• STORUM ETminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria 36 Blvd, Tel: 062/630 561, GSM: 0884 377511) and Varna (9010, Slivnica 189, Tel: 0888 526 133/052 303 590).
• DIKAR CONSULT LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Pleven at 13 Bulska Aviatsia Str., Tel: 064 888 111.
• KARI G LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Karlovo at 21 Kalofer Voivoda Str., Tel: 0885 57 03 87.
• Honda (Engine Supplier)coreTechnology or IntegrationCIMEX equipment frequently uses Honda GX series engines (GX110, GX120, GX160, GX200, GX270, GX390) across their product range including plate compactors, generators, and concrete equipment. Company sells Honda GX spare parts.
• European Distributors (Seeking)strategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCIMEX is actively seeking reliable partners across Europe for long-term distribution relationships. Offering competitive pricing, discount policy, high quality products, fast shipping, 99% on-stock availability, flexible payment methods, and spare parts support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wacker Neuson: Global manufacturer of light and compact construction equipment including plate compactors, vibratory rammers, power trowels, and concrete finishing machinery. Directly comparable to CIMEX on plate compactors (CP series vs. Wacker's VP series), power trowels, and vibratory screeds, serving the same professional contractor and rental fleet customers.
• Weber MT (Weber Maschinentechnik): German specialist in light compaction equipment and concrete machinery, including vibratory plates, reversible plates, and rollers. Competes head-to-head with CIMEX's CP series plate compactors in the European market and serves a comparable customer base of contractors and rental fleets.
• Ammann Group: Swiss-based manufacturer of compaction equipment (plate compactors, rollers, rammers) and asphalt plants. Direct overlap with CIMEX's compaction product line and similar distribution through equipment rental and contractor channels across Europe.
• Swepac: Swedish manufacturer of light compaction equipment (forward and reversible plate compactors, vibratory rammers). Highly comparable to CIMEX's CP plate compactor range in functionality, customer base (contractors and rental fleets), and target market (European construction industry).

Broad incumbents

• Husqvarna Construction: Division of Husqvarna Group offering construction equipment including power trowels, concrete vibrators, floor saws, and demolition equipment. Wider portfolio and stronger brand recognition than CIMEX, but overlapping product categories in concrete processing and light construction machinery.
• Bomag: Global leader in compaction technology (owned by Fayat Group) producing plate compactors, tandem rollers, and asphalt equipment. Comparable to CIMEX in plate compactors and serves similar construction and rental customers, though at much larger scale and broader product depth.
• Makita: Global power tools manufacturer with a professional construction product line including rotary hammers, demolition breakers, and concrete equipment. Overlaps with CIMEX's rotary hammer (HB7) and breaker (GB23) categories; competes on brand recognition and dealer network.
• Bosch Professional (Power Tools): Bosch's professional power tools division covering rotary hammers, grinders, saws, and measuring tools. Direct overlap with CIMEX's HB7 rotary hammer, measuring equipment, and grinding categories; vastly larger R&D and distribution footprint.
• Stihl: German global manufacturer of power tools and outdoor equipment with strong dealer network across Europe. Adjacent in professional power tools and concrete cutting segments; competes with CIMEX for shelf space and contractor mind-share in the European professional channel.

Regional players

• Enar (now Wacker Neuson brand in some markets): Spanish manufacturer of concrete vibration equipment, plate compactors, and power trowels. Overlaps with CIMEX's concrete poker (VP3840), vibrating screed, and trowel ranges; primarily serves Southern Europe and Latin America.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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