De Rigo Refrigeration is celebrating a prestigious milestone this year: 60 years of business. This anniversary represents not only the celebration of a long entrepreneurial journey, but also an opportunity to renew a commitment built on passion, innovation, and a deep connection to the Belluno area.
Founded in 1965 thanks to the intuition and entrepreneurial spirit of brothers Ennio and Walter De Rigo, the company has built a solid business, becoming a leading player in the commercial refrigeration industry. That initial vision has transformed into a large industrial business, still firmly guided today by the De Rigo family, who pursue it with dedication and foresight.
De Rigo Refrigeration is part of De Rigo Group, a leading business in the province of Belluno, which includes De Rigo Vision, a world leader in the eyewear sector and a recognized symbol of Made in Italy.
“Today we celebrate not only a success story, but also the values that have accompanied us from the beginning: work, family, and the bond with our land,” says President Ennio De Rigo.
“My brother Walter and I founded this company from the ground up, with determination and confidence. Seeing how far we’ve come, with two solid, international companies such as De Rigo Vision and De Rigo Refrigeration, is a source of pride. But above all, we are proud of the people who supported us and of our land, where it all began.”
In six decades of business, De Rigo Refrigeration has met significant growth milestones, resolutely addressing the challenges of an ever-evolving market. It has been 60 years of hard work, transformation, constant commitment, and great satisfaction. Today the company has around 300 employees, most of whom live in the province of Belluno. A tangible sign of the choice to invest in people and local communities, enhancing their skills, professionalism, and resources.
To underline the momentum towards the future, CEO Paolo Zenatto also highlighted the scope of the investments:
“Our sixtieth anniversary is not just a milestone to celebrate, but a starting point for facing future challenges with greater strength. In recent years, we have invested significantly not only in production but also in design and technology, with a particular focus on energy efficiency, sustainability, and process digitalization. Our refrigerated counters, entirely designed and manufactured in our 45,000-square-meter facility in Sedico, represent a perfect balance between technical innovation and design. And it is precisely this combination – quality, aesthetics, efficiency, and manufacturing roots – that allows us to be competitive internationally and offer customized solutions to customers around the world.
This year we are also celebrating the 10th anniversary of our Spanish branch: an occasion that marks a path of constant growth in an area, namely the Iberian Peninsula, which has become increasingly strategic for us.”
To celebrate this important anniversary, De Rigo Refrigeration has planned two special events: the first will be held on September 21, 2025 with a Family Day at the Sedico plant. It will be an opportunity to celebrate and share with employees and their families, who will be able to tour the production facilities and experience first-hand the place where their loved ones work every day. The second event will be international, in February 2026 in Düsseldorf, during EuroShop, the world’s leading trade fair for commercial refrigeration. Here, De Rigo Refrigeration will conclude its 60th anniversary celebrations with a special evening dedicated to customers from around the world, to thank them for their trust and the shared journey.
“We like to think that this is not a finish line, but the next step in our journey,” concludes the company management. “With the same determination and enthusiasm that have accompanied us since the beginning, we look to the future ready to achieve new goals, in the name of quality, sustainability, and innovation.”
De Rigo Refrigeration is celebrating a prestigious milestone this year: 60 years of business. This anniversary represents not only the celebration of a long entrepreneurial journey, but also an opportunity to renew a commitment built on passion, innovation, and a deep connection to the Belluno area.
Founded in 1965 thanks to the intuition and entrepreneurial spirit of brothers Ennio and Walter De Rigo, the company has built a solid business, becoming a leading player in the commercial refrigeration industry. That initial vision has transformed into a large industrial business, still firmly guided today by the De Rigo family, who pursue it with dedication and foresight.
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