On September 21st, the De Rigo Refrigeration Family Day took place—a special day to celebrate with all employees and their families the 60th anniversary of our company. This anniversary represents not only the celebration of a long entrepreneurial journey but also an opportunity to renew our commitment driven by passion, innovation, and a deep connection to the local 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 one of the main reference points in the commercial refrigeration sector. That initial vision has grown into a significant industrial reality, still firmly led today by the De Rigo family, who follow it with dedication and foresight.
In his speech, President Ennio De Rigo recalled the early days:
“With my brother Walter, in 1965, we started this adventure with great confidence and passion. Seeing today how De Rigo Refrigeration has become a solid and well-known reality both in Italy and abroad is a great source of pride for me.
Behind every company, behind every success, there are always people. The strength is the family, and De Rigo is a big family, of which you all are a part!
These 60 years are not a finishing line but a new beginning. We will continue to grow, innovate, and look to the future with the same enthusiasm as when we started. And we will do it together, with the same tenacity and passion that have always guided us.”
Managing Director Paolo Zenatto stated in his address:
“Efficiency means staying competitive, quality means customer loyalty, and responsibility generates trust and enhances the company’s image. The combination of these three factors becomes a real competitive advantage.
De Rigo aims for sustainable growth: that is why we have started a path of investments in both innovation and corporate reorganization, to be increasingly perceived as a key player in our sector. We aspire to open new markets with quality and innovative products that we will present at EuroShop 2026.”
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De Rigo Refrigeration is pleased to announce that, as of September 1st, The Bond Group has been appointed as our official distributor in the United Kingdom.
With an established presence in the UK—featuring regional offices in Sheerness (Kent) and Falkirk (Scotland)—The Bond Group brings decades of proven expertise in the British commercial refrigeration sector.
“We are proud to embark on this new partnership,” said Paolo Zenatto, Managing Director of De Rigo Refrigeration. “By combining our comprehensive product portfolios, we are confident that we can fully meet the needs of the UK commercial refrigeration market.”
Here’s to a successful collaboration!
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.
In a continuously evolving work setting, investing in employee training is a fundamental strategic choice for every business that wants to stay competitive, innovative and attractive. A training day organised for one’s employees is not only a learning moment, but is also the chance to boost a sense of belonging, to improve skills and foster motivation.
Refreshing the skills and abilities of employees means facing daily challenges with greater efficacy, as well as aiding and increasing productivity and reducing the risk of errors. Plus, training helps people adapt to new technology, to changes in regulations and market dynamics, offering them concrete tools to improve their performance.
In addition to technical aspects, a day of training also helps the organisation’s well-being. it strengthens internal communication, fosters team work and creates a space for sharing and growth. Employees feel valued and an active part of the company’s project, with a positive impact on the work climate and staff retention.
In sum, dedicating time and resources to training means investing in human capital, a pillar to the long-term success and sustainability of the company. On a personal and human level, offering training provides many benefits, both immediate and long term:
Personal growth: greater awareness of oneself, for a better understanding of emotions, thoughts and behaviour.
Development of self-confidence and self-efficiency: to strengthen trust in one’s capacities and better manage one’s emotions.
Development of relational skills: to improve the ability to express oneself and listen.
Conflict management: for productive conflict resolution.
Mental health: to reduce stress and alleviate pressure in difficult times.
Adaptability to change: to boost mental flexibility and the ability to face new challenges.
For these reasons we dedicated an entire day to across-the board training, involving all of our workers in a programme full of content, conversations and motivation.
We put our daily routine on pause and left the building to dedicate our time to something fundamental: training that boosts people, not numbers.
The topics touched on fundamental aspects of our corporate culture and our future:
Gender equality: to build a truly inclusive environment, where every voice counts.
Cybersecurity: because IT security is everyone’s responsibility, every day.
Wellbeing: because people’s well-being is the primary motor of productivity and innovation.
Model 231 and Code of Ethics: to remind us that working with integrity is the first step towards generating value.
It’s not all about slides and theory, but about stories, experiences, questions (even tough ones) and many ideas to think about.
We believe that this is how corporate culture is built: one day at a time, all together.
A fair and inclusive work environment not only fosters individual well-being, but it is also essential for sustainable growth and collective success.
This is why we have decided to commit to obtaining Gender Equality Certification (UNI PdR 125:2022), a major step that proves our pledge to promoting a corporate culture based on equality, respect and valorisation of each individual.
Our main objectives are:
To guide and sustain this journey, we have put together a Gender Equality Guidance Committee. This team will have the task of coordinating initiatives, monitoring the implementation of policies and standing as the reference point for all people in the organisation.
We believe that positive change starts with people and comes about through shared commitment.
With determination and responsibility, we are committed to building a future where each individual can fully express his/her potential, contributing to De Rigo Refrigeration’s sustainable success.
Our company turns 60 this year, and for this important milestone we have decided to renew our website, both the graphics and the technology.
The DRR website now offers even easier and faster navigation, with new features and content, and can adapt even better to the screen of any device, thereby offering an optimized experience.
The 2025 product catalogue is also online!
You can browse through it directly from your device or you can download it in PDF format.
You can also consult or download the commercial sheets with a simple click, and by registering on our site you will have access to all the additional content, especially technical, which will allow you to delve deeper into all the product features.
Our loyal followers, who are already registered, will simply need to update the password.
The graphic design has been completely revisited, with an even more user-friendly content architecture.
We have taken care of every detail within the pages, starting from the home page that welcomes users with videos dedicated to our company; videos that will change over the next few months to always offer you new content and tell you about us and our first 60 years.
The product images are also enriched with new features, with the option of seeing both full and empty refrigerated cabinets, with one simple move of the mouse, and see them rotate for an even more realistic effect, and with videos that offer a moving and contextualized view.
Happy browsing!
A great collaboration we are truly proud of ended a few days ago with the opening of a new Decò brand store in San Giorgio Ionico, near Taranto.
The customer chooses to rely on our company for the setup of the whole cold area of the supermarket, choosing cabinets, cold rooms and refrigeration systems by De Rigo Refrigeration, with telemonitoring and alarms management entrusted to our Service department.
We installed Milos 2.0 serve over counters, Euro Puket 2.0 vertical cabinets – for the fresh products display – and Clio 2.0 BT for the frozen food sector. The installation was finally completed with promotional islands from the Amethyst range.
A special thanks to Daniele Conzo and Multicedi Campania (VéGé Group) for choosing us.
It was a real pleasure to be able to collaborate once again with one of the main players in large-scale distribution in southern Italy.
De Rigo Refrigeration Srl
Sede legale: Via G. Buzzatti 10, 32036 Sedico (BL)
Sede amministrativa: Via G. Buzzatti 10, 32036 Sedico (BL)
Rea: BL-36137
Codice Fiscale: 00063550255
Partita IVA: 00063550255
SDI: T04ZHR3
Pec: derigorefrigeration@pec.it
€ 10.000.000 capitale sociale interamente versato
N.Reg.Impr.: (BL) 00063550255
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De Rigo Refrigeration Srl
Registered Office: Via G. Buzzatti 10, 32036 Sedico (BL)
Administrative Office: Via G. Buzzatti 10, 32036 Sedico (BL)
Rea: BL-36137
VAT: 00063550255
Pec: derigorefrigeration@pec.it
€ 10.000.000 fully paid-up share capital
N.Reg.Impr.: (BL) 00063550255
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