VIPA is an established Italian leader in the wholesale distribution of fasteners, screws, nuts, bolts and related metal components for industrial applications. Founded in 1970 by Adelio Poppi and Leandrina Vaccari, the company has grown over 50+ years into a globally recognised supplier with more than 15,000 customers worldwide, selling over 25,000 tonnes of products annually.
Headquartered in Rolo and Carpi, Italy, VIPA combines a highly automated warehouse system with extensive industry expertise to deliver a wide range of metric-thread fasteners, custom-designed parts, washers, fixing systems and more.
VIPA serves a broad range of industrial sectors such as automotive, agricultural machinery, home appliances, construction, industrial automation, renewable energy and shipbuilding.
The company’s mission focuses on supporting its customers with quality products, fast delivery and strong technical knowledge — backed by a quality management system with third-party accreditation and responsive logistical services including Kanban and online wholesale through the VIPA Shop platform.
Over the decades, leadership passed to the founders’ sons, and VIPA continues to expand internationally with subsidiaries and presence across Europe and beyond, maintaining a commitment to innovation, sustainability and customer-centric solutions.