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Ravaglioli S.p.A. [1] is a manufacturer of automotive repair workshop equipment for both passenger and commercial vehicle lifting founded in 1958.
As of 2015, Ravaglioli S.p.A. was one of the world’s top-ranking companies in the garage equipment industry, [2] It was also Europe’s leading manufacturer of lifts and one of the major manufacturers of tire testing equipment. Ravaglioli has a distribution network spanning over 150 countries worldwide, including branches in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Belgium, and Spain. [3] Today, Ravaglioli's products include automotive lifts, wheel balancers, tire changers, wheel aligners, and complete test lanes.
The sale of over 350,000 "two-post" type lifts worldwide is a testament to Ravaglioli's standard of specialization and the leading role they play in the industry.
Another crucial aspect of their product range is Ravaglioli's equipment for tire service. This is managed by a specific organization dedicated to overseeing the design, testing and production processes.
Ravaglioli S.p.A. is approved and recommended by majority of the world's car manufacturers, including renowned brands such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Opel, Renault, Citroen, Peugeot, Volvo, and Skoda, and many others. [4]
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