Riko Ribnica beginings
Riko Ribnica’s roots go back to the second half of the 19th century, to 1881 when a workshop for sports, medical and other metal equipment was established in Ribnica, the cradle of Slovenian entrepreneurship. After increasing its production after World War I, the company, called JOR, became the most renowned gymnastic equipment factory not only in Slovenia, but also in the entire Yugoslavia.
The company employed more than 30 workers and apprentices in 1938. Its production included the following departments:
Following the Nationalisation Act, the factory was nationalised in 1948. Winter sports gear programmes were transferred to what was the Elan factory in Begunje, while most of the other programs were terminated.
In 1955, the company renamed itself as Kovinsko podjetje Ribnica, specialised in the production of agricultural equipment. In 1957, the company moved from its old location in Mlaka to the new location in Lepovče.
The company renamed itself into RIKO (Ribniška kovinska industrija) in 1969. It launched the production of snow ploughs and snow clearing machines in cooperation with the Schmidt and Beilhack companies, and a production of salt and sand spreaders was launched in cooperation with the Epoke company.
The production of hydraulic compressors for iron and other materials was launched in 1975. Small compressors were intended for paper, barrels and waste, while large compressors were used for compressing garbage, iron and metal waste.
In 1980, Riko’s production program expanded with the production of agricultural machinery (tractor loaders and implements), double vibration rollers (in cooperation with the Bomag company), airport equipment and utility equipment.
In 1988, the production of highly sophisticated flexible systems (industrial robots and production lines) began.
In 1993, Riko Ribnica became an independent company, focusing on the production of road machinery.
The company experienced growth in 2013 and was recognized as a brand both in Slovenia and abroad. As a result of new orders, a new production hall was opened in the premises in Ribnica.
Strategy upgrade, new sales channels and business partners enabled the construction of a new business building and the modernisation of the hardware (purchase of the bending machine and a CNC laser).
New markets abroad, thoughtful business partnerships with companies and a dedicated team ensure the creation of new semi-finished products as well as the construction of additional storage facilities.
Purchase of a modern laser with fast and modern technology for processing a wide range of materials and thicknesses, and fleet update.
We grew from a small company into a medium-sized company according to the company classification criterion of Article 55 of the Companies Act.
We exceeded sales in more than 25 countries around the world.
We upgraded the graphical image of the company, renewed the website and enabled our partners to operate even more easily, transparently and quickly by launching a B2B portal for review, ordering and direct communication with our support staff.
