RIBA design and processing of carbon fibre composite materials

RIBA Composites was created at the end of 1988, beginning to use the technology of advanced composite materials taken from the world of top level motor racing. Over time, this has created a company that stands at the forefront of advanced composite material processing.

During its brief history, RIBA was able to develop in an extremely rapid way, both in equipment and in the specialization of human resources. However, the major growing was represented by production technologies, which allowed the firm to distinguish itself by the excellent and constant quality of its products, winning in this way the long-term confidence of prestigious customers.

In 1999, at the end of a renewal process, the firm reaches the goal of the ISO 9002:1994 Quality Certification.

In October 2000 the company transformation is completed. RIBA Composites enters the “Bucci Industries” group [ www.bucci-industries.com ], a prestigious aim and additional awareness and reliance in reaching goals that are marked by excellence.

In November 2000, works to build the new plant begin; and at the end of October 2001, all the activities are moved to this new production site.

In September 2003, the company qualification path by standard ISO9001:2000 comes to an end.
In 2003 the relationship with Avio Group goes on, and RIBA becomes official supplier. An important cooperation with Ferrari Auto on 360 Challenge program starts.

In 2004 Ferrari Challenge program shows RIBA’s ability in the high figures manufacturing, reaching a daily production of 10 sets of car interior.

Since 1992 RIBA is present in marine world manufacturing carbon fibre masts for little catamarans. In 2004 RIBA starts the production of carbon fibre masts from 36 to 52 foots to successfully penetrate the marine market.

In 2005 RIBA undertakes large-scale work in the marine sector, to supply 20 masts and other important components for the RC44 project (44 foot one-design boat for sail boat competitions). This work is directly managed by the skipper Russell Coutts. This important goal shows that the company has reached standards of quality and reliability that make it a world leader among companies producing these components, and lays down the foundations for fast expansion in the marine sector.

In 2006 RIBA becomes the supplier for America‘s Cup teams +39 and Mascalzone Latino. For the Mascalzone Latino team, RIBA creates the well-known 'lattice boom'; an extremely light and resistant technical solution. RIBA's partnership with these two teams is proof of the high level of technical skill and productivity that the company has achieved.

In 2006 RIBA Composites is chosen by one of the leading Italian suppliers of aeronautical and Boeing interiors for a programme to refurbish the interiors of airliners for ‘Air India’ and ’Shenzen’.

In 2007 RIBA becomes the supplier for the Desmo16 RR Ducati programme; the moto GP reproduction for a limited series of road bikes. For this programme, RIBA produces a component with cutting-edge structural features, once more demonstrating its ability to design, develop and create very complex and structurally advanced parts.

In 2007 RIBA becomes a partner of Galileo Avionica of the Finmeccanica group to create components for the UAV ‘Falco’ aircraft.

In 2008 RIBA produces the furnishings for the Ferrari 430 programme. This programme is proof of the company's ability to reach high production rates while maintaining high standards of quality and reliability in its assignments.

In 2008 RIBA unveils a further 1000 m2 of production area to take on new programmes starting up. It also investes in a second, completely automatic, cutting plotter and a new large-scale autoclave.

In 2008 RIBA obtains the ISO 14001 environmental certification, confirming its environment protection policy and commitment to the safety of working environments.

In 2009 RIBA in confirmed as the leading partner of Ferrari GT, continuing to produce parts for the F430 and entering into the development of parts for the new F149 California.

In 2009 RIBA unveils a further 500 m2 of production area to pursue development programmes. RIBA makes a joint investment in a hot surface press to develop this technology and in a three-dimensional measuring arm with a laser scanner for cutting-edge production control.

In 2009 RIBA invests in 2 Virtek laser projectors for the production of aeronautical parts. This has allowed the company to pursue intense development in the aeronautical sector.