Tradition, experience
and capillarity:
three partners, one
interlocutor.

One consortium, three stories of excellence.

We turn experience and expertise into a
Integrated management and development model.

CDF - Consorzio Distributori Ferramenta was founded in 2003 by the association of three historic Italian companies - Giovanni Ferrari SRL, Machieraldo Gustavo Spa and Vianello SPA - with a hundred years of experience in the distribution of hardware and household goods. The solidity of the consortium is based on a Integrated product management and development model, combining expertise, organization and strategic vision.

CDF's business is based on a rigorous process: identifying qualified suppliers internationally, mainly in Europe and Asia, evaluating and testing products, taking care of their customization, and ensuring their compliance with European regulations.
Each item is followed at all stages, from the drafting of technical manuals to communication and distribution, consistently ensuring high standards of quality and reliability.

CONSORTIUM FOUNDERS

Three Italian companies with 100 years of experience that
represent excellence in distribution in the
iron mint and housewares.

Giovanni Ferrari SRL

Giovanni Ferrari SRL
A historic landmark in the wholesale of professional technical and DIY products in Central Italy and the Islands, it has offered an efficient logistics network and a wide range of selected products for generations.

“Being part of a network like CDF is concrete proof that collaboration among close-knit professionals does not add up to results: it enhances them.”

ferraridistribution.eu

Machieraldo Gustavo SPA

Machieraldo Gustavo S.p.a.
Piedmontese company with more than a century of history, specializing in the
supply for hardware, tool and do-it-yourself stores in northern Italy, with
A strong focus on innovation and customer service.
“The collaborative relationship with two friends like Ferrari and Vianello.
allows interest-free and very constructive comparisons.”

machieraldo.it

Vianello SPA

Vianello SPA
Protagonist in the distribution of housewares and household products in central and southern Italy, with a vision oriented toward quality, brand selection and speed of service.

“Being part of a network is crucial: having friendly interlocutors is really so much added value.”

vianello.info

present throughout italy

Northern Italy:
Machieraldo Gustavo SPA
Cavaglià (BI)

Central and southwestern Italy:
Giovanni Ferrari SRL
Pomezia (RM)

Central and southeastern Italy:
Vianello SPA
San Giovanni Teatino (CH)

Northern Italy:
Machieraldo Gustavo SPA
Cavaglià (BI)

Central and southwestern Italy:
Giovanni Ferrari SRL
Pomezia (RM)

Central and southeastern Italy:
Vianello SPA
San Giovanni Teatino (CH)

coordination capillarity continuity

European Independent Wholesalers

The group consisting of major European operators
Of the hardware and housewares industry

Participation in the European Independent Wholesalers (EIW) confirms CDF's role as a key interlocutor for international suppliers and a strategic reality in the European specialized distribution landscape.

What we do - structure and expertise

Own-brand products

The aim of the Consortium is to make own-brand product lines of good quality and competitively priced. As a function of this, CDF enters into member-friendly trade agreements with major Italian suppliers, simplifying order management, consolidating purchases and strengthening members' bargaining power.

The main features of CDF include:

Proprietary registered trademarks: 10 lines, each dedicated to a specific area, designed to be recognizable and consistent over time
Wide assortment of goods: From power tools to household items,
From tooling to lighting, a range with more than 40,000 references
Centralized purchasing: guarantee of greater bargaining power
Simplification of order management: A single point of contact for suppliers and members, ensuring transparency and speed
Compliance: Proprietary EU certifications and constant adaptation to any new standards

How we do it - the operating model

Solid and structured organizational scheme,
For comprehensive support from procurement
to distribution.

Territorial presence and expertise:
each member operates exclusively over defined geographical areas, ensuring coordination, ubiquity and continuity.
VC Quality control:
products are selected according to European standards and tested before the distribution stage
Efficient management:
simplified ordering, immediate market release, and constant monitoring of product availability.
Innovation and updating: Constant monitoring of new products, new technologies and new market trends.
Strategic value to members: greater assortment, consolidation of purchasing and strengthening of bargaining power.

our history

2003

CDF is born: formed initially by Vianello and Ferrati to share decades of experience as wholesalers and activate joint purchasing strategies.

2004-2007

Development of the first proprietary brand product lines.

2008

Consolidation of national coverage and activation of strategic partnerships with European and Asian suppliers.

2010

A new collaboration begins: Machieraldo joins the Consortium. New private labels are added, and the coverage area of CDF products is extended to the entire Italian territory.

2011-2019

Exponential growth of CDF: exclusive brands and customer network increase.

2020

The Consortium's new course begins: the three partners decide to completely detach CDF's activities, even establishing a graphic design office in charge of overseeing branding activities.

2021-2023

The marketing division is established. CDF puts its website online and presents a revamped private label portfolio, which is taken to Italian and international trade shows (EIMA, SiFerr, Sicilferr, International Hardware Forum IT).

2024

New operational headquarters in Machieraldo spaces, with dedicated offices. Here, the CDF team is divided into marketing, import and administration departments, optimizing activities and improving services offered.

2025

Online is the new, completely revamped CDF website, where you can browse the entire catalog of more than 40,000 references and download their technical and legal documentation.

2026.... and beyond

CDF looks to the future: new technologies, new products exclusively for its customer network, and an increasingly widespread and efficient distribution. New goals are waiting for us!

Our brands

Recognizable and reliable

Ten proprietary brands developed and managed by the Consortium to ensure quality, consistency and safety.

An assortment of products evaluated, tested and customized according to rigorous standards, with the aim of ensuring high quality and a balanced relationship between performance and cost.

Tradition, experience and capillarity: three partners, one interlocutor.