RUPES Spa continues to drive technological excellence across automotive, marine, industrial, and detailing sectors.
RUPES S.p.A. is an Italian, family-owned company founded in Milan in 1947. From its inception, RUPES has focused on designing, manufacturing, and distributing professional-grade electric and pneumatic tools, including sanders, polishers, vacuum and dust-extraction systems, accessories, and consumables.
Throughout its history, RUPES has introduced a series of innovations that helped shape the professional tools industry. In 1951 it released the “123 Stork” – the first portable electric sander – marking the beginning of its legacy in portable power tools. In 1962 it launched a drill with a body made of technical polymer instead of traditional metal, significantly reducing weight and improving electrical insulation – innovations that would become new industry standards. Over the years, RUPES pioneered random-orbital sanders and polishers, integrated dust-removal systems, and later expanded into advanced polishing and finishing solutions.
Today, RUPES maintains multiple production sites in Italy (near Milan) and, through its international branches and subsidiaries – including facilities in the United States – distributes its products globally. Its mission is to deliver innovative, reliable and high-quality tools that improve the efficiency, safety and comfort of professionals’ work.
RUPES stands out for its continuous commitment to research and development, rigorous quality control, and attention to worker safety and ergonomics. Whether for sanding, polishing or dust extraction, RUPES tools aim to combine performance, durability and user convenience – making the company a benchmark in the global market of professional tools.
