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Specialists in the
production of
ski boot buckles and
fastening systems

Specialists in the production of ski boot buckles and fastening systems

Ski boot buckles and fastening systems for downhill skiing and ski mountaineering are at the core of our production. With approximately 55% of the global market share and 14 million buckles produced each year, GIDI Meccanica is a trusted partner for leading winter sports equipment brands.

These components are manufactured using aluminum, steel, zinc alloy, stainless steel, and engineering polymers, ensuring high safety and performance even in extreme conditions. The production process integrates technologies such as cold forming, thread rolling and tapping, CNC machining, aesthetic finishing, and assembly.

IN 1 YEAR

3 MILLION

pairs of ski boots
are produced
worldwide

IN 1 YEAR

14 MILLION

ski boot buckles and
mechanisms are manufactured
by GIDI Meccanica

55 %

WORLD
PRODUCTION SHARE

OUR PROCESS

From idea to product

CO-DESIGN

We collaborate with our partners’ R&D teams from the concept phase, actively contributing to product definition and bringing our manufacturing know-how into the very early stages of development.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT + F.E.M. ANALYSIS

We use finite element simulation to predict the behavior of components under load, identifying potential issues already at the design stage and thereby reducing development time and costs.

PROTOTYPING

We produce functional samples using pilot tooling, CNC machining, and 3D printing, with a typical lead time of 3–6 weeks.

TESTING

In our in-house laboratory, operational since July 2024, we perform dynamic and static tests to simulate real operating conditions of the component: life cycle tests, load tests, and performance verification.

PROCESS ENGINEERING

We translate the design into a concrete manufacturing process by defining production parameters, final tooling, and the quality control plan.

PRODUCTION

We manufacture through high-volume cold forming, CNC machining, rolling and tapping, ensuring full batch traceability.

FINISHING

We offer a wide range of treatments: zinc plating, painting, pad printing, anodizing, polishing, cataphoresis, and sublimation, with a capacity of 1.1 million painted parts per week.

ASSEMBLY

We manage both manual and automated assembly lines, with a production capacity of 350.000 assembled levers per week.

CO-DESIGN

We collaborate with our partners’ R&D teams from the concept phase, actively contributing to product definition and bringing our manufacturing know-how into the very early stages of development.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT + F.E.M. ANALYSIS

We use finite element simulation to predict the behavior of components under load, identifying potential issues already at the design stage and thereby reducing development time and costs.

PROTOTYPING

We produce functional samples using pilot tooling, CNC machining, and 3D printing, with a typical lead time of 3–6 weeks.

TESTING

In our in-house laboratory, operational since July 2024, we perform dynamic and static tests to simulate real operating conditions of the component: life cycle tests, load tests, and performance verification.

PROCESS ENGINEERING

We translate the design into a concrete manufacturing process by defining production parameters, final tooling, and the quality control plan.

PRODUCTION

We manufacture through high-volume cold forming, CNC machining, rolling and tapping, ensuring full batch traceability.

FINISHING

We offer a wide range of treatments: zinc plating, painting, pad printing, anodizing, polishing, cataphoresis, and sublimation, with a capacity of 1.1 million painted parts per week.

ASSEMBLY

We manage both manual and automated assembly lines, with a production capacity of 350.000 assembled levers per week.

14 MILLION

SKI BOOT BUCKLES AND
MECHANISMS MANUFACTURED

1.100.000

1.100.000

PAINTED PARTS
PER WEEK

350 MILA

350 MILA

PAD-PRINTED
PARTS PER WEEK

350 MILA

350 MILA

BUCKLES ASSEMBLED
PER WEEK

11 MIL

11 MIL

TUMBLED AND POLISHED
PARTS PER WEEK

Discover all our
technologies

COLD
forming

Tooling
design

ROLLING AND
TAPPING

CNC
MILLING

FINISHING AND
ASSEMBLY

PRODUCTS

Mechanisms and metal
components for the sport sector.

Mechanisms and metal components for the sport sector.

Ski boot closure systems

Closure buckles, mechanisms, studs and inserts for ski boots. Materials: aluminum alloys, steel, stainless steel, zamak, polymers. Dimensional precision with centesimal tolerances. Durability testing with high-cycle endurance. Applications: alpine skiing and ski mountaineering.

Ski binding components

Cold-formed adjustment screws and tie rods designed to ensure reliability and precision. High mechanical strength and compliance with winter sports safety requirements ensure consistent performance over time.

Motocross boot closure systems

Buckles and mechanisms for motocross and enduro boots, designed to ensure strength, reliability, and precise adjustment. Robust construction, high corrosion resistance, and multi-position configurations to withstand intensive use and harsh environments.

Ski boot closure systems

Ski boot closure systems

Closure buckles, mechanisms, studs and inserts for ski boots. Materials: aluminum alloys, steel, stainless steel, zamak, polymers. Dimensional precision with centesimal tolerances. Durability testing with high-cycle endurance. Applications: alpine skiing and ski mountaineering.

Ski binding components

Ski binding components

Cold-formed adjustment screws and tie rods designed to ensure reliability and precision. High mechanical strength and compliance with winter sports safety requirements ensure consistent performance over time.

Motocross

Motocross boot closure systems

Buckles and mechanisms for motocross and enduro boots, designed to ensure strength, reliability, and precise adjustment. Robust construction, high corrosion resistance, and multi-position configurations to withstand intensive use and harsh environments.

OUR CLIENTS

From leading sports equipment manufacturers to elite athletes: our components and mechanisms make the difference.

BECOME A CLIENT

The road
to the future

GIDI Meccanica combines deep know-how in metal processing technology with outstanding problem-solving capabilities to support clients in shaping the future.