1872

Foundation in Milan of

CENTENARI&ZINELLI

the oldest Italian
manufacturer Company
of elastic fabrics.

Universal Exhibition in Paris,
Centenari&Zinelli
receives the gold medal for
the elastic fabrics presented.

1900
1902

Patent filing for the
production of elastic
fabrics.

Stock exchange listing
of Centenari&Zinelli shares.

1907
1913

First advertising cover on the
Italian Touring Club monthly magazine.

1916

Patent filing for elastic fabric for shoes

C&Z trademark registration
for rubber elastic yarns imported
from Brazil.

1925

Patent filing for
the production of elastic and
orthopaedic braces.

Inauguration of flat-knit
weaving Department.

1935
1942

Patent filing
for elastic knee support.

Patent filing for the first
circular-knit compression
below-knee stocking.

1947
1966

Stock exchange listing
of Centenari&Zinelli shares.

1971
1982

Foundation of CIZETA PARAMEDICALI S.r.l.

Acquisition of CIZETA PARAMEDICALI
by Lorenzo Vallarino Gancia.

Opening of the new plant
in Cuggiono, Milan.

1992
1993

Opening of the branch in France
at St. Amand Montrond.

Obtaining ASQUAL
certification (France).

1994
1997

Obtaining RAL certification
(Germany).

CIZETA PARAMEDICALI
is a founding member of EUROCOM,
European Association of manufacturer
in the field of the compression therapy and orthopaedic aids.

1998

Obtaining CFDA certification
(China).

Company name changed
into CIZETA MEDICALI S.p.A.

2000

Launch of editorial publications
in venous and lymphatic area.

Obtaining ISO 9001
e 13485 certification.

2001
2007

Acquisition of
MEDICAL DIRECT Society, France.

Launch of CIZETA Ortò
brand and business expansion in the othopaedic sector.

2008

Obtaining
OEKO-TEX® certification.

Relocation to the new
property in St. Amand
Montrond, France.

2010

Launch of
COMPRESSION ZONE®
brand and business expansion
in the sports sector.

Patent filing for

2011
2013

Opening of the branch
in China at Shanghai.

Acquisition of
Saphene Santé Society,
France.

2014
2015

Inauguration
of the new plant,
France

Acquisition of
Mes-Jambes Society,
France.

Launch of
VARISAN® SMAPP® WebApp.

2016
2018

Acquisition of the
distributor in Switzerland.

Launch of ORTHOSHOP®,
new Concept Store in French pharmacies.

2019

Business expansion
in food supplements and
creams sectors through the acquisition of DIOSMIR®,
NEVAFIN®, LIVEDREN® brands.

2022

Launch of
VARISOFT® brand, France.

Launch of

and business expansion
in the lipoedema treatment sector.

2023
2024

Acquisition of
MYOLUX® patent, France.