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.