History
Cousin’s unique expertise in the design and manufacture of surgical implants is the result of nearly two centuries of innovation and international development.
1848
Louis Cousin established a linen twisting company, laying the foundation for our textile expertise.
1870
Cousin began its braiding activity.
1947
Cousin became the first company in Europe to industrially manufacture continuous polyamide yarn.
1989
A major medical breakthrough: the design and manufacture of the first artificial ligament, marking Cousin's entry into the field of textile surgical implants.
1994
Launch of the visceral surgery division with the first parietal reinforcement implant for the treatment of inguinal hernias.
1995
Creation of Cousin Biotech
2007
A revolution in spinal surgery with Intraspine®, an innovative implant dedicated to preserving lumbar mobility.
2008
Inauguration of new cleanrooms (ISO 8 to ISO 6 standards), ensuring production excellence.
2009
First manufacture of spinal tape sold to a European customer
2010
Launch of Contract Manufacturing activity to support our international partners.
2012
Major innovation: 4D Mesh®, a semi-resorbable parietal reinforcement implant.
2014
First American customer for Contract Manufacturing, with a textile spinal tape project.
2014
Acquisition of Cousin by François Tortel and François Henin.
2017
Advancing orthopedic care: launch of an adjustable cortical fixation system for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair
2018
Veterinary innovation: launch of our first ligament dedicated to veterinary surgery.
2018
Cousin Biotech becomes Cousin: a new identity reflecting our global ambition.
2019
Turenne Groupe acquires a stake in the company.
2021
Recognized excellence: Cousin is designated a laureate of the "France Relance" initiative.
2023
Strategic expansion with the integration of PlantTech Medical and the launch of our first VBT (Vertebral Body Tethering) cords.
2024
Expansion to the United States: opening of our commercial office in Chicago
2025
Cousin completes its range of implants for spinal surgery with the Cdisc cervical disc prosthesis®
2025
Creation of a subsidiary in the USA for Contract Manufacturing