Interview with Alberto Grua, Managing Director, Grunenthal Italy
Grunenthal-Formenti relies on Formenti’s 60 years experience in Italy and is the result of the merger of both the German and Italian entities in 96. How would you describe the…
SIFI is the leading Italian ophthalmic company, focused on eye care since its foundation in 1935.
SIFI designs, manufactures and markets innovative pharmaceutical products, surgical and medical devices.
SIFI’s mission is to provide ophthalmologists and their patients with a wide range of therapeutic solutions to treat the most common eye diseases.
Cutting-edge innovation, continuous development, a clear understanding of patients and caregivers needs, have shaped an extensive spectrum of eye care products, developed and marketed by SIFI main Italian and foreign branches.
Headquartered in Catania (Sicily), SIFI operates directly in Italy, Romania and Mexico with a staff of more than 330 people worldwide.
Since June 2015 SIFI is backed by 21 Investimenti, private equity firm founded by Alessandro Benetton, to support the company’s international expansion and portfolio development strategy.
For more information, please visit SIFI website www.sifigroup.com.
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