Company Story
1858 - Founding of VIEL & Cie, société anonyme by Jean VIEL
1860 - Establishment of the first factory in Lyon, France
1870 - Introduction of innovative textile manufacturing techniques
1885 - Expansion into international markets, including Europe and North America
1900 - Development of new product lines, including silk and wool fabrics
1920 - Introduction of synthetic fibers, such as rayon and nylon
1945 - Post-war reconstruction and modernization of facilities
1960 - Diversification into new markets, including technical textiles and nonwovens
1980 - Implementation of new manufacturing technologies, including computer-aided design and automation
2000 - Globalization and expansion into emerging markets, including Asia and Latin America