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The milestones of Laboratori Guidotti S.p.A.

1914
Luigi Guidotti opens in Pisa the company "Laboratorio Jodarsenico Giuseppe Guidotti & C." with a capital of 10,000 Italian Lire.
1923
The company changes its name to "Laboratorio Guidotti & C." keeping it until 1981, year in which the company assume the name of "Laboratori Guidotti S.p.A.”.
1931
Luigi Guidotti awards the prestigious title of “Cavaliere del lavoro”.
1943
The 11th May Luigi Guidotti dies in his villa in San Casciano Val di Pesa (Firenze) and his son-in Harry Bracci Torsi succeedes in the administration of the company.
1955
Mr. Harry Bracci Torsi is one of the first Italian businessman to activate scientific research in its laboratories.
1959
The research laboratories is officially recognized by Italian Ministry of Health. Inauguration of the research laboratory in La Vettola (Pisa).
1960
Guidotti develops original molecules for the oral treatment of diabetes.
1963
Guidotti opens a second facility; a chemical production unit help the company to develop the essential amino acids (L-tryptophan and L-histidine) and the new molecules.
1983
Guidotti becames part of the Menarini group.
2001
Guidotti changes location and moves all of its offices and production departments in La Vettola.
2014
Centenary of the company.
2023
Laboratori Guidotti launches two new products for diabete's care.
2024
The company celebrates its 110th anniversary.

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