From space engineering to the leg prosthesis
METIZ was founded in 1999 by an engineer from the Russian space program. Metiz Brasil, in Sorocaba, brings the line to Brazilian prosthetists.
The founder
Vladimir Ermalyuk worked from 1981 to 1990 at Energia, the Russian rocket and space engineering corporation, and took part in the creation of the Buran space shuttle. From 1990 he was technical director of a Russian-German manufacturer of prosthetic products.
In 1999 he founded METIZ, to develop and manufacture lower-limb prosthetic components.
METIZ today
The headquarters and a rehabilitation and orthopedics center are in Mytishchi, in the Moscow region. The company reports 6,000 m² of production area, more than 200 employees and more than 100,000 products a year. It exports to more than 20 countries.
Besides the knees, feet and adapters it designs and manufactures, METIZ distributes components and materials from other manufacturers in Russia, and supplies equipment for prosthetic and orthopedic workshops.
| Milestone | Year |
|---|---|
| Founder works at Energia, on the Buran space shuttle program | 1981 to 1990 |
| Founder becomes technical director of a Russian-German manufacturer of prosthetic products | 1990 |
| METIZ is founded | 1999 |
| METIZ turns 25 | 2024 |
Production standards
Own design office, patented solutions, quality management under international standards, and aviation and space materials. See the production standards and the METIZ philosophy.
Metiz Brasil
Metiz Brasil is in Sorocaba (SP) and brings the METIZ component line to the Brazilian market. It sells to prosthetists, clinics and workshops, through authorized distributors or its own sales team, and offers technical support, training and educational materials for professionals.
The stated commitment is to bring components of international standard to Brazil at a cost that fits the budget of those who build the prosthesis and those who will use it.