Welcome to DARCO
In 1985 Dr. H. Darrel Darby, a practicing podiatrist, developed the Darby Med-Surg™ Shoe - a postoperative shoe intending to replace the traditional wooden shoes. This postoperative shoe built around a semi-rigid sole integrated for the first time a new and innovative sports shoe technology. Since then DARCO distributes innovative products for foot surgery worldwide introducing standards for postoperative care
1987:
Distribution of DARCO International, Inc. is moved from Chicago, Illinois, USA to a facility near the company's main office in Huntington, West Virginia.
1992:
Foundation of DARCO (Europe) GmbH in Dießen am Ammersee, Germany, as distribution centre for Europe
1993:
The independent Society for Foot Surgery was initiated in 1993 by DARCO founder Dr. H. Darrel Darby. As main sponsor of the Society for Foot Surgery DARCO continues to directly exchange knowledge and developments with the most experienced foot surgeons.
In the mid-90s DARCO has started developing and distributing specific implants for new and innovative methods for foot surgery. Products that have become indispensable for foot surgeons in their daily routine.
1996:
DARCO starts its own in-house production.
2002:
DARCO headquarters is moving from Dießen am Ammersee to its new location in Raisting. Continuous growth has demanded a larger company site. The explicitly designed seminar centre now offers Further Training and Education on DARCO's own premises.
2004:
Foundation of DARCO's Osteosynthesis production in Raisting.
2007:
The distribution of DARCO's Osteosynthesis products is taken over by Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
2008:
Medical care products for Sports and Physiotherapy are integrated into DARCO's product portfolio. Our long-lasting tradition in further training and education helps us to regularly offer courses and seminars on the application of standard taping and kinesiological taping with Elastic Tapes for physiotherapists and physicians all over Germany.
DARCO - your partner in competence for
orthopedic foot and ankle care products since 1985
Further reading:
· DARCO: Further training and education for physicians, surgeons, orthopedists and medical experts
· DARCO's Philosophy: Research and Development from Experience