Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor04.07.21
SMC Ltd., a contract manufacturer for the medical, diagnostics and pharmaceutical markets with locations around the world, is expanding its facility in Costa Rica.
SMC’s latest expansion allows for additional clean room molding and contract manufacturing capacity. The expansion will double the current facility bringing it to 120,000 square feet in the Coyol Free Zone Park in Alajuela, Costa Rica.
With the additional space, SMC Costa Rica will provide increased contract manufacturing solutions including: assembly, injection molding and secondary operations, giving global customers and MedTech companies in Costa Rica more options for SMC to become their strategic partner.
Foreign Trade Minister Andrés Valenciano noted, “SMC continues to contribute to our economic development and wellbeing through knowledge spillovers and job opportunities for the Costa Rican population. The government is aware of the challenges posed by the environment and we are determined to work hand in hand in partnership with companies such as SMC on continuing to drive the country’s growth within the framework of sustainability, inclusion, and resilience.”
To support the growth the company is experiencing, SMC will be hiring additional team members to fulfill its contract manufacturing and engineering needs. SMC currently employs over 200 people in Costa Rica and it expects to double that, generating quality jobs and contributing to the local economy.
“SMC has seen tremendous growth in Costa Rica, both in technological capabilities and our people development,” said Bob Stoesser, SMC vice president. “This is our third expansion in 10 years and shows our commitment to Costa Rica, its people, and community. Our growth and success are directly attributable to our SMC team members, as well as the loyalty and confidence our customers have placed on us. We are well positioned to continue our growth path in Costa Rica and our technical manufacturing capabilities.”
“With the expansion of the SMC’s Costa Rica facility, we strengthen our commitment to the country, our people and our customers. Costa Rica has proved to be a great place for our company to operate and to grow and two of the important drivers have been the talent that we have found through the years, and the country´s strong support to the med device cluster,” added Francisco Sancho, GM Costa Rica.
SMC’s latest expansion allows for additional clean room molding and contract manufacturing capacity. The expansion will double the current facility bringing it to 120,000 square feet in the Coyol Free Zone Park in Alajuela, Costa Rica.
With the additional space, SMC Costa Rica will provide increased contract manufacturing solutions including: assembly, injection molding and secondary operations, giving global customers and MedTech companies in Costa Rica more options for SMC to become their strategic partner.
Foreign Trade Minister Andrés Valenciano noted, “SMC continues to contribute to our economic development and wellbeing through knowledge spillovers and job opportunities for the Costa Rican population. The government is aware of the challenges posed by the environment and we are determined to work hand in hand in partnership with companies such as SMC on continuing to drive the country’s growth within the framework of sustainability, inclusion, and resilience.”
To support the growth the company is experiencing, SMC will be hiring additional team members to fulfill its contract manufacturing and engineering needs. SMC currently employs over 200 people in Costa Rica and it expects to double that, generating quality jobs and contributing to the local economy.
“SMC has seen tremendous growth in Costa Rica, both in technological capabilities and our people development,” said Bob Stoesser, SMC vice president. “This is our third expansion in 10 years and shows our commitment to Costa Rica, its people, and community. Our growth and success are directly attributable to our SMC team members, as well as the loyalty and confidence our customers have placed on us. We are well positioned to continue our growth path in Costa Rica and our technical manufacturing capabilities.”
“With the expansion of the SMC’s Costa Rica facility, we strengthen our commitment to the country, our people and our customers. Costa Rica has proved to be a great place for our company to operate and to grow and two of the important drivers have been the talent that we have found through the years, and the country´s strong support to the med device cluster,” added Francisco Sancho, GM Costa Rica.
