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A unique cluster for the Life Sciences Industry:

February 7th, 2024|

Coyol Free Zone hosts 7 of MPO Top 30 Medical Device Manufacturers The 2023 Top 30 Global Medical Device Companies by MPO features seven companies based in Coyol Free Zone. The top spot belongs to Abbott, improving its second place from 2022, while Medtronic, the former leader of this ranking, holds now the second position overall. [...]

National suppliers will be recognized for their good business practices

January 25th, 2024|

In the second edition of Coyol Impulsa January 2024. The Coyol Impulsa Award, an initiative of Coyol Free Zone, gathers Costa Rican suppliers that generate added value in the value chain of the companies located in the Park. This recognition aims to highlight the country's suppliers, fundamental pieces for the strengthening of the Life Sciences Industry; [...]

2,200 employees of Coyol Free Zone and allied companies ran to benefit educational centers in Alajuela

December 21st, 2023|

December 2024. A total of 2,200 employees of Coyol Free Zone and the companies based there once again took part in the Carrera Clásica Coyol, a competition aimed at promoting health and wellness, as well as supporting the infrastructure and equipment needs of educational centers in the geographical area of influence of the Park. This activity [...]

The Advantages of the Free Trade Zone Regime in Costa Rica

December 8th, 2023|

Benefits go beyond tax exemptions Coyol Free Zone is the perfect success story of the Free Trade Zone Regime in Costa Rica. Our industrial park brings together world-class companies in a specialized cluster, thus allowing them to be more competitive and efficient. Proof of this productive bonanza is reflected in prolific export figures each year, exceeding [...]

2,000 people trained to work in the Life Sciences Industry

November 24th, 2023|

Courses were taught in the first half of 2023  August. Four different initiatives developed by Coyol Free Zone enabled approximately 2,000 people to strengthen their skills and abilities to opt for quality employment in the Life Sciences industry or to specialize in their current jobs. This Park offers an educational effort with social projection called “Coyol [...]

AI in the Manufacturing Industry: What does it imply?

November 10th, 2023|

Nowadays, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being incorporated into many technologies involved in the smart manufacturing process , including semiconductors, communications equipment, software applications, and platforms. At Coyol Free Zone, we believe in AI’s potential to improve the smart manufacturing industry, associated with the benefits of increasing efficiency and sustainability in many processes. The influence of AI [...]

Nevro Corp’s Quest for Environmentally Sustainable Operations

October 31st, 2023|

The company established manufacturing operations in Costa Rica because it’s one of the top 10 eco-friendly countries in the world October, 2023. Costa Rica’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental protection policies and practices has been a significant factor in Nevro Corp to establish its medical device manufacturing operations in our country. “We chose Costa Rica [...]

Coyol Free Zone stands out as the Best Free Zone in the Americas

October 12th, 2023|

The Park has an investment of more than US$400 million. October 2023. Coyol Free Zone shines in the eyes of the world when it comes to attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). This is confirmed by the most recent award granted by fDi Intelligence, a division specialized in foreign investment of the Financial Times. This magazine, recognized [...]

Partnership with the United States will open opportunities for the semiconductor industry in Costa Rica

October 4th, 2023|

The partnership seeks to create a more transparent, secure, and sustainable global semiconductor value chain The incentives granted under the CHIPS Act in the United States, and a new partnership with Costa Rica, would encourage the demand and development of semiconductors. The partnership, enabled by the International Technology Security and Innovation Fund, seeks to create a [...]

Novel catheter gives hope to people with severe cardiovascular disease caused by calcification in arteries

September 29th, 2023|

Manufactured by Shockwave Medical in Coyol Free Zone The company is a pioneer in the development of intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) to treat severe vascular calcifications. It is in the process of starting its manufacturing operations, and plans to hire +300 people in the next year. September. In order to improve the lives of patients around the [...]

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