Alajuela. Seven companies operating at Coyol Free Zone are among the 2025 Top 30 Global Medical Device Companies, according to the annual report by MPO (Medical Product Outsourcing). This result further establishes the Park as a benchmark for the sector and reinforces its leadership in Costa Rica and internationally, backed by a solid, innovative, and continually growing business environment.
According to the report, Medtronic, Abbott, Philips, Cardinal Health, Terumo, Smith & Nephew, and Hologic rank among the leaders in the global Medical Device market, reinforcing Coyol Free Zone’s position as a strategic location selected by leading companies in the sector for their operations in Costa Rica.
These seven companies, together with 27 other Costa Rican and international companies, form the country’s most robust Life Sciences industry cluster.
Carlos Wong, Managing Director of CODE Development Group, co-developer of Coyol Free Zone, noted that the Park, with an 18-year track record, is proud to host companies that improve the quality of life of patients around the world through innovative medical devices.
Their impact also contributes to Costa Rica’s broader economic growth and strengthens the country’s position as a leader in the Life Sciences industry. “From our Park, we will remain committed to providing the optimal conditions for their successful operations and global leadership, as well as for other companies undergoing expansion and growth,” Wong said.
The MPO report is based on indicators such as annual sales revenue, investment, and market share, reflecting the continued dynamism of a key industry in expansion.
Coyol Free Zone offers a value proposition grounded in sustainability, designed to meet the business and talent needs of the 34 companies operating in sectors such as Life Sciences, Semiconductors, and Smart Manufacturing.
The Park has more than 300,000 m² of industrial buildings, of which 100,000 m² are certified under LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards. LEED evaluates key factors such as energy consumption, water management, alternative energy sources, indoor environmental quality, material selection, and waste management during construction.
Coyol Free Zone is the first Free Zone in Costa Rica to hold ISO 9001:2015 certification for Construction Project Management. In addition, it offers competitive advantages that attract companies from highly specialized industries, including:
- Highly skilled talent.
- Focus on sustainability and innovation.
- Prime location, just 7.5 km from the Juan Santamaría International Airport, 60 km from Puerto Caldera, and accessible via major highways (Routes 1 and 27).
- Exclusive programs such as “Coyol Impulsa,” which facilitates access to local suppliers and contributes to a resilient value chain.
- High-value-added on-site services, such as sterilization, packaging, and logistics, which improve operational efficiency and significantly reduce lead times. This enables finished products to be exported directly to end markets around the world.
- A portfolio of high-value-added services, including an exclusive transportation platform, a Job Board with more than 220,000 active users, job fairs, and talent attraction and development services, among others.
For further information on the 2025 Global Top 30 Medical Device Companies report published by Medical Product Outsourcing, visit https://www.mpo-mag.com/top-companies-reports/top-global-medical-device-companies/