- The 19,000-square-meter facility will manufacture medical devices, with a focus on electrophysiology and orthopedics solutions.
Alajuela, Costa Rica, November 10, 2026. On Monday, November 9, global healthcare company Johnson & Johnson MedTech officially opened its manufacturing facility in Costa Rica. The opening marks a new chapter in the company’s presence in Costa Rica, where it has operated commercially for 40 years, and brings advanced medical technology manufacturing to a region outside the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM).
The facility spans 19,000 square meters and will manufacture medical devices, with a focus on electrophysiology and orthopedics solutions. The project is expected to create 3,000 jobs in the coming years.
“The opening of this facility marks a milestone in Costa Rica’s relationship with Johnson & Johnson and is a source of great pride for our country. We are proud that a company of its stature has chosen Costa Rica for one of its most significant investments worldwide. We are deeply grateful for that trust and remain committed to supporting the company through this next chapter, which we hope will be the beginning of many years of shared growth and success,” said Arianna Arce, Costa Rica’s acting Minister of Foreign Trade.
Johnson & Johnson MedTech selected Costa Rica after evaluating potential locations in multiple regions around the world. Key factors in its decision included the country’s established medical device industry, its pool of specialized talent, institutional stability, and a strong production ecosystem connected to the sector.
Laura López, CEO of the Trade & Investment Promotion Agency of Costa Rica (PROCOMER), said: “The precision and medical equipment sector accounts for 47% of Costa Rica’s goods exports and includes more than 100 foreign-invested companies that employ over 63,000 people. This ecosystem has grown from a foundation of specialized talent, manufacturing expertise, and an expanding supplier network. Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s new operation adds advanced manufacturing capabilities to that foundation and shows how investment can create high-value opportunities beyond the Greater Metropolitan Area. The company’s presence means more skilled jobs, stronger local supplier connections, and new opportunities for communities across the Western Region.”
For more than three years, PROCOMER has worked closely with Johnson & Johnson MedTech Costa Rica as a strategic partner in establishing, developing, and strengthening its operations. This work has helped connect the company with Costa Rica’s business ecosystem by identifying and introducing local suppliers to meet the needs of the plant at different stages. The company has also taken part in PROCOMER events, including ENCADENADOS and the Costa Rica MD Summit.
PROCOMER has also supported the development of specialized talent for the company. Through four editions of the Human Talent Training Incentive Program, Johnson & Johnson MedTech Costa Rica has advanced projects that have benefited 192 people, providing training and knowledge transfer in precision mechanics, high-density diagnostic catheter manufacturing, and specialized medical device technologies. This collaboration brings together business expertise, local suppliers, and Costa Rican talent to strengthen the company’s value chain and support the growth of a high-value operation in the country.
The new facility expands Costa Rica’s medical manufacturing capabilities and adds a global operation to the Western Region’s productive base. For Grecia and neighboring communities, the project creates opportunities for specialized employment and greater participation in a high-value export industry.