Awards: Surgical Supplies for $6.5 millionWednesday, February 25, 2015 The Ministry of Public Finance in Guatemala has awarded contracts to 13 companies for the supply of minor surgical medical equipment. 204 types of products were awarded, including bandages of different types, splints, disposable instruments, various materials for laboratory areas and instruments for video surgeries. Company Profile
Manufacturer representative of Construction Chemicals products for Central America, Caribbean and Panama ATEK Opens Medical Device Manufacturing Facility in Costa RicaWednesday, April 2, 2008 ATEK Medical, a division of ATEK Companies, announced that it has opened a medical device manufacturing facility in Heredia, Costa Rica. “With this new investment, ATEK Medical has doubled its manufacturing capacity and strengthened its ability to offer unparalleled manufacturing and new product launch services to the medical device industry,” said Kay Phillips, president, ATEK Companies. German Investment in Panama's Insurance MarketThursday, October 27, 2011 The German Development Bank (DEG) is investing $9 million in the Panamanian insurance company World Wide Medical. The expansion of health and insurance services in the region is being backed by the German company, whose investment in the Panamanian company makes them the owner of 32% of the group. $40 million to be invested by St. Jude Medical in Costa RicaThursday, January 15, 2009 The company, which develops medical devices, is building a 20,000 m2 plant in Coyol, Alajuela. Elfinancierocr.com reports: "It is expected that in 2010 some 500 workers will be manufacturing medical devices. Costa Rica: Opening of Medical Equipment FactoryFriday, September 10, 2010 A $40 million investment by St. Jude Medical has enabled the development of this new manufacturing facility. The factory, located north-west of the Costa Rican capital in El Coyol de Alajuela, will make heart valves and cardiac monitoring equipment. BP ships oil through Trans-Panama PipelineTuesday, February 7, 2012 BP Products North America Inc. will ship some 100,000 barrels per day from east to west under agreement with Petroterminal de Panama (PTP). BP will provide oil to customers in the West Coast of the United States. The press release of PennEnergy says, Moog Medical Invests $3.5 Million in Costa RicaFriday, May 15, 2009 The multinational medical equipment manufacturer will open its plant in November in Coyol, Alajuela. The site in Coyol, which will employ 200 people, will produce infusion pumps and irrigation pumps for IVs. Medical Tourism Conference in OctoberTuesday, June 23, 2009 On October 6th and 7th, Costa Rican Medical Care will hold a medical tourism conference in San José, Costa Rica. Costa Rican Medical Care, a division of the HSA Clearing Corp., works with three private hospitals in Costa Rica in offering their services to North American clients. International Congress on Medical Tourism in El SalvadorTuesday, January 28, 2014 The Maya Medical Travel Summit will be held on 17th and 18th of July and will offer conferences and business meetings with representatives from companies. El Salvador Medical Holding (ESMH) will hold a medical tourism congress called "Maya Medical Travel Summit" on the 17th and 18th of July in the Central American nation. Another Medical device Company in Costa RicaTuesday, February 8, 2011 With a $ 4 million investment, Helix Medical is building its manufacturing plant to start operations in the first half of 2011. Helix Medical, LLC, began construction of its new manufacturing plant in Coyol in Alajuela. The company will invest more than $ 4 million and employ over 100 people. Helix Medical anticipates the start of its operations for the first half of 2012. Symposium for Medical Device IndustryWednesday, March 14, 2012 Medical Device Costa Rica will be held from 19th to 21st March bringing together manufacturers and buyers of medical equipment. Medical Device Costa Rica, a symposium run by the magazine Medical Product Outsourcing (MPO), will be held at the Marriot Hotel in San José from 19th to 21st March. Registration is open on the website: http://www.medicaldevicecr.com. Command Medial Expands Operations in NicaraguaWednesday, April 14, 2010 The medical devices company invested $3 million to enlarge its facilities in Las Mercedes Free Zone. It will hire an additional 150 employees, and expects to increase production by 200%, commented CEO Carlos Gadea. Tegra Medical Acquires Costa Rican PlantWednesday, June 30, 2010 The medical devices company acquired Pen United Technologies’ manufacturing operations in San José, Costa Rica, at Global Park tax-free trade zone. The contract manufacturer bought the 20,000-square-foot facility from Penn United Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of metal components and assemblies. ATEK Medical Inaugurates Plant in Costa RicaTuesday, March 3, 2009 The plant produces medical cardiovascular applications equipment and currently employs 65 people. The facility is located 14 kilometers north of San Jose in the Metro Free Trade Zone in Heredia and has 3,000 square feet of space. |
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