Strengthening Global MedTech with a New Trade-Free Zone Facility

Sarstedt, May 14, 2025

With over 30 years of experience in high-precision laser material processing, the German company MeKo announces the opening of its new subsidiary, MeKo MedTech S.A., in Costa Rica. This expansion marks the company’s first site outside of Germany and highlights its commitment to innovation, sustainable growth, and proximity to key strategic markets in the Americas.

Kai Leymann, President of MeKo MedTech S.A., expert in nitinol and medical device manufacturing, will lead the new operation. Regarding the expansion, he commented: “MeKo has a strong culture of innovation and development. I’m excited to bring that spirit to a new facility in a country known for its warm and welcoming culture. We already feel how Costa Rica’s energy and enthusiasm enrich our company’s strengths with a healthy dose of ‘Pura Vida’ spirit.”

For Manuel Tovar, Minister of Foreign Trade, MeKo’s decision reinforces Costa Rica’s position as a global leader in the medical technology industry. As the Minister stated, “The medical device sector, declared of public and national interest, accounts for more than 40% of the country’s exports and generates quality employment for over 58,000 people. MeKo’s expansion validates the strength of Costa Rica’s ecosystem, which combines highly skilled talent with an institutional framework that fosters innovation, sustainability, and investment in healthcare”.

With a 1,400-square-meter facility, the company will contribute to local economic growth by creating high-quality jobs and fostering the transfer of specialized technical knowledge. MeKo aligns with Costa Rica’s dedication to renewable energy, leveraging the country’s, on average, 97% clean energy supply to support environmentally responsible manufacturing.

For Laura López, CEO of Costa Rica’s Trade & Investment Promotion Agency (PROCOMER), this investment reaffirms the country’s positioning as a strategic partner for companies in the sector: “PROCOMER is proud to support investments such as MeKo’s, which generate knowledge transfer, quality jobs, and demonstrate a business commitment to sustainability and excellence. The arrival of MeKo in Costa Rica, whose capital is from Germany, represents an important step forward in our strategy to diversify the origin of investments. Furthermore, it consolidates Costa Rica’s position as a regional leader in medical device manufacturing, thanks to the strength of our productive ecosystem, the quality of our human talent, and the competitive conditions we offer investors.”

For MeKo’s clients across America, the new facility brings significant advantages. Being located in the Metro Free Zone & Business Park allows the company to optimize logistics, reduce lead times, and benefit from Costa Rica’s favorable trade agreements. The free-trade zone framework provides duty-free access for production, enabling a more efficient and streamlined operation while maintaining the high-quality standards that define the company.