# Boston Scientific expands Costa Rica operations with new Cartago plant

Boston Scientific announced the expansion of its Costa Rican operations with a new manufacturing plant in Cartago province, creating approximately 1,200 new jobs. The company also announced a new investment in a 40,000 sq. m. facility in the same business park, slated for completion in early 2025.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2023-02-16
- Where: Cartago, Costa Rica
- Jobs: 1,200
- Starts operating: 2025
- Status: announced
- Products: medical devices
- Sectors: [Medical Devices](https://endata.com/sectors/medical-devices.md)

## Companies

- [Boston Scientific](https://endata.com/companies/15966.md)

## Sources

- [cinde.org](https://www.cinde.org/en/essential-news/boston-scientific-expands-its-presence-in-costa-rica-with-new-operations-in-cartago), 2023-02-16: "As we expand our Costa Rican operations into Cartago, we will continue to develop our talent and capabilities."
- [elfinancierocr.com](https://www.elfinancierocr.com/negocios/boston-scientific-abre-su-tercer-planta-en-la-lima/S4MLR3CCKRBMPC4JWRZY6MJQ7E/story/), 2023-02-16: "Mientras expandimos nuestras operaciones en Costa Rica a Cartago, continuaremos desarrollando nuestro talento y capacidades en el país."

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