# Boston Scientific expands Costa Rica operations with 1,200 new jobs

Boston Scientific announced it will expand operations in Costa Rica by opening a new plant in Cartago's Zona Franca La Lima, creating 1,200 new jobs over five years.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2023-09-20
- Where: Cartago, Costa Rica
- Jobs: 1,200
- 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

- [elfinancierocr.com](https://www.elfinancierocr.com/negocios/boston-scientific-empresa-de-dispositivos-medicos/AZVBTSUIGBDI7AUIUTLGUW4EXA/story/), 2023-09-20: "Esta inversión adicional proporcionará oportunidades adicionales para desarrollar a nuestro talento y capacidades en Costa Rica mientras colaborará a que Boston Scientific satisfaga las necesidades de más pacientes alrededor del mundo."

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