Manufacturing in Costa Rica: A Comprehensive Overview
Costa Rica has emerged as a hub for manufacturing in Central America, offering an ideal combination of strategic location, skilled workforce, and business-friendly incentives.
Universities: Institutions such as the University of Costa Rica (UCR) and the Costa Rica Institute of Technology (TEC) produce graduates skilled in engineering, technology, and manufacturing. Technical Training: The National Institute of Learning (INA) offers programs specializing in training manufacturing workers.
Locations: High-tech manufacturing hubs are concentrated around the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM), which includes San José, Heredia, and Alajuela. Costa Rica has a growing automotive manufacturing sector that focuses on producing specialized components and advanced materials. Major Players: Adient, Panduit, and Bridgestone.
Major Players: Intel, Zollner, and Establishment Labs. Locations: High-tech manufacturing hubs are concentrated around the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM), which includes San José, Heredia, and Alajuela. Costa Rica has a growing automotive manufacturing sector that focuses on producing specialized components and advanced materials.
Manufacturing in Costa Rica spans several high-value industries, including medical devices, electronics, automotive parts, and food processing. Below, we highlight some of the most prominent sectors: Costa Rica is a global leader in the production of medical devices.
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