Healthcare packaging solutions provider Nelipak has initiated construction of a new facility in Costa Rica\u2019s Green Valley, Grecia, Alajuela.<\/p>\n
The 60,000ft\u00b2 industrial facility is being developed in partnership with Costa Rican real-estate developer Portafolio Inmobiliario.<\/p>\n
The facility, which is expected to open in mid-2026, will substantially increase Nelipak\u2019s capacity and capabilities in the region.<\/p>\n
It will expand production capabilities to include thin- and heavy-gauge thermoforming, die-cut pouch cards, and inserts.<\/p>\n
The site will boast International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 13485 certification and include ISO-7 clean room manufacturing space, adhering to the highest standards for sterile-barrier healthcare packaging.<\/p>\n
Nelipak CEO Pat Chambliss expressed excitement about the construction commencement, emphasising the company\u2019s dedication to its South American and Caribbean customers.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis investment underscores our long-term commitment to our customers in Latin America and the Caribbean, and reflects our strategy to provide global excellence with strong local support,\u201d said Chambliss.<\/p>\n
Costa Rica Minister of Foreign Trade Manuel Tovar lauded Nelipak\u2019s expansion as a testament to the company\u2019s confidence in Costa Rica as a strategic platform for its specialised packaging solutions in the life sciences packaging sector.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe congratulate Nelipak for its commitment to innovation, the creation of quality employment, and the promotion of sustainable growth for the benefit of our country and the region,\u201d Tovar remarked.<\/p>\n
Since acquiring ATE in 2012, Nelipak has been operating in Costa Rica, supplying medical device manufacturers with custom packaging products.<\/p>\n
The new facility will provide additional warehousing and distribution space, allowing for future growth in line with customer demands.<\/p>\n
Nelipak said the new plant reinforces Costa Rica\u2019s status as a prime location for medical device manufacturing and underscores its role as a key player in the global healthcare supply chain.<\/p>\n
Nelipak employs 1,400 people across 11 sites globally, comprising six sites in North America and five sites in Europe.<\/p>\n
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