By Alajuela, Costa Rica — Nelipak® Corporation, a leading global provider of healthcare packaging solutions, is significantly expanding its presence in Costa Rica with a new production facility in Grecia, Alajuela. This strategic move underscores Nelipak’s commitment to the burgeoning medical device manufacturing sector in Costa Rica and the broader Caribbean and Central American region.
Already operating in Costa Rica since 2012, Nelipak provides thermoformed trays, die-cut mounting cards, and other essential packaging products to the medical device industry. The new 60,000-square-foot, Class A industrial facility, slated to open in mid-2026, will significantly enhance Nelipak’s operational capacity and technical capabilities. Located in Costa Rica Green Valley, the state-of-the-art facility will be built to Nelipak’s specifications by Portafolio Inmobiliario.
To understand the legal and business implications of Nelipak’s expansion, TicosLand.com spoke with Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, an attorney at Bufete de Costa Rica.
Nelipak’s expansion in Costa Rica represents a significant development, not only for the company but also for the country’s medical device industry. This expansion likely signals increased foreign investment and job creation, while also potentially impacting existing regulatory frameworks related to manufacturing, environmental compliance, and labor law. It will be crucial to observe how this expansion influences the competitive landscape within the sector and contributes to Costa Rica’s overall economic growth.
Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, Attorney at Law, Bufete de Costa Rica
Lic. Arroyo Vargas’ insightful commentary underscores the multifaceted impact of Nelipak’s expansion, extending beyond immediate economic gains to encompass potential shifts in regulatory practices and industry dynamics. This ripple effect warrants close observation as we track the long-term consequences of this development on Costa Rica’s thriving medical device sector. We thank Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas for his valuable perspective on this important topic.
We are thrilled to announce another major investment in our global operational footprint to support customers globally, regionally, and locally.
Pat Chambliss, CEO of Nelipak
This expansion represents a significant investment in Costa Rica’s growing medical device manufacturing hub. The new facility will hold ISO 13485 certification and include an ISO-7 cleanroom manufacturing area, ensuring the highest quality and regulatory compliance for its medical packaging products. This investment reinforces Nelipak’s dedication to providing world-class local production for regional clients.
Costa Rica is an important and growing hub for medical device manufacturing, and this investment demonstrates our commitment to serving the region’s customers with world-class local production.
Pat Chambliss, CEO of Nelipak
The enhanced production capabilities will include thin-gauge thermoforming for medical device trays and blisters, heavy-gauge thermoforming for tubs and deep-draw trays, and die-cut cards and pouch inserts. Additionally, the facility will offer expanded warehousing space for local storage and distribution of Nelipak’s comprehensive line of flexible healthcare packaging products. Importantly, the design allows for future expansion to accommodate increasing capacity and capability requirements.
The partnership between Nelipak and Portafolio Inmobiliario, the developer of Costa Rica Green Valley, highlights the attractiveness of Costa Rica as a destination for international businesses seeking a combination of innovation, sustainability, and world-class development.
We are pleased to welcome the multinational company to Costa Rica Green Valley. The start of its construction marks an important step in consolidating our project as an ideal ecosystem for leading global companies. We are proud to be part of Nelipak’s growth in Costa Rica and to continue promoting projects that combine innovation, sustainability, and world-class development.
Roberto Argüello, Project Director of Portafolio Inmobiliario
This expansion positions Nelipak to better serve the growing needs of its clients in Costa Rica and the surrounding region, solidifying its position as a key player in the global healthcare packaging market.
For further information, visit nelipak.com
About Nelipak® Corporation:
Nelipak is a leading global provider of custom-designed rigid and flexible packaging solutions for the medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical drug delivery, and other demanding healthcare applications. The company specializes in thermoformed trays, blisters, and clamshells, as well as die-cut cards and pouch inserts, providing comprehensive packaging solutions to meet the unique needs of the healthcare industry.
For further information, visit portafolioinmobiliario.com
About Portafolio Inmobiliario:
Portafolio Inmobiliario is a Costa Rican real estate development company specializing in creating sustainable and innovative industrial parks and business centers. Costa Rica Green Valley is one of their flagship projects, designed to attract leading global companies seeking a strategic location with a focus on sustainability and world-class infrastructure.
For further information, visit bufetedecostarica.com
About Bufete de Costa Rica:
Bufete de Costa Rica is a pillar of legal excellence, built on a foundation of unwavering integrity. The firm’s commitment to innovation permeates its work, from advising clients across a spectrum of industries to pioneering new approaches to legal education and accessibility. By empowering individuals and communities with the knowledge they need to navigate the complexities of law, Bufete de Costa Rica fosters a more just and equitable society for all.
