Manufacturing
Sector

Applications

in this sector

• Advanced Manufacturing

  Manufacturing is going through one of its greatest periods of change since the World War II, thanks to rapid technology advancements. Manufacturing technologies used to shape, join, finish, and measure components are changing dramatically as robotics, automation and specialization come to play in traditional and converging sectors. Subsectors evolving in Costa Rica include aerospace, electronics, semiconductors, engineering and design, contract manufacturers, assembling, automotive and metalwork.

• Light Manufacturing

  "Specialization lies at the heart of what we do. Precision, experience and reach have helped us assemble an impressive proven track record in plastics, advanced textiles, metal mechanics, construction materials and paper, among others. We are the missing link in your global value chain providing preferential access to 2/3 of the world’s markets. Costa Rica works under the strictest quality standards and supplies the most sophisticated multinational companies and industry clusters."

• Food & Agritech

  Costa Rica has a long standing tradition for food and agri-business since the 1800s but its the new wave of agri-tech and specialty food products that are leading the way. Within its rich volcanic soils and highly diverse microclimates you’ll find carbon-neutral and gourmet quality coffee, banana chips for healthy snacking, rainforest alliance certified cocoa and IQF, juices or carbon-neutral pineapple to name a few; taking the food industry to another level. Currently, +350 different agricultural and food-processed goods are exported to over 130 destinations around the world. It’s not just access to high-quality raw but its knowledge in operating excellence under the strictest certifications including HACCP, ISO14000, Rainforest Alliances, Fair Trade, among others. king the food industry to another level. Combine this with a booming IT sector in the country and it is no surprise you’ll find the latest in agri-tech blooming around.