Success stories

•The medical device cluster in Baja California is an important success story. This cluster, together with the one in San Diego, California, is part of the most diverse and sophisticated binational medical product grouping in North America. There are more than 60 medical device firms in Baja California, where the leading companies are Smiths, Tyco Healthcare, Cardinal Health, Pall Life Sciences, Medtronic, Gambro, Medimexico, ICU Medical Inc., Hudson Aci, Dj Ortho, CLP, Sunrise Medical, North Safety Products, Augen, Breg, Lancer Orthodontics, I Flow, Masimo, Sola, among others. Some of the main products manufactured in this cluster include artificial respirators, nebulizers, connectors, orthopedic devices, endotracheal tubes, latex gloves, steel dental parts, anesthesia circuits, surgical and diagnostic equipment, medication supply systems, tissue adhesives, ophthalmic lenses, hemodialysis tubes, etc.

•GE plans to invest 60 million dollars between 2010 and 2012. This investment is to transfer assembly production lines of medical devices, engines and power generation turbines. The company cites skilled workforce, ease of opening new businesses and logistics costs as some of the advantages of establishing in Mexico.