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Thuringian-engineered medical devices – Swiss company expands in Stadtroda

Thuringia is fertile ground for business growth: The specialist company in medical technologies, Mathys Orthopädie, has decided to concentrate its production operations at one location in the Bollberg industrial district in Stadtroda near Jena, is investing more than 50 million euros in the expansion and creating up to 120 new jobs in the process. The company, which is part of Swiss-based Mathys AG Bettlach, is increasing its production capacity and will have space for future expansions at its new location. Construction is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2022; production is slated to start in early 2024.

“LEG has provided Mathys with extensive assistance in finding and assessing locations and advised it on government incentives,” explained LEG Managing Director Andreas Krey. “We are thrilled with the expansion in Stadtroda. The investment shows that Thuringia is an attractive site for growing companies.” LEG presented many of the advantages of the Eastern Thuringian location in its discussions. “The industrial district offers easy access to the junction of the A4 and A9 highways, putting Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt and Dresden within close reach,” noted Dr. Arnulf Wulff, LEG Department Head. “Mathys also benefits from the extensive capabilities in ceramic production and precision machining seen throughout the Jena, Hermsdorf and Gera region.” Mathys AG Bettlach, the Swiss parent company, employs around 540 employees worldwide and generated around 125 million Swiss francs in revenue in 2020, according to its own information. Mathys AG has been part of EnovisTM, a listed US company, since mid-2021. The Thuringian operation focuses on producing shoulder, hip and knee prosthetics. The new 4.5 hectare site in Stadtroda will be home to a new 5,000 m² metal shop, a 2,900 m² ceramic production facility and a modern office building. (hw)

Visualization of the planned production and office building.

Visualization of the planned production and office building. Picture: Mathys