Medtronic in Europe

Medtronic Europe and Emerging Markets
First established in Europe in 1967, Medtronic operations have since expanded throughout the European and Emerging Markets region.

Medtronic’s International Headquarters are in Tolochenaz, on the shores of Lake Geneva, Switzerland. The site is also home to the world’s most technologically advanced manufacturing plant for pacemakers, as well as Medtronic’s European Training and Education Center.

Medtronic has three other major European facilities: a Vascular Manufacturing facility in Galway, Ireland; the Bakken Research Center in Maastricht and the European Operations Center for
distribution and shared services in Heerlen, both in The Netherlands.

International Headquarters Tolochenaz, Switzerland Located in the heart of Europe, Switzerland has a reputation for quality and precision technology, advanced centers of scientific research and a humanitarian tradition, consistent with Medtronic’s own Mission.
Swiss Manufacturing Operations Tolochenaz, Switzerland Purpose-built and FDA approved to manufacture implantable devices, the Swiss Manufacturing Operations plant is the most highly automated pacemaker production facility in the world.
European Training and Education Center Tolochenaz, Switzerland Every year, thousands of physicians, surgeons, and other medical professionals from all over Europe and the Emerging Markets learn how to use Medtronic's innovative therapies and devices safely and effectively.
Ireland Manufacturing & R&D Operations Galway, Ireland In Galway, Medtronic has a Manufacturing and Research & Development facility for its Vascular Division as well as lead delivery systems used with heart failure devices.
Bakken Research Center Maastricht, The Netherlands The Bakken Research Center (BRC) in Maastricht has primary responsibility for Medtronic’s Research & Development, clinical, regulatory and scientific support activities in the region.
European Operations Center Heerlen, The Netherlands Located in the south of The Netherlands, Heerlen is hosting Medtronic’s European distribution and financial shared services center.