List of the 100 Largest Medical Technology Companies Switzerland [2023]

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Contains the 100 largest medical technology companies from Switzerland from numerous segments such as implants, laboratory technology, surgical systems, orthopedic products, diagnostic systems, medical instruments, etc. This list is an excerpt from our list of the largest companies in Switzerland.

Excellent level of detail: industry and field of activity, turnover (2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015) if publicly available, number of employees (2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018) if publicly available, general contact details, names of management, etc.

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List of the 3 largest medical technology companies in Switzerland

Medical technology is one of the most important industries in Switzerland. Swiss medical technology companies are among the country’s largest employers and are considered world leaders in numerous segments. In the following, we present the three largest medical technology companies in Switzerland, which are based in very different areas.

1. Roche Diagnostics International AG, Rotkreuz

Roche Diagnostics, one of the world’s leading providers of diagnostic systems, is based in Switzerland. Especially in the field of in vitro diagnostic systems, Roche is a global pioneer. With its headquarters in Rotkreuz, the company is the largest private employer in the canton of Zug. More than 2,600 employees are employed here, developing state-of-the-art equipment for clinics, laboratories and medical practices. Among other things, quality management, which is very important for medical technology, takes place in Rotkreuz.

Update 2022: The medical technology giant is also making further progress in the area of digitalization - across all three Group divisions. Among other things, a medical device with an integrated app store is planned

2. Alcon Management SA, Vernier

In the field of ophthalmology, Alcon is an established global market leader. In recent decades, the company was first part of Nestlé and later of Novartis. Alcon is now a component of the Swiss Market Index and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. Alcon divides its businesses into Ophthalmic Surgery and Vision Care. Among other things, the company is a leading supplier of contact lenses.

Update 2023: Alcon was able to maintain the growth rate at a high pace in Q1/2023. In this context, sales guidance was exceeded by approximately USD 100 million compared to the same period last year.

3. Sonova AG, Lausanne, Stäfa

In the field of hearing systems, the Swiss company Sonova is a force to be reckoned with. The Stäfa-based company owns the Phonak, Unitron, Hansaton and Advanced Bionics brands, among others. Sonova was founded in 1947 and now employs more than 14,000 people worldwide. In the financial year 2021/21, it generated a profit after tax of CHF 585 million.