Verified Nov 2026
Powertrain & Drivetrain
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Zug, Canton of Zug
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Since 1989
SHL Medical is a medical technology company headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, founded in 1989. It designs, develops and manufactures self-injection products, including autoinjectors, pen injectors and delivery systems for large-volume and high-viscosity formulations. The company employs an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 people, reports an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion, and is privately held. It serves medical, automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026 it announced progress on a new manufacturing site in Zug.
SHL Medical at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1989
Headquarters
Zug, Canton of Zug
Certifications
ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001
Import activity
302
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Medical
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
302
Named foreign suppliers
28
Top origins
Germany · Taiwan · Netherlands · Singapore
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from SHL Medical.
What this tells a buyer
Customs records show 302 shipments, with origins in Germany, Taiwan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Malaysia, Belgium, China, South Korea, Thailand, The Bahamas and Panama.
The company lists injection molding, assembly and mold manufacturing among its capabilities, and holds ISO 13485, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications.
Its facilities are reported in Switzerland and in South Carolina and Deerfield Beach, Florida, and in March 2026 it announced an integrated drug-device offering with Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
37 years in operation (founded 1989).
302 US import shipments on record.
Holds ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
SHL Medical is a medical technology company headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, founded in 1989. It designs, develops and manufactures self-injection products, including autoinjectors, pen injectors and delivery systems for large-volume and high-viscosity formulations. The company employs an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 people, reports an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion, and is privately held. It serves medical, automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026 it announced progress on a new manufacturing site in Zug.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1989 |
Headquarters | Zug, Canton of Zug |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Powertrain & Drivetrain |
Certifications | ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 |
What SHL Medical makes
The company lists injection molding, assembly and mold manufacturing among its capabilities, and holds ISO 13485, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Injection Molding, Mold (source: shl-medical.com).
Certifications
SHL Medical is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 13485 — shl-medical.com
ISO 14001 — shl-medical.com
ISO 45001 — shl-medical.com
Trade and customs footprint
Customs records show 302 shipments, with origins in Germany, Taiwan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Malaysia, Belgium, China, South Korea, Thailand, The Bahamas and Panama. US customs bill-of-lading records list 302 inbound shipments across 28 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Taiwan · Netherlands · Singapore.
Latest developments
2026-10-13 — SHL Medical and Team Consulting win PDA Partnership Innovation Award 2026 | Cambridge Network (cambridgenetwork.co.uk)
2026-07-17 — SHL Medical advances new manufacturing site in Zug Switzerland (shl-medical.com)
2026-03-25 — Thermo Fisher Scientific and SHL Medical Collaborate to Deliver Fully Integrated Drug-Device Solutions (businesswire.com)
2026-03-19 — End-to-end offering for Molly autoinjectors at Thermo Fisher's Ridgefield, New Jersey site (shl-medical.com)
2026-02-16 — SHL Medical reaches construction milestones at new manufacturing facilities in Switzerland and Taiwan (shl-medical.com)
2025-09-04 — Biopharma autoinjector capabilities expansion | Grünenthal (grunenthal.com)
Facilities
SHL Medical is headquartered in Zug, Canton of Zug. Public sources also reference these locations:
Switzerland — shl-medical.com
Zug, Switzerland — shl-medical.com
South Carolina — shl-medical.com
Deerfield Beach, Florida — shl-medical.com
Company details
Its facilities are reported in Switzerland and in South Carolina and Deerfield Beach, Florida, and in March 2026 it announced an integrated drug-device offering with Thermo Fisher Scientific. SHL Medical was founded in 1989, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Zug, Canton of Zug. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 37 years in operation (founded 1989). 302 US import shipments on record. Holds ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does SHL Medical make?
SHL Medical is a medical technology company headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, founded in 1989. It designs, develops and manufactures self-injection products, including autoinjectors, pen injectors and delivery systems for large-volume and high-viscosity formulations. The company employs an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 people, reports an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion, and is privately held. It serves medical, automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026 it announced progress on a new manufacturing site in Zug.
Where is SHL Medical headquartered?
SHL Medical is headquartered in Zug, Canton of Zug.
When was SHL Medical founded?
SHL Medical was founded in 1989.
How big is SHL Medical?
SHL Medical has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does SHL Medical hold?
SHL Medical lists ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does SHL Medical import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 302 inbound shipments for SHL Medical, with top origins including Germany · Taiwan · Netherlands · Singapore.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+41886-3-217-0303
Certification
ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001
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