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Connecting Medical

Technology and Talent in

the Parkstad Limburg Region

In the Parkstad region of South Limburg, you’ll find some of the most prominent international companies in the medical technology sector. Here, thinkers and doers work together to ensure that hospitals and healthcare institutions worldwide have access to essential and advanced medical supplies, medicines, and equipment within 24 hours. The demand for these products is high and will only continue to grow in the future.

To meet this increasing demand, growth and development are crucial—for talent, the region, and the medtech sector. That’s why businesses, educational institutions, and government organizations are joining forces. Together, they form Medlands Parkstad.

Medlands Parkstad is a powerful alliance that contributes to global healthcare improvements and enhances lives.

Want to learn more?

Facts & Figures

Medtech / talent

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19
Medtech companies are active in Parkstad Limburg.
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6.000
Thinkers and doers are already working with us.
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57
Different nationalities are represented within Medlands.
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3.000
New medtech jobs will be created within five years.

Allies
in Medtech

Medlands Parkstad is a strong alliance between businesses, education, and government. We work together to promote the growth and development of talent, the region, and the medtech sector. This is essential to continue meeting the global demand for medical products, medicines, and technological healthcare solutions from our region.

Because collaboration drives greater impact and progress. Together, we make a difference—for Parkstad and global healthcare.

Read more about our program lines.

 

Facts & Figures

Parkstad / Global Impact

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53.828.000
Medtech packages are shipped annually from Parkstad.
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160
Countries in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East are reached by our logistics.
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29.000
Hospitals provide better healthcare thanks to Medtech shipments from Parkstad.
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56.575.000
Patients are helped annually through Medtech logistics from Parkstad.

Medlands

Are you working in the Medtech sector, involved in talent development in Parkstad, or looking to play an active role in Medlands? Join us as a company or organization!

Latest news

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PRESS RELEASE - Heerlen/Kerkrade, 12 December 2024. Medlands Parkstad is a powerful alliance to attract talent and create 3,000 new jobs in the medical technology sector. There will be a broad collaboration to attract, train and retain talent for the Medtech sector in Parkstad.
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Companies and governments find each other in ‘Medlands Parkstad’. To further shape the cooperation in terms of content and organisation, a quartermaster in the person of Marc Croijmans was hired.
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PRESS RELEASE - Heerlen/Kerkrade, 1 September 2023. Parkstad companies and governments join hands: multi-year ‘Medlands’ programme to engage talent

Facts & Figures

Education / job

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3
education partners for mbo, hbo and university
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25.000
students in Parkstad are prepared for successful careers

Frequently asked questions

The Medtech and Health sector includes companies and organisations engaged in the development, production and distribution of medical devices, instruments, diagnostic tools, medical software, drugs and health products, and other technological solutions used in healthcare with the aim of promoting, maintaining and restoring the health of individuals and communities.

On 1 September 2023, a declaration of intent established the joint ambition to strengthen the Medtech sector in the region. Being attractive for talent to work in the sector is at the forefront of the cooperation. 

The launch of Medlands Parkstad implements a multi-year programme of cooperation on the themes of image/communication, education, labour market and infrastructure.

Medlands is a powerful alliance working from Parkstad for talent development, regional development and social progress within the Medtech sector. As Medtech partners, we are stronger together and create a global impact on the future of healthcare with logistics solutions.

We believe in a future where distance and time are not barriers to high-quality healthcare. Parkstad is our home base, strategically located internationally. Together with companies, government and education, we prove that we can achieve more by working together. When we do well, our surroundings do well. Opportunities and facilities for living, working, living and learning grow as a result.

As a partner of Medlands Parkstad, you will be part of the leading Medtech hub, where collaboration and improving the quality of life are key. We provide a platform where you can contribute to, and benefit from, its strategic position and our commitment to lifelong development, from VO to WO. Medlands Parkstad strengthens its lobbying towards politicians and stakeholders. This joint effort is essential to continuously develop the infrastructure and social facilities needed to maintain and strengthen our position as a leading Medtech hub. By joining forces, we contribute not only to healthcare but also to broader societal progress.

Do you want to make an impact in the Medtech industry? Then Medlands is the place for you. Something to be proud of.

Facts & Figures

Living / life

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200 m2
housing is average in Parkstad Limburg
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1.350 ha
nature and recreation area nearby
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367
Bustling hotspots full of art, culture. music and leisure in Parkstad

Make a
flying
start

Behind the scenes, we have been making preparations for some time. But as of 12 December 2024, Medlands Parkstad is officially a reality. In the coming months, this online platform will continue to grow. For instance, you will soon find career opportunities and training courses.

Do you have questions or would you like to share something with us? 
Then send an e-mail to info@medlandsparkstad.nl.