Schivo acquires Mecaplast to expand MIM capacity
Schivo, headquartered in Waterford, Ireland, has announced the acquisition of Mecaplast SA, Botterens, Switzerland, a specialised manufacturer of high-precision injection moulded plastics, metals and ceramics for the medical device and life sciences sectors.
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Founded in 1971, Mecaplast has built its reputation producing mission-critical components, precision molds, and cleanroom assemblies. From its ISO 13485-certified facility with 6,000 m2 of dedicated production space, Mecaplast adds experience in micro-molding, over-molding, injection molding, mold manufacturing, cleanroom assembly, and automation to Schivo’s portfolio.
The Mecaplast SA facility will serve as Schivo’s Global Center of Excellence for molding and precision metal, ceramics and plastics. This addition is expected to enable Schivo to bring advanced MIM capabilities to its operations in the US and Mexico.
“Mecaplast brings decades of deep expertise in complex plastics, metals and ceramics, perfectly aligning with our vision of creating a global, multi-capability platform for advanced medical and life sciences devices serving the robotic surgical, minimally invasive surgical and analytical instrumentation segments,” said Graham Reeves, CEO of Schivo. “Their dedication to innovation further enhances our ability to deliver fully integrated solutions across materials, technologies, and international markets.”
“Joining Schivo represents a natural and exciting evolution for Mecaplast SA,” said Jean-Marc Jaccottet, CEO and owner of Mecaplast. “Our team looks forward to serving our long-standing customers while also meeting the needs of new clients. This partnership accelerates investments and development, leveraging the combined expertise of both companies to expand the impact of our Swiss-based skills in precision injection molding and cutting-edge manufacturing.”
Jaccottet will join Schivo’s leadership team as President of Molding Technologies, leading R&D and supporting the group’s expansion in molding capacity.
