The Largest Medical Device Companies in St. Gallen

Market overview · updated October 2026

200 medical device companies are registered as active in St. Gallen. The market is highly fragmented: 63% of firms employ fewer than ten people, while only 8% have 50 or more. 33 firms (17%) were founded in the last five years. Most firms are based in St. Gallen, Buchs SG, Widnau.

The largest medical device companies in St. Gallen

Ordered by estimated headcount (Alpintel analysis). Detailed figures on each company profile.

  1. 1
    Weidmann Medical Technology AG · Rapperswil SG

    Weidmann Medical Technology AG provides precision injection molding and automated assembly services specifically for the medical sector. Their capabil…

  2. 2
    Oertli-Instrumente AG · Berneck

    Oertli Instrumente AG provides surgical platforms and instruments specifically designed for ophthalmology, including the OS 4 Up, Faros, and CataRhex …

  3. 3
    Nouvag AG · Goldach

    Nouvag AG manufactures devices and instruments for medical technology and aesthetic surgery. Their product range includes suction and infiltration pum…

  4. 4
    Spiess + Kühne AG · St. Gallen

    Spiess + Kühne AG provides a range of medical supply solutions, including orthopaedic technology, orthopaedic shoe technology, rehabilitation technolo…

  5. 5
    Dr. Ihde Dental AG · Gommiswald

    Dr. Ihde Dental AG develops, produces, and distributes dental implants, including one-piece and two-piece systems such as KOS®, BCS®, and TPG® implant…

  6. 6
    Medicel AG · Altenrhein

    Medicel AG develops and manufactures a range of single-use instruments and injection systems for ophthalmic micro-incision surgery. Their product port…

  7. 7
    Derungs Licht AG · Gossau SG

    Derungs Licht AG develops and manufactures lighting solutions specifically for medical applications. Their product range includes surgical lights such…

  8. 8
    Swisslastic AG St.Gallen · St. Gallen

    Swisslastic AG specializes in compression hosiery and pressure measuring devices. They produce various types of round-knit medical stockings tailored …

  9. 9
    Jota AG · Rüthi (Rheintal)

    Jota AG specializes in rotary instruments for various applications in the medical field, including dental practices, laboratories, and podiatry. The c…

  10. 10
    Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG · Heerbrugg

    Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG offers a range of microscopy products including light microscopes, confocal microscopes, digital microscopes, and surg…

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Frequently asked questions

How many medical device companies are there in St. Gallen?
There are currently 200 active medical device companies registered in St. Gallen (source: Alpintel registry analysis).
Which are the largest medical device companies in St. Gallen?
By estimated headcount, Weidmann Medical Technology AG, Oertli-Instrumente AG, Nouvag AG are among the largest providers. The ordering is based on estimate bands, not exact figures.
How can I filter all medical device companies by size and region?
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