{"id":57491,"date":"2026-05-07T06:04:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T05:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/?p=57491"},"modified":"2026-05-07T06:05:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T05:05:07","slug":"new-e150-million-investment-in-medtech-that-will-create-250-new-high-quality-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/07\/new-e150-million-investment-in-medtech-that-will-create-250-new-high-quality-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"New \u20ac150 million investment in MedTech that will create 250 new, high-quality jobs: Latest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Minister Robert Abela, accompanied by Minister for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects Silvio Schembri, announced a new \u20ac150 million investment in MedTech, by Vantive. This investment will create 250 new quality careers and strengthen Malta&#8217;s position as a European base for advanced, high-value-added industries.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_57494\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57494\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pr260799d.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-57494\" src=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pr260799d-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pr260799d-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pr260799d-150x100.jpg 150w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pr260799d.jpg 451w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-57494\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Artist impression of Vantive<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Vantive will invest in state-of-the-art manufacturing and research facilities that will serve as a global hub for the production of essential plastic medical devices and consumable sets required for critical kidney care treatments. Construction on the site is expected to begin in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_57495\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57495\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pr260799a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-57495\" src=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pr260799a-300x208.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pr260799a-300x208.jpg 300w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pr260799a-150x104.jpg 150w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pr260799a-218x150.jpg 218w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pr260799a-100x70.jpg 100w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pr260799a.jpg 432w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-57495\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">PM Robert Abela announcing Vantive investment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Prime Minister described this investment as a historic moment as for our country this is the largest foreign direct investment we have ever had. \u201cThis shows the diligence, the ability and the competence that we have in how we attract foreign direct investment to our country and in the sectors that we believe should constitute the future of this country. For us these are the quality sectors that we often talk about, they come out of the Malta 2050 Vision, and they are the dream that we have for our youth. This type of investment that will then create those 250 quality careers in the value-added sectors that we believe we should direct our economy towards,\u201d reiterated the Prime Minister.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Abela mentioned that one of the reasons investors chose our country was the stability in energy prices that our country is offering. \u201cOur country is the only Member State of the European Union and one of the only ones around the world that has not increased the price of electricity, petrol, gas, diesel and water by a single cent, and not today but for a consistent period of years,\u201d the Prime Minister said.<\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister added that when you see a company of such calibre and excellence choosing our country, the smallest Member State of the European Union, to invest in, that is the fruit of the stability we are providing as a country, as well as the clear direction and long-term vision we have through the Malta 2050 Vision.<\/p>\n<p>He pointed out that Vantive&#8217;s choice to invest in Malta means that our country is strengthening itself in a high-value sector, with specialised skills and long-term growth potential. He also mentioned how the product that will be manufactured by Vantive will contribute directly to improving the quality of human health.<\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister concluded by saying that this Government remains committed to continuing to bring these investments that offer quality careers and it will be Maltese and Gozitan youth who seize these opportunities.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_57492\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57492\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pr260799b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-57492\" src=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pr260799b-300x208.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pr260799b-300x208.jpg 300w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pr260799b-150x104.jpg 150w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pr260799b-218x150.jpg 218w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pr260799b-100x70.jpg 100w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pr260799b.jpg 432w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-57492\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Minister for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects Silvio Schembri<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Minister Silvio Schembri said that this investment is the fruit of months of work, negotiations and determination to attract strategic industries to Malta in a competitive international environment. He said that Vantive represents the type of investment that Malta must continue to attract &#8211; one of high added value, driven by innovation, advanced technology, precision manufacturing and international exports.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister also encouraged young people to pursue training in areas such as MedTech, advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and precision technologies, while thanking Malta Enterprise and INDIS Malta for their work in securing this investment for Malta.<\/p>\n<p>Brian Tabone, Senior Director of Manufacturing Strategy at Vantive, said that the company chose Malta because of the country&#8217;s reputation in manufacturing, its strategic location, its skilled workforce, its business-friendly environment and the support offered by the Government. He explained that this project will allow Vantive to strengthen its operations in Malta, while continuing to provide essential medical devices to patients requiring treatment for kidney disease. \u201cWe look forward to continuing to build on our manufacturing heritage in Malta, as we continue to deliver on Vantive&#8217;s mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients around the world\u201d, stated Brian Tabone.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_57491\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"57491\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.0\" viewBox=\"0 0 502 315\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\"><g transform=\"translate(0,332) scale(0.1,-0.1)\" fill=\"\" stroke=\"none\"><path d=\"M2394 3279 l-29 -30 -3 -207 c-2 -182 0 -211 15 -242 39 -76 157 -76 196 0 15 31 17 60 15 243 l-3 209 -33 29 c-26 23 -41 29 -80 29 -41 0 -53 -5 -78 -31z\"\/><path d=\"M3085 3251 c-45 -19 -58 -50 -96 -229 -47 -217 -49 -260 -13 -295 52 -53 146 -42 177 20 16 31 87 366 87 410 0 70 -86 122 -155 94z\"\/><path d=\"M1751 3234 c-13 -9 -29 -31 -37 -50 -12 -29 -10 -49 21 -204 19 -94 39 -189 45 -210 14 -50 54 -80 110 -80 34 0 48 6 76 34 21 21 34 44 34 59 0 14 -18 113 -40 219 -37 178 -43 195 -70 221 -36 32 -101 37 -139 11z\"\/><path d=\"M1163 3073 c-36 -7 -73 -59 -73 -102 0 -56 133 -378 171 -413 34 -32 83 -37 129 -13 70 36 67 87 -16 290 -86 209 -89 214 -129 231 -35 14 -42 15 -82 7z\"\/><path d=\"M3689 3066 c-15 -9 -33 -30 -42 -48 -48 -103 -147 -355 -147 -375 0 -98 131 -148 192 -74 13 15 57 108 97 206 80 196 84 226 37 273 -30 30 -99 39 -137 18z\"\/><path d=\"M583 2784 c-38 -19 -67 -74 -58 -113 9 -42 211 -354 242 -373 16 -10 45 -18 66 -18 51 0 107 52 107 100 0 39 -1 41 -124 234 -80 126 -108 162 -133 173 -41 17 -61 16 -100 -3z\"\/><path d=\"M4250 2784 c-14 -9 -74 -91 -133 -183 -95 -150 -107 -173 -107 -213 0 -55 33 -94 87 -104 67 -13 90 8 211 198 130 202 137 225 78 284 -27 27 -42 34 -72 34 -22 0 -50 -8 -64 -16z\"\/><path d=\"M2275 2693 c-553 -48 -1095 -270 -1585 -649 -135 -104 -459 -423 -483 -476 -23 -49 -22 -139 2 -186 73 -142 361 -457 571 -626 285 -228 642 -407 990 -497 242 -63 336 -73 660 -74 310 0 370 5 595 52 535 111 1045 392 1455 803 122 121 250 273 275 326 19 41 19 137 0 174 -41 79 -309 363 -465 492 -447 370 -946 591 -1479 653 -113 14 -422 18 -536 8z m395 -428 c171 -34 330 -124 456 -258 112 -119 167 -219 211 -378 27 -96 24 -300 -5 -401 -72 -255 -236 -447 -474 -557 -132 -62 -201 -76 -368 -76 -167 0 -236 14 -368 76 -213 98 -373 271 -451 485 -162 444 86 934 547 1084 153 49 292 57 452 25z m909 -232 c222 -123 408 -262 593 -441 76 -74 138 -139 138 -144 0 -16 -233 -242 -330 -319 -155 -123 -309 -223 -461 -299 l-81 -41 32 46 c18 26 49 83 70 128 143 306 141 649 -6 957 -25 52 -61 116 -79 142 l-34 47 45 -20 c26 -10 76 -36 113 -56z m-2057 25 c-40 -58 -105 -190 -130 -263 -110 -324 -59 -707 132 -981 25 -35 42 -64 37 -64 -19 0 -241 119 -326 174 -188 122 -406 314 -532 468 l-58 71 108 103 c185 178 428 349 672 473 66 33 121 60 123 61 2 0 -10 -19 -26 -42z\"\/><path d=\"M2375 1950 c-198 -44 -350 -190 -395 -379 -18 -76 -8 -221 19 -290 114 -284 457 -406 731 -260 98 52 188 154 231 260 27 69 37 214 19 290 -38 163 -166 304 -326 360 -67 23 -215 33 -279 19z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Minister Robert Abela, accompanied by Minister for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects Silvio Schembri, announced a new \u20ac150 million investment in MedTech, by Vantive. 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