Overview
The Kalamazoo area is a center of the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.
History
The Upjohn pharmaceutical company was founded in Kalamazoo in 1886, and medical device maker Stryker was founded there in 1941.
Today
Drug manufacturing, medical device companies and hospitals are major employers, with plant and corporate security needs.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.