Coachbuilders — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 73 active companies in bodywork manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 10.6%, with 29 new companies registered, and 22 companies liquidated.
- 29 new companies
- 22 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Coachbuilders — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Coachbuilders in German-speaking Switzerland.
Coachbuilders — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 29 companies in bodywork manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 7 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Coachbuilders:
Canton of Bern (16) and Canton of Zurich (16).
Companies in bodywork manufacturing are the 143rd largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 29 new companies
- 73 active companies
- ** year to date
Coachbuilders — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 4 companies in bodywork manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 1 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.3% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 4 new companies
- 1 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Coachbuilders — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Coachbuilders in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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75% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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21% Small (10-49 emp.)
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3% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
Coachbuilders — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 73 companies in bodywork manufacturing, most are active in
Manufacture of bodies (coachwork) for motor vehicles; manufacture of trailers and semi-trailers (73).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Coachbuilders
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Manufacture of bodies (coachwork) for motor vehicles; manufacture of trailers and semi-trailers
73
Companies in bodywork manufacturing in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (52%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (22%) and "Sole proprietorship" (22%).
- Legal forms
- 52% Limited
- 22% Limited Liability Company
- 22% Sole proprietorship
- 4% Other
Coachbuilders — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in bodywork manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8807 Freienbach
06/07/2026
8604 Volketswil
20/04/2026
8570 Weinfelden
28/07/2025
6044 Udligenswil
23/07/2025
3114 Wichtrach
27/06/2025
8910 Affoltern am Albis
01/04/2025
3422 Kirchberg BE
06/03/2025
8637 Laupen ZH
07/10/2024
Coachbuilders — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in bodywork manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
4625 Oberbuchsiten
02/06/2026
8863 Buttikon SZ
25/09/2023
9125 Brunnadern
04/01/2023
5103 Möriken-Wildegg
02/09/2022
5453 Remetschwil
27/07/2022
Coachbuilders – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 2 companies in bodywork manufacturing have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of status
22/09/2026
Change of status
05/08/2026
Change of status
07/07/2026