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Coachbuilders — Companies in bodywork manufacturing in German-speaking Switzerland

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 4 new companies
  • 1 liquidated companies
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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.

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  • Size distribution
  • 75% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 21% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 3% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 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
Nb of legal entities
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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%).

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  • 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
3018 Bern
13/10/2026
8807 Freienbach
06/07/2026
8604 Volketswil
20/04/2026
6318 Walchwil
09/03/2026
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
9556 Zezikon
28/04/2025
6430 Schwyz
29/07/2024
8863 Buttikon SZ
25/09/2023
3250 Lyss
21/04/2023
9125 Brunnadern
04/01/2023
4852 Rothrist
03/10/2022
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
Other change
30/10/2026
19/10/2026
Other change
02/10/2026
Other change
30/09/2026
Other change
29/09/2026
Change of status
22/09/2026
Other change
20/08/2026
Change of status
05/08/2026
14/07/2026
Change of status
07/07/2026

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Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.

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