Coachbuilders — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 84 active companies in bodywork manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 2.4%, with 31 new companies registered, and 29 companies liquidated.
- 31 new companies
- 29 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Coachbuilders — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Coachbuilders in Switzerland.
Coachbuilders — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 31 companies in bodywork manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 2 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 144th largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 31 new companies
- 84 active companies
- ** year to date
Coachbuilders — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 5 companies in bodywork manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 2 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.7% growth in Switzerland.
- 5 new companies
- 2 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Coachbuilders — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Coachbuilders in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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77% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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20% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
Coachbuilders — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 84 companies in bodywork manufacturing, most are active in
Manufacture of bodies (coachwork) for motor vehicles; manufacture of trailers and semi-trailers (84).
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
84
Companies in bodywork manufacturing in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (46%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (25%) and "Sole proprietorship" (24%).
- Legal forms
- 46% Limited
- 25% Limited Liability Company
- 24% Sole proprietorship
- 5% Other
Coachbuilders — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 0 companies in bodywork manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1890 St-Maurice
07/04/2026
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
03/02/2026
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
6018 Buttisholz
07/02/2024
Coachbuilders — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 1 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
1791 Courtaman
28/01/2026
8863 Buttikon SZ
25/09/2023
9125 Brunnadern
04/01/2023
Coachbuilders – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In 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 company name
27/03/2026