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Coachbuilders — Companies in bodywork manufacturing in Switzerland

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 5 new companies
  • 2 liquidated companies
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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.

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  • Size distribution
  • 77% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 20% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 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
Nb of legal entities
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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%).

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  • 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
6318 Walchwil
09/03/2026
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
9556 Zezikon
28/04/2025
6430 Schwyz
29/07/2024
8863 Buttikon SZ
25/09/2023
9313 Muolen
25/05/2023
3250 Lyss
21/04/2023
9125 Brunnadern
04/01/2023
4852 Rothrist
03/10/2022

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
Other change
01/05/2026
10/04/2026
Other change
08/04/2026
Other change
07/04/2026
Other change
31/03/2026
Change of company name
27/03/2026
12/03/2026
Other change
10/03/2026

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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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