Foundries — Industry overview in the Canton of Bern
Canton of Bern is home to a total of 16 active companies in foundry operations. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 20.0%, with 3 new companies registered, and 7 companies liquidated.
- 3 new companies
- 7 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Foundries — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Bern
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Foundries in the Canton of Bern.
Foundries — Industry size in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 3 companies in foundry operations have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -4 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Foundries:
Canton of Bern (16) and Canton of Zurich (11).
Companies in foundry operations are the 139th largest group of companies in the Canton of Bern.
- 3 new companies
- 16 active companies
- ** year to date
Foundries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Bern
Over the past 12 months, 0 companies in foundry operations were incorporated. In that same period, 0 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.0% growth in the Canton of Bern.
- 0 new companies
- 0 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Foundries — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Bern
The most common company size for Foundries in the Canton of Bern is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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63% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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38% Small (10-49 emp.)
Foundries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Bern
Out of the 16 companies in foundry operations, most are active in
Casting of iron (8), Casting of light metals (4), and Casting of other non-ferrous metals (3).
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.
Foundries
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Casting of light metals
4
Casting of other non-ferrous metals
3
Companies in foundry operations in the Canton of Bern show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (56%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (25%) and "Limited Liability Company" (13%).
- Legal forms
- 56% Limited
- 25% Sole proprietorship
- 13% Limited Liability Company
- 6% Other
Foundries — Latest registrations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 0 companies in foundry operations have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
2503 Biel/Bienne
26/11/2019
2543 Lengnau BE
26/10/2017
2504 Biel/Bienne
18/10/2004
Foundries — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 0 companies in foundry operations have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
2503 Biel/Bienne
30/09/2022
2504 Biel/Bienne
24/03/2015
4704 Niederbipp
26/01/2015
Foundries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 0 companies in foundry operations 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 purpose
06/01/2025
Change of capital, Change of purpose
12/12/2024
Change of capital, Change of purpose
12/12/2024
Change of domicile
24/09/2024