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Foundries — Companies in foundry operations in French-speaking Switzerland

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Foundries — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland

French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 13 active companies in foundry operations. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 38.1%, with 1 new companies registered, and 9 companies liquidated.

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  • 1 new companies
  • 9 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Foundries — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Foundries in French-speaking Switzerland.

Foundries — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland

In French-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in foundry operations have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -8 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 144th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 1 new companies
  • 13 active companies
  • ** year to date

Foundries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 0 companies in foundry operations were incorporated. In that same period, 1 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 7.1% contraction in French-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 0 new companies
  • 1 liquidated companies
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Foundries — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland

The most common company size for Foundries in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 85% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 15% Small (10-49 emp.)

Foundries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland

Out of the 13 companies in foundry operations, most are active in Casting of iron (6), Casting of other non-ferrous metals (5), and Casting of light metals (2). 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
Nb of legal entities
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Casting of iron
6
Casting of other non-ferrous metals
5
Casting of light metals
2

Companies in foundry operations in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (46%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (31%) and "Other" (15%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 46% Limited
  • 31% Sole proprietorship
  • 15% Other
  • 8% Limited Liability Company

Foundries — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland

In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in foundry operations have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1009 Pully
29/04/2022
2800 Delémont
19/12/2014
2854 Bassecourt
31/08/2004
1315 La Sarraz
08/05/2002
1636 Broc
03/07/1998
1148 Mauraz
21/01/1998
1752 Villars-sur-Glâne
18/03/1997
2301 La Chaux-de-Fonds
03/04/1991

Foundries — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland

In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in foundry operations have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1009 Pully
04/05/2022
1023 Crissier
10/07/2019
1207 Genève
10/08/2018
ohne Domizil-sans domicile-senza indirizzo
29/12/2016
1510 Moudon
29/10/2015
2800 Delémont
17/12/2014

Foundries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland

In French-speaking Switzerland, 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
17/02/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
23/05/2024
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
19/04/2024
Other change
18/03/2024
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
29/02/2024
Other change
28/12/2023
Change of purpose
30/06/2023
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
07/02/2023
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
30/11/2022

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