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Foundries — Companies in foundry operations in German-speaking Switzerland

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Foundries — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland

German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 72 active companies in foundry operations. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 15.3%, with 13 new companies registered, and 26 companies liquidated.

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  • 13 new companies
  • 26 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Foundries — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland

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

Foundries — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 13 companies in foundry operations have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -13 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 142nd largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.

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

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

Over the past 12 months, 1 companies in foundry operations were incorporated. In that same period, 2 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.4% contraction in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 1 new companies
  • 2 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

Foundries — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland

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

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  • Size distribution
  • 60% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 26% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 13% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 1% Large (>249 emp.)

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

Out of the 72 companies in foundry operations, most are active in Casting of light metals (33), Casting of iron (20), and Casting of other non-ferrous metals (14). 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 light metals
33
Casting of iron
20
Casting of other non-ferrous metals
14
Casting of steel
5

Companies in foundry operations in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (68%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (14%) and "Sole proprietorship" (13%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 68% Limited
  • 14% Limited Liability Company
  • 13% Sole proprietorship
  • 6% Other

Foundries — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-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
8370 Sirnach
03/11/2025
8370 Sirnach
11/12/2023
4710 Balsthal
13/12/2021
2503 Biel/Bienne
26/11/2019
8493 Saland
25/06/2019
6102 Malters
18/12/2018
4626 Niederbuchsiten
21/06/2018
4702 Oensingen
14/06/2018
3552 Bärau
06/06/2018
2543 Lengnau BE
26/10/2017

Foundries — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-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
8113 Boppelsen
11/12/2025
6390 Engelberg
17/01/2025
5525 Fischbach-Göslikon
13/12/2024
8815 Horgenberg
31/10/2024
9220 Bischofszell
08/08/2024
9325 Roggwil TG
08/02/2024
2503 Biel/Bienne
30/09/2022
4938 Rohrbach
22/11/2021

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

In German-speaking Switzerland, 2 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
Other change
02/06/2026
Other change
01/06/2026
Other change
15/04/2026
Other change
07/04/2026
Other change
01/04/2026
Other change
18/03/2026
Other change
12/03/2026
Other change
02/02/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
12/01/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
12/01/2026

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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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