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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Size distribution
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60% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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26% Small (10-49 emp.)
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13% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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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 other non-ferrous metals
14
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%).
- 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
2503 Biel/Bienne
26/11/2019
4626 Niederbuchsiten
21/06/2018
4702 Oensingen
14/06/2018
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
8162 Steinmaur
15/10/2025
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
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
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