German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 71 active companies in foundry operations. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 18.4%, with 13 new companies registered, and 29 companies liquidated.
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Foundries in German-speaking Switzerland.
In German-speaking Switzerland, 13 companies in foundry operations have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -16 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.
Over the past 12 months, 0 companies in foundry operations were incorporated. In that same period, 4 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 5.3% contraction 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.
Out of the 71 companies in foundry operations, most are active in Casting of light metals (33), Casting of iron (19), 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.
Companies in foundry operations in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (69%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (13%) and "Sole proprietorship" (13%).
In German-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in foundry operations have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
In German-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in foundry operations have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
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.
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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