Foundries — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 91 active companies in foundry operations. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 18.8%, with 17 new companies registered, and 38 companies liquidated.
- 17 new companies
- 38 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Foundries — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Foundries in Switzerland.
Foundries — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 17 companies in foundry operations have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -21 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 Switzerland.
- 17 new companies
- 91 active companies
- ** year to date
Foundries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 0 companies in foundry operations were incorporated. In that same period, 5 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 5.2% contraction in Switzerland.
- 0 new companies
- 5 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Foundries — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Foundries in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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65% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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23% Small (10-49 emp.)
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10% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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2% Large (>249 emp.)
Foundries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 91 companies in foundry operations, most are active in
Casting of light metals (37), Casting of iron (27), and Casting of other non-ferrous metals (21).
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
37
Casting of other non-ferrous metals
21
Companies in foundry operations in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (67%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (15%) and "Limited Liability Company" (11%).
- Legal forms
- 67% Limited
- 15% Sole proprietorship
- 11% Limited Liability Company
- 7% Other
Foundries — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In 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
Foundries — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 0 companies in foundry operations have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
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 Switzerland
In 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 status
08/05/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
17/02/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
21/01/2025