Glassworks — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 48 active companies in glass production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 17.1%, with 33 new companies registered, and 26 companies liquidated.
- 33 new companies
- 26 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Glassworks — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Glassworks in French-speaking Switzerland.
Glassworks — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 33 companies in glass production have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 7 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Glassworks:
Canton of Zurich (32), Canton of Bern (22), and Canton of Aargau (20).
Companies in glass production are the 138th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 33 new companies
- 48 active companies
- ** year to date
Glassworks — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 0 companies in glass production were incorporated. In that same period, 1 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.0% contraction in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 0 new companies
- 1 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Glassworks — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Glassworks in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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85% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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10% Small (10-49 emp.)
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2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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2% Large (>249 emp.)
Glassworks — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 48 companies in glass production, most are active in
Manufacture and processing of other glass, including technical glassware (20), Shaping and processing of flat glass (16), and Manufacture of hollow glass (6).
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.
Glassworks
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Manufacture and processing of other glass, including technical glassware
20
Shaping and processing of flat glass
16
Manufacture of hollow glass
6
Manufacture of glass fibres
3
Manufacture of flat glass
3
Companies in glass production in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (33%), followed by "Limited" (27%) and "Limited Liability Company" (25%).
- Legal forms
- 33% Sole proprietorship
- 27% Limited
- 25% Limited Liability Company
- 15% Other
Glassworks — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in glass production have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
3993 Grengiols
15/11/2024
1893 Muraz (Collombey)
20/05/2021
Glassworks — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in glass production have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1635 La Tour-de-Trême
30/03/2026
1752 Villars-sur-Glâne
18/10/2023
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
08/08/2022
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
08/06/2022
1227 Carouge (GE)
17/05/2022
Glassworks – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in glass production 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 capital
22/07/2026
Change of status
02/04/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
12/01/2026