Hardware stores — Industry overview in Lugano
Lugano is home to a total of 18 active companies in hardware trade. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 63.6%, with 14 new companies registered, and 7 companies liquidated.
- 14 new companies
- 7 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Hardware stores — Geographical breakdown in Lugano
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Hardware stores in Lugano.
Hardware stores — Industry size in Lugano
In Lugano, 14 companies in hardware trade have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 7 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Hardware stores:
Zurich (36), Geneva (20), and Lugano (18).
Companies in hardware trade are the 74th largest group of companies in Lugano.
- 14 new companies
- 18 active companies
- ** year to date
Hardware stores — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Lugano
Over the past 12 months, 2 companies in hardware trade were incorporated. In that same period, 1 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 5.9% growth in Lugano.
- 2 new companies
- 1 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Hardware stores — Size and number of employees in Lugano
The most common company size for Hardware stores in Lugano is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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83% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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17% Small (10-49 emp.)
Hardware stores — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Lugano
Out of the 18 companies in hardware trade, most are active in
Other retail sale of hardware, paints, building and DIY materials (14) and Retail sale of hardware goods (4).
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.
Hardware stores
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Other retail sale of hardware, paints, building and DIY materials
14
Retail sale of hardware goods
4
Companies in hardware trade in Lugano show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (44%), followed by "Limited" (33%) and "Sole proprietorship" (22%).
- Legal forms
- 44% Limited Liability Company
- 33% Limited
- 22% Sole proprietorship
Hardware stores — Latest registrations in Lugano
In Lugano, 0 companies in hardware trade have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6932 Breganzona
11/01/2021
Hardware stores — Latest liquidations in Lugano
In Lugano, 1 companies in hardware trade have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6963 Pregassona
24/08/2017
Hardware stores – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Lugano
In Lugano, 1 company in hardware trade has 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
27/04/2026
Change of company name
19/01/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
31/12/2025
Change of status
16/12/2025
Change of status
10/10/2025
Change of status
21/08/2025