Machine tool manufacturers — Industry overview in the Canton of Lucern
Canton of Lucern is home to a total of 149 active companies in machine tool manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 16.4%, with 56 new companies registered, and 35 companies liquidated.
- 56 new companies
- 35 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Machine tool manufacturers — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Lucern
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Machine tool manufacturers in the Canton of Lucern.
Machine tool manufacturers — Industry size in the Canton of Lucern
In the Canton of Lucern, 56 companies in machine tool manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 21 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Machine tool manufacturers:
Canton of Zurich (396), Canton of Bern (341), and Canton of Saint Gallen (277).
Companies in machine tool manufacturing are the 47th largest group of companies in the Canton of Lucern.
- 56 new companies
- 149 active companies
- ** year to date
Machine tool manufacturers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Lucern
Over the past 12 months, 5 companies in machine tool manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 6 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.7% contraction in the Canton of Lucern.
- 5 new companies
- 6 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Machine tool manufacturers — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Lucern
The most common company size for Machine tool manufacturers in the Canton of Lucern is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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55% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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35% Small (10-49 emp.)
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6% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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4% Large (>249 emp.)
Machine tool manufacturers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Lucern
Out of the 149 companies in machine tool manufacturing, most are active in
Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery n.e.c. (43), Other manufacture of special purpose machinery n.e.c. (15), and Manufacture of other machine tools (10).
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.
Machine tool manufacturers
Nb of legal entities
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Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery n.e.c.
43
Other manufacture of special purpose machinery n.e.c.
15
Manufacture of other machine tools
10
Manufacture of non-domestic cooling and ventilation equipment
9
Manufacture of agricultural and forestry machinery
9
Manufacture of machinery for mining, quarrying and construction
8
Manufacture of lifting and handling equipment
8
Manufacture of ovens, furnaces and furnace burners
7
Manufacture of other pumps and compressors
7
Companies in machine tool manufacturing in the Canton of Lucern show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (62%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (28%) and "Sole proprietorship" (6%).
- Legal forms
- 62% Limited
- 28% Limited Liability Company
- 6% Sole proprietorship
- 5% Other
Machine tool manufacturers — Latest registrations in the Canton of Lucern
In the Canton of Lucern, 1 companies in machine tool manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6206 Neuenkirch
26/06/2026
6145 Fischbach LU
27/03/2026
Machine tool manufacturers — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Lucern
In the Canton of Lucern, 1 companies in machine tool manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6206 Neuenkirch
15/07/2026
Machine tool manufacturers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Lucern
In the Canton of Lucern, 6 companies in machine tool manufacturing 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, Change of purpose
05/06/2026