Machine tool manufacturers — Industry overview in the Canton of Obwalden
Canton of Obwalden is home to a total of 14 active companies in machine tool manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 6.7%, with 8 new companies registered, and 9 companies liquidated.
- 8 new companies
- 9 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Machine tool manufacturers — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Obwalden
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Machine tool manufacturers in the Canton of Obwalden.
Machine tool manufacturers — Industry size in the Canton of Obwalden
In the Canton of Obwalden, 8 companies in machine tool manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -1 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 51st largest group of companies in the Canton of Obwalden.
- 8 new companies
- 14 active companies
- ** year to date
Machine tool manufacturers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Obwalden
Over the past 12 months, 1 companies in machine tool manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 2 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 6.7% contraction in the Canton of Obwalden.
- 1 new companies
- 2 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Machine tool manufacturers — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Obwalden
The most common company size for Machine tool manufacturers in the Canton of Obwalden is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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79% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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14% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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7% Small (10-49 emp.)
Machine tool manufacturers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Obwalden
Out of the 14 companies in machine tool manufacturing, most are active in
Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery n.e.c. (5), Manufacture of metal forming machinery (3), and Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines (2).
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
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Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery n.e.c.
5
Manufacture of metal forming machinery
3
Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines
2
Manufacture of other machine tools
1
Manufacture of non-domestic cooling and ventilation equipment
1
Manufacture of office machinery and equipment (except computers and peripheral equipment)
1
Manufacture of bearings, gears, gearing and driving elements
1
Companies in machine tool manufacturing in the Canton of Obwalden show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (50%), followed by "Limited" (43%) and "Sole proprietorship" (7%).
- Legal forms
- 50% Limited Liability Company
- 43% Limited
- 7% Sole proprietorship
Machine tool manufacturers — Latest registrations in the Canton of Obwalden
In the Canton of Obwalden, 0 companies in machine tool manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6062 Wilen (Sarnen)
17/05/2018
6073 Flüeli-Ranft
04/12/2013
6390 Engelberg
13/10/2006
Machine tool manufacturers — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Obwalden
In the Canton of Obwalden, 0 companies in machine tool manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6053 Alpnachstad
19/03/2025
6055 Alpnach Dorf
08/12/2022
6060 Ramersberg
03/03/2022
ohne Domizil-sans adresse-senza recapito
11/08/2015
Machine tool manufacturers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Obwalden
In the Canton of Obwalden, 0 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 status
04/06/2026
Change of company name
25/03/2026
Change of capital, Change of purpose
28/01/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
06/01/2026