Machine tool manufacturers — Industry overview in the Canton of Vaud
Canton of Vaud is home to a total of 104 active companies in machine tool manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 1.0%, with 53 new companies registered, and 54 companies liquidated.
- 53 new companies
- 54 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Machine tool manufacturers — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Vaud
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Machine tool manufacturers in the Canton of Vaud.
Machine tool manufacturers — Industry size in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 53 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 (393), Canton of Bern (344), and Canton of Saint Gallen (279).
Companies in machine tool manufacturing are the 93rd largest group of companies in the Canton of Vaud.
- 53 new companies
- 104 active companies
- ** year to date
Machine tool manufacturers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Vaud
Over the past 12 months, 5 companies in machine tool manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 4 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.0% growth in the Canton of Vaud.
- 5 new companies
- 4 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Machine tool manufacturers — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Vaud
The most common company size for Machine tool manufacturers in the Canton of Vaud is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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73% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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21% Small (10-49 emp.)
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4% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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2% Large (>249 emp.)
Machine tool manufacturers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Vaud
Out of the 104 companies in machine tool manufacturing, most are active in
Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery n.e.c. (31), Other manufacture of special purpose machinery n.e.c. (14), and Manufacture of other machine tools (8).
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.
31
Other manufacture of special purpose machinery n.e.c.
14
Manufacture of other machine tools
8
Manufacture of non-domestic cooling and ventilation equipment
7
Manufacture of other pumps and compressors
5
Manufacture of machinery for food, beverage and tobacco processing
5
Manufacture of plastic and rubber machinery
4
Manufacture of other taps and valves
4
Manufacture of metal forming machinery
4
Companies in machine tool manufacturing in the Canton of Vaud show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (48%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (29%) and "Sole proprietorship" (13%).
- Legal forms
- 48% Limited
- 29% Limited Liability Company
- 13% Sole proprietorship
- 10% Other
Machine tool manufacturers — Latest registrations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 0 companies in machine tool manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1424 Champagne
20/01/2026
1302 Vufflens-la-Ville
07/07/2025
Machine tool manufacturers — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 2 companies in machine tool manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
29/06/2026
1167 Lussy-sur-Morges
23/06/2026
1885 Chesières
14/04/2026
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
11/09/2025
1450 Ste-Croix
10/07/2024
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
11/01/2024
Machine tool manufacturers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 4 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 purpose
19/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
08/05/2026