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Machine tool manufacturers — Companies in machine tool manufacturing in German-speaking Switzerland

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Machine tool manufacturers — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland

German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 2'238 active companies in machine tool manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 0.2%, with 825 new companies registered, and 821 companies liquidated.

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  • 825 new companies
  • 821 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Machine tool manufacturers — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Machine tool manufacturers in German-speaking Switzerland.

Machine tool manufacturers — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 825 companies in machine tool manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 4 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Machine tool manufacturers: Canton of Zurich (396), Canton of Bern (347), and Canton of Saint Gallen (281). Companies in machine tool manufacturing are the 48th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 825 new companies
  • 2'238 active companies
  • ** year to date

Machine tool manufacturers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 84 companies in machine tool manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 65 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.9% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 84 new companies
  • 65 liquidated companies
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Machine tool manufacturers — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland

The most common company size for Machine tool manufacturers in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 62% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 27% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 7% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 4% Large (>249 emp.)
  • 0% Unknown

Machine tool manufacturers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland

Out of the 2'238 companies in machine tool manufacturing, most are active in Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery n.e.c. (663), Other manufacture of special purpose machinery n.e.c. (217), and Manufacture of non-domestic cooling and ventilation equipment (170). 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.
663
Other manufacture of special purpose machinery n.e.c.
217
Manufacture of non-domestic cooling and ventilation equipment
170
Manufacture of other machine tools
151
Manufacture of lifting and handling equipment
132
Manufacture of metal forming machinery
110
Manufacture of machinery for food, beverage and tobacco processing
84
Manufacture of bearings, gears, gearing and driving elements
81
Manufacture of plastic and rubber machinery
81

Companies in machine tool manufacturing in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (63%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (25%) and "Sole proprietorship" (7%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 63% Limited
  • 25% Limited Liability Company
  • 7% Sole proprietorship
  • 4% Other

Machine tool manufacturers — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 8 companies in machine tool manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
9517 Mettlen
12/06/2026
5707 Seengen
10/06/2026
8008 Zürich
05/06/2026
8640 Rapperswil SG
03/06/2026
6417 Sattel
29/05/2026
8044 Zürich
29/05/2026
8049 Zürich
29/05/2026
3422 Kirchberg BE
27/05/2026
6300 Zug
13/05/2026

Machine tool manufacturers — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 9 companies in machine tool manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
9475 Sevelen
18/06/2026
5057 Reitnau
17/06/2026
8050 Zürich
08/06/2026
5085 Sulz AG
04/06/2026
2544 Bettlach
03/06/2026
6204 Sempach
02/06/2026
3982 Bitsch
15/05/2026

Machine tool manufacturers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 116 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
22/06/2026
Other change
22/06/2026
Other change
19/06/2026
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
19/06/2026
19/06/2026
Other change
19/06/2026
Other change
18/06/2026
Other change
18/06/2026
Other change
18/06/2026
Other change
18/06/2026

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Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.

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