Machine tool manufacturers — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 2'230 active companies in machine tool manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 0.0%, with 831 new companies registered, and 830 companies liquidated.
- 831 new companies
- 830 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, 831 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 (395), Canton of Bern (341), and Canton of Saint Gallen (279).
Companies in machine tool manufacturing are the 49th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 831 new companies
- 2'230 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, 70 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.6% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 84 new companies
- 70 liquidated companies
- * month to date
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.
- Size distribution
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62% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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27% Small (10-49 emp.)
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7% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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4% Large (>249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
Machine tool manufacturers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 2'230 companies in machine tool manufacturing, most are active in
Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery n.e.c. (661), 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.
661
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
131
Manufacture of metal forming machinery
109
Manufacture of machinery for food, beverage and tobacco processing
84
Manufacture of plastic and rubber machinery
81
Manufacture of bearings, gears, gearing and driving elements
79
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" (26%) and "Sole proprietorship" (7%).
- Legal forms
- 63% Limited
- 26% Limited Liability Company
- 7% Sole proprietorship
- 4% Other
Machine tool manufacturers — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 4 companies in machine tool manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6331 Hünenberg
30/06/2026
8280 Kreuzlingen
15/06/2026
8207 Schaffhausen
12/06/2026
2543 Lengnau BE
10/06/2026
8640 Rapperswil SG
03/06/2026
Machine tool manufacturers — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 10 companies in machine tool manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
4414 Füllinsdorf
03/07/2026
3800 Unterseen
02/07/2026
2502 Biel/Bienne
30/06/2026
3110 Münsingen
30/06/2026
8618 Oetwil am See
26/06/2026
Machine tool manufacturers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 122 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
10/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
10/07/2026
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
10/07/2026
Change of company name, Change of legal form
09/07/2026