Machine tool manufacturers — Industry overview in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Italian-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 104 active companies in machine tool manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 15.4%, with 47 new companies registered, and 66 companies liquidated.
- 47 new companies
- 66 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Machine tool manufacturers — Geographical breakdown in Italian-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Machine tool manufacturers in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
Machine tool manufacturers — Industry size in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 47 companies in machine tool manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -19 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 68th largest group of companies in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
- 47 new companies
- 104 active companies
- ** year to date
Machine tool manufacturers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 3 companies in machine tool manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 2 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.0% growth in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
- 3 new companies
- 2 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Machine tool manufacturers — Size and number of employees in Italian-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Machine tool manufacturers in Italian-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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80% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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18% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
Machine tool manufacturers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 104 companies in machine tool manufacturing, most are active in
Other manufacture of special purpose machinery n.e.c. (27), Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery n.e.c. (16), and Manufacture of non-domestic cooling and ventilation equipment (7).
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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Other manufacture of special purpose machinery n.e.c.
27
Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery n.e.c.
16
Manufacture of non-domestic cooling and ventilation equipment
7
Manufacture of ovens, furnaces and furnace burners
6
Manufacture of lifting and handling equipment
6
Manufacture of metal forming machinery
6
Manufacture of machinery for textile, apparel and leather production
6
Manufacture of other machine tools
5
Manufacture of machinery for mining, quarrying and construction
4
Companies in machine tool manufacturing in Italian-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (57%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (26%) and "Other" (10%).
- Legal forms
- 57% Limited
- 26% Limited Liability Company
- 10% Other
- 8% Sole proprietorship
Machine tool manufacturers — Latest registrations in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in machine tool manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6850 Mendrisio
19/09/2024
Machine tool manufacturers — Latest liquidations in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in machine tool manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6500 Bellinzona
06/03/2026
6926 Montagnola
22/01/2025
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
03/09/2024
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
30/07/2024
Machine tool manufacturers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 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 status
19/06/2026
Change of status
16/06/2026
Change of status
23/04/2026
Change of status
09/04/2026