Machine tool manufacturers — Industry overview in Zurich
Zurich is home to a total of 68 active companies in machine tool manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 25.9%, with 43 new companies registered, and 29 companies liquidated.
- 43 new companies
- 29 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Machine tool manufacturers — Geographical breakdown in Zurich
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Machine tool manufacturers in Zurich.
Machine tool manufacturers — Industry size in Zurich
In Zurich, 43 companies in machine tool manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 14 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Machine tool manufacturers:
Zurich (68), Basel (27), and Winterthur (26).
Companies in machine tool manufacturing are the 79th largest group of companies in Zurich.
- 43 new companies
- 68 active companies
- ** year to date
Machine tool manufacturers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Zurich
Over the past 12 months, 7 companies in machine tool manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 4 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.6% growth in Zurich.
- 7 new companies
- 4 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Machine tool manufacturers — Size and number of employees in Zurich
The most common company size for Machine tool manufacturers in Zurich 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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26% Small (10-49 emp.)
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9% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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3% Large (>249 emp.)
Machine tool manufacturers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Zurich
Out of the 68 companies in machine tool manufacturing, most are active in
Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery n.e.c. (25), Other manufacture of special purpose machinery n.e.c. (15), and Manufacture of other pumps and compressors (4).
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.
25
Other manufacture of special purpose machinery n.e.c.
15
Manufacture of other pumps and compressors
4
Manufacture of machinery for textile, apparel and leather production
3
Manufacture of lifting and handling equipment
3
Manufacture of other taps and valves
3
Manufacture of plastic and rubber machinery
2
Manufacture of machinery for food, beverage and tobacco processing
2
Manufacture of non-domestic cooling and ventilation equipment
2
Companies in machine tool manufacturing in Zurich show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (66%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (22%) and "Other" (7%).
- Legal forms
- 66% Limited
- 22% Limited Liability Company
- 7% Other
- 4% Sole proprietorship
Machine tool manufacturers — Latest registrations in Zurich
In Zurich, 0 companies in machine tool manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
Machine tool manufacturers — Latest liquidations in Zurich
In Zurich, 1 companies in machine tool manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
13/02/2026
Machine tool manufacturers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Zurich
In Zurich, 10 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
06/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
22/06/2026
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
19/06/2026