Manufactures — Industry overview in the Canton of Zurich
Canton of Zurich is home to a total of 276 active companies in manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 338.1%, with 274 new companies registered, and 61 companies liquidated.
- 274 new companies
- 61 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Manufactures — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Zurich
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Manufactures in the Canton of Zurich.
Manufactures — Industry size in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 274 companies in manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 213 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Manufactures:
Canton of Zurich (276), Canton of Bern (126), and Canton of Aargau (115).
Companies in manufacturing are the 78th largest group of companies in the Canton of Zurich.
- 274 new companies
- 276 active companies
- ** year to date
Manufactures — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Zurich
Over the past 12 months, 33 companies in manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 7 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 10.4% growth in the Canton of Zurich.
- 33 new companies
- 7 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Manufactures — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Zurich
The most common company size for Manufactures in the Canton of Zurich is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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3% Small (10-49 emp.)
Manufactures — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Zurich
Out of the 276 companies in manufacturing, most are active in
Other manufacturing n.e.c. (271) and Manufacture of brooms and brushes (5).
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.
Manufactures
Nb of legal entities
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Other manufacturing n.e.c.
271
Manufacture of brooms and brushes
5
Companies in manufacturing in the Canton of Zurich show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (40%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (38%) and "Limited" (14%).
- Legal forms
- 40% Sole proprietorship
- 38% Limited Liability Company
- 14% Limited
- 8% Other
Manufactures — Latest registrations in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 5 companies in manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8600 Dübendorf
28/09/2026
8304 Wallisellen
14/09/2026
8406 Winterthur
03/07/2026
Manufactures — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 1 companies in manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8634 Hombrechtikon
23/10/2026
8322 Madetswil
04/06/2026
8605 Gutenswil
06/03/2026
8113 Boppelsen
27/02/2026
Manufactures – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 13 companies in 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
08/10/2026
Change of capital
08/10/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
07/10/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
06/10/2026