Measuring device manufacturers — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 381 active companies in measuring instruments production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 12.7%, with 156 new companies registered, and 113 companies liquidated.
- 156 new companies
- 113 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Measuring device manufacturers — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Measuring device manufacturers in German-speaking Switzerland.
Measuring device manufacturers — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 156 companies in measuring instruments production have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 43 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Measuring device manufacturers:
Canton of Zurich (116), Canton of Vaud (46), and Canton of Bern (46).
Companies in measuring instruments production are the 116th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 156 new companies
- 381 active companies
- ** year to date
Measuring device manufacturers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 26 companies in measuring instruments production were incorporated. In that same period, 11 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.1% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 26 new companies
- 11 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Measuring device manufacturers — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Measuring device manufacturers in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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60% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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27% Small (10-49 emp.)
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9% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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4% Large (>249 emp.)
Measuring device manufacturers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 381 companies in measuring instruments production, most are active in
Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, testing and navigation (381).
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.
Measuring device manufacturers
Nb of legal entities
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Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, testing and navigation
381
Companies in measuring instruments production in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (66%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (24%) and "Sole proprietorship" (7%).
- Legal forms
- 66% Limited
- 24% Limited Liability Company
- 7% Sole proprietorship
- 3% Other
Measuring device manufacturers — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 2 companies in measuring instruments production have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
4713 Matzendorf
26/05/2026
6416 Steinerberg
12/05/2026
8305 Dietlikon
08/05/2026
7302 Landquart
10/04/2026
Measuring device manufacturers — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in measuring instruments production have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8603 Schwerzenbach
03/06/2026
9242 Oberuzwil
01/06/2026
9548 Matzingen
15/05/2026
3360 Herzogenbuchsee
17/02/2026
8952 Schlieren
23/12/2025
6373 Ennetbürgen
26/09/2025
Measuring device manufacturers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 19 companies in measuring instruments production 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
29/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
29/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
26/06/2026