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Measuring device manufacturers — Companies in measuring instruments production in Switzerland

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Measuring device manufacturers — Industry overview in Switzerland

Switzerland is home to a total of 497 active companies in measuring instruments production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 9.5%, with 196 new companies registered, and 153 companies liquidated.

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  • 196 new companies
  • 153 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Measuring device manufacturers — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Measuring device manufacturers in Switzerland.

Measuring device manufacturers — Industry size in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 196 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 (117), Canton of Vaud (46), and Canton of Bern (45). Companies in measuring instruments production are the 119th largest group of companies in Switzerland.

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  • 196 new companies
  • 497 active companies
  • ** year to date

Measuring device manufacturers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 29 companies in measuring instruments production were incorporated. In that same period, 15 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.9% growth in Switzerland.

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  • 29 new companies
  • 15 liquidated companies
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Measuring device manufacturers — Size and number of employees in Switzerland

The most common company size for Measuring device manufacturers in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 59% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 29% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 8% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 4% Large (>249 emp.)

Measuring device manufacturers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland

Out of the 497 companies in measuring instruments production, most are active in Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, testing and navigation (497). 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
497

Companies in measuring instruments production in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (66%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (25%) and "Sole proprietorship" (6%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 66% Limited
  • 25% Limited Liability Company
  • 6% Sole proprietorship
  • 3% Other

Measuring device manufacturers — Latest registrations in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 5 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
6340 Baar
21/05/2026
6416 Steinerberg
12/05/2026
8902 Urdorf
11/05/2026
8305 Dietlikon
08/05/2026
4600 Olten
04/05/2026
6300 Zug
30/04/2026
1024 Ecublens VD
15/04/2026
7302 Landquart
10/04/2026
8590 Romanshorn
26/03/2026

Measuring device manufacturers — Latest liquidations in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 3 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
6004 Luzern
29/01/2026
1814 La Tour-de-Peilz
08/01/2026
8952 Schlieren
23/12/2025
1868 Collombey-le-Grand
03/11/2025
8002 Zürich
16/10/2025

Measuring device manufacturers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 26 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
Other change
04/06/2026
Other change
04/06/2026
Change of capital
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Other change
29/05/2026
29/05/2026
Change of company name, Change of purpose
29/05/2026
27/05/2026

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Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.

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