Metal coating services — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 508 active companies in metal coating. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 7.6%, with 254 new companies registered, and 218 companies liquidated.
- 254 new companies
- 218 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Metal coating services — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Metal coating services in German-speaking Switzerland.
Metal coating services — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 254 companies in metal coating have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 36 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Metal coating services:
Canton of Bern (89), Canton of Zurich (72), and Canton of Saint Gallen (71).
Companies in metal coating are the 111th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 254 new companies
- 508 active companies
- ** year to date
Metal coating services — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 29 companies in metal coating were incorporated. In that same period, 21 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.6% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 29 new companies
- 21 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Metal coating services — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Metal coating services in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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77% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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20% Small (10-49 emp.)
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2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
Metal coating services — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 508 companies in metal coating, most are active in
Treatment and coating of metals (508).
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.
Metal coating services
Nb of legal entities
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Treatment and coating of metals
508
Companies in metal coating in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (48%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (29%) and "Sole proprietorship" (20%).
- Legal forms
- 48% Limited
- 29% Limited Liability Company
- 20% Sole proprietorship
- 4% Other
Metal coating services — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 3 companies in metal coating have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8200 Schaffhausen
27/10/2026
4310 Rheinfelden
10/09/2026
8868 Oberurnen
25/08/2026
Metal coating services — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in metal coating have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8762 Schwanden GL
18/09/2026
6464 Spiringen
18/08/2026
3074 Muri b. Bern
17/06/2026
9552 Bronschhofen
10/06/2026
5612 Villmergen
12/05/2026
5013 Niedergösgen
08/05/2026
Metal coating services – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 15 companies in metal coating 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
02/11/2026
Change of status
22/10/2026
Change of status
20/10/2026