Metal constructors — Industry overview in the Canton of Vaud
Canton of Vaud is home to a total of 205 active companies in metal construction. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 78.3%, with 170 new companies registered, and 80 companies liquidated.
- 170 new companies
- 80 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Metal constructors — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Vaud
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Metal constructors in the Canton of Vaud.
Metal constructors — Industry size in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 170 companies in metal construction have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 90 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Metal constructors:
Canton of Bern (216), Canton of Zurich (208), and Canton of Vaud (205).
Companies in metal construction are the 63rd largest group of companies in the Canton of Vaud.
- 170 new companies
- 205 active companies
- ** year to date
Metal constructors — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Vaud
Over the past 12 months, 16 companies in metal construction were incorporated. In that same period, 8 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.1% growth in the Canton of Vaud.
- 16 new companies
- 8 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Metal constructors — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Vaud
The most common company size for Metal constructors in the Canton of Vaud is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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94% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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5% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
Metal constructors — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Vaud
Out of the 205 companies in metal construction, most are active in
Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures (189) and Manufacture of doors and windows of metal (16).
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 constructors
Nb of legal entities
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Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures
189
Manufacture of doors and windows of metal
16
Companies in metal construction in the Canton of Vaud show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (48%), followed by "Limited" (24%) and "Sole proprietorship" (23%).
- Legal forms
- 48% Limited Liability Company
- 24% Limited
- 23% Sole proprietorship
- 5% Other
Metal constructors — Latest registrations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 2 companies in metal construction have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1053 Bretigny-sur-Morrens
13/05/2026
1188 St-George
08/04/2026
1020 Renens VD
01/04/2026
1660 Château-d'Oex
27/02/2026
1315 La Sarraz
26/02/2026
Metal constructors — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 2 companies in metal construction have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1026 Echandens
04/06/2026
1033 Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne
09/03/2026
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
15/01/2026
1174 Montherod
10/10/2025
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
01/10/2025
1029 Villars-Ste-Croix
03/07/2025
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
23/04/2025
Metal constructors – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 7 companies in metal construction 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
13/05/2026
Change of status
07/05/2026
Change of status
16/04/2026