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Metal constructors — Companies in metal construction in the Canton of Zurich

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Metal constructors — Industry overview in the Canton of Zurich

Canton of Zurich is home to a total of 212 active companies in metal construction. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 9.3%, with 100 new companies registered, and 82 companies liquidated.

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  • 100 new companies
  • 82 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Metal constructors — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Zurich

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Metal constructors in the Canton of Zurich.

Metal constructors — Industry size in the Canton of Zurich

In the Canton of Zurich, 100 companies in metal construction have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 18 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Metal constructors: Canton of Bern (217), Canton of Zurich (212), and Canton of Vaud (207). Companies in metal construction are the 85th largest group of companies in the Canton of Zurich.

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  • 100 new companies
  • 212 active companies
  • ** year to date

Metal constructors — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Zurich

Over the past 12 months, 13 companies in metal construction were incorporated. In that same period, 6 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.4% growth in the Canton of Zurich.

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  • 13 new companies
  • 6 liquidated companies
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Metal constructors — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Zurich

The most common company size for Metal constructors in the Canton of Zurich is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 77% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 19% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 3% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 0% Large (>249 emp.)

Metal constructors — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Zurich

Out of the 212 companies in metal construction, most are active in Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures (154) and Manufacture of doors and windows of metal (58). 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
154
Manufacture of doors and windows of metal
58

Companies in metal construction in the Canton of Zurich show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (44%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (36%) and "Sole proprietorship" (16%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 44% Limited
  • 36% Limited Liability Company
  • 16% Sole proprietorship
  • 5% Other

Metal constructors — Latest registrations in the Canton of Zurich

In the Canton of Zurich, 1 companies in metal construction have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8913 Ottenbach
21/07/2026
8307 Effretikon
02/07/2026
8615 Wermatswil
29/06/2026
8114 Dänikon ZH
18/06/2026
8048 Zürich
23/03/2026
8048 Zürich
16/02/2026
8048 Zürich
16/02/2026
8181 Höri
16/01/2026

Metal constructors — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Zurich

In the Canton of Zurich, 1 companies in metal construction have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8413 Neftenbach
21/07/2026
8134 Adliswil
02/07/2026
8162 Steinmaur
22/06/2026
8153 Rümlang
03/11/2025
8635 Dürnten
02/10/2025
8192 Glattfelden
23/09/2025
8051 Zürich
25/07/2025
8052 Zürich
24/07/2025
8630 Rüti ZH
16/06/2025

Metal constructors – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Zurich

In the Canton of Zurich, 10 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 company name
07/08/2026
Other change
22/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
20/07/2026
Other change
14/07/2026
Change of status
13/07/2026
Change of status
10/07/2026

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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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