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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 13 new companies
- 6 liquidated companies
- * month to date
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.
- Size distribution
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77% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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19% Small (10-49 emp.)
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3% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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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%).
- 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
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
8162 Steinmaur
22/06/2026
8192 Glattfelden
23/09/2025
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
Change of company name
30/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
20/07/2026
Change of status
13/07/2026
Change of status
10/07/2026