Metal constructors — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 502 active companies in metal construction. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 60.4%, with 405 new companies registered, and 216 companies liquidated.
- 405 new companies
- 216 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Metal constructors — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Metal constructors in French-speaking Switzerland.
Metal constructors — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 405 companies in metal construction have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 189 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Metal constructors:
Canton of Bern (216), Canton of Zurich (211), and Canton of Vaud (207).
Companies in metal construction are the 67th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 405 new companies
- 502 active companies
- ** year to date
Metal constructors — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 36 companies in metal construction were incorporated. In that same period, 24 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.4% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 36 new companies
- 24 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Metal constructors — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Metal constructors in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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92% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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7% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Metal constructors — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 502 companies in metal construction, most are active in
Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures (444) 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
444
Manufacture of doors and windows of metal
58
Companies in metal construction in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (50%), followed by "Limited" (26%) and "Sole proprietorship" (20%).
- Legal forms
- 50% Limited Liability Company
- 26% Limited
- 20% Sole proprietorship
- 4% Other
Metal constructors — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 3 companies in metal construction have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1040 Echallens
10/07/2026
1053 Bretigny-sur-Morrens
13/05/2026
Metal constructors — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 2 companies in metal construction have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
3977 Granges VS
15/06/2026
1026 Echandens
04/06/2026
1868 Collombey
22/05/2026
1635 La Tour-de-Trême
31/03/2026
Metal constructors – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 28 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, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
22/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
22/07/2026
Change of capital
16/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
16/07/2026