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Metal constructors — Companies in metal construction in French-speaking Switzerland

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 36 new companies
  • 24 liquidated companies
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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.

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  • Size distribution
  • 92% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 7% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 0% Unknown
  • 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%).

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  • 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
1473 Font
17/07/2026
1040 Echallens
10/07/2026
1800 Vevey
26/06/2026
1510 Moudon
23/06/2026
1958 Uvrier
19/06/2026
1800 Vevey
11/06/2026
2800 Delémont
22/05/2026
1009 Pully
22/05/2026
2105 Travers
21/05/2026
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
1800 Vevey
16/07/2026
3977 Granges VS
15/06/2026
2746 Crémines
12/06/2026
1026 Echandens
04/06/2026
1630 Bulle
28/05/2026
1004 Lausanne
07/05/2026
1510 Moudon
17/04/2026
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
Other change
24/07/2026
Other change
23/07/2026
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
17/07/2026
Change of capital
16/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
16/07/2026

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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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