German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 1'293 active companies in metal construction. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 14.0%, with 613 new companies registered, and 454 companies liquidated.
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Metal constructors in German-speaking Switzerland.
In German-speaking Switzerland, 613 companies in metal construction have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 159 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Metal constructors: Canton of Bern (217), Canton of Zurich (211), and Canton of Vaud (207). Companies in metal construction are the 70th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
Over the past 12 months, 74 companies in metal construction were incorporated. In that same period, 36 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.0% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
The most common company size for Metal constructors in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
Out of the 1'293 companies in metal construction, most are active in Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures (909) and Manufacture of doors and windows of metal (384). 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.
Companies in metal construction in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (47%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (35%) and "Sole proprietorship" (14%).
In German-speaking Switzerland, 6 companies in metal construction have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
In German-speaking Switzerland, 3 companies in metal construction have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
In German-speaking Switzerland, 34 companies in metal construction have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
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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