Metal constructors — Industry overview in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Italian-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 153 active companies in metal construction. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 6.3%, with 67 new companies registered, and 58 companies liquidated.
- 67 new companies
- 58 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Metal constructors — Geographical breakdown in Italian-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Metal constructors in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
Metal constructors — Industry size in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 67 companies in metal construction have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 9 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Metal constructors:
Canton of Bern (216), Canton of Zurich (212), and Canton of Vaud (208).
Companies in metal construction are the 50th largest group of companies in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
- 67 new companies
- 153 active companies
- ** year to date
Metal constructors — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 7 companies in metal construction were incorporated. In that same period, 3 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.7% growth in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
- 7 new companies
- 3 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Metal constructors — Size and number of employees in Italian-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Metal constructors in Italian-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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84% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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16% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Metal constructors — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 153 companies in metal construction, most are active in
Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures (135) and Manufacture of doors and windows of metal (18).
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
135
Manufacture of doors and windows of metal
18
Companies in metal construction in Italian-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (37%), followed by "Limited" (33%) and "Sole proprietorship" (25%).
- Legal forms
- 37% Limited Liability Company
- 33% Limited
- 25% Sole proprietorship
- 5% Other
Metal constructors — Latest registrations in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in metal construction have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6854 S. Pietro
03/08/2026
6716 Acquarossa
09/12/2025
6500 Bellinzona
02/04/2025
Metal constructors — Latest liquidations in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in metal construction have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6826 Riva San Vitale
05/01/2026
6964 Davesco-Soragno
13/08/2025
6832 Pedrinate
27/09/2024
6850 Mendrisio
25/09/2024
6512 Giubiasco
24/09/2024
Metal constructors – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 4 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 purpose
14/10/2026
Change of status
21/09/2026
Change of status
18/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
13/08/2026
Change of status
04/08/2026