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Metal constructors — Companies in metal construction in Switzerland

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Metal constructors — Industry overview in Switzerland

Switzerland is home to a total of 1'930 active companies in metal construction. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 21.1%, with 1'054 new companies registered, and 718 companies liquidated.

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  • 1'054 new companies
  • 718 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Metal constructors — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Metal constructors in Switzerland.

Metal constructors — Industry size in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 1'054 companies in metal construction have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 336 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 (205). Companies in metal construction are the 69th largest group of companies in Switzerland.

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  • 1'054 new companies
  • 1'930 active companies
  • ** year to date

Metal constructors — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 100 companies in metal construction were incorporated. In that same period, 65 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.8% growth in Switzerland.

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  • 100 new companies
  • 65 liquidated companies
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Metal constructors — Size and number of employees in Switzerland

The most common company size for Metal constructors in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 82% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 16% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 0% Large (>249 emp.)
  • 0% Unknown

Metal constructors — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland

Out of the 1'930 companies in metal construction, most are active in Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures (1'473) and Manufacture of doors and windows of metal (457). 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
1'473
Manufacture of doors and windows of metal
457

Companies in metal construction in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (41%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (38%) and "Sole proprietorship" (17%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 41% Limited
  • 38% Limited Liability Company
  • 17% Sole proprietorship
  • 4% Other

Metal constructors — Latest registrations in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 8 companies in metal construction have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8134 Adliswil
03/07/2026
8615 Wermatswil
29/06/2026
3293 Dotzigen
29/06/2026
3114 Wichtrach
19/06/2026
6596 Gordola
19/06/2026
1958 Uvrier
19/06/2026
8114 Dänikon ZH
18/06/2026
1800 Vevey
11/06/2026
3018 Bern
10/06/2026

Metal constructors — Latest liquidations in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 7 companies in metal construction have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
4123 Allschwil
03/07/2026
8134 Adliswil
02/07/2026
3114 Wichtrach
02/07/2026
9403 Goldach
22/06/2026
8162 Steinmaur
22/06/2026
5103 Wildegg
16/06/2026
3977 Granges VS
15/06/2026
2746 Crémines
12/06/2026
7302 Landquart
12/06/2026
4617 Gunzgen
10/06/2026

Metal constructors – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 73 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 status
13/07/2026
Other change
10/07/2026
Change of status
10/07/2026
Other change
10/07/2026
Other change
10/07/2026
Change of purpose
10/07/2026
Other change
10/07/2026
Change of status
10/07/2026
Other change
09/07/2026

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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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