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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 100 new companies
- 65 liquidated companies
- * month to date
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.
- Size distribution
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82% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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16% Small (10-49 emp.)
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2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
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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
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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%).
- 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
8615 Wermatswil
29/06/2026
3114 Wichtrach
19/06/2026
8114 Dänikon ZH
18/06/2026
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
3114 Wichtrach
02/07/2026
8162 Steinmaur
22/06/2026
3977 Granges VS
15/06/2026
7302 Landquart
12/06/2026
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
Change of status
10/07/2026
Change of status
10/07/2026
Change of purpose
10/07/2026
Change of status
10/07/2026