Plastic manufacturers — Industry overview in the Canton of Vaud
Canton of Vaud is home to a total of 52 active companies in plastic manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 4.0%, with 26 new companies registered, and 24 companies liquidated.
- 26 new companies
- 24 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Plastic manufacturers — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Vaud
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Plastic manufacturers in the Canton of Vaud.
Plastic manufacturers — Industry size in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 26 companies in plastic manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 2 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Plastic manufacturers:
Canton of Zurich (116), Canton of Saint Gallen (106), and Canton of Aargau (89).
Companies in plastic manufacturing are the 115th largest group of companies in the Canton of Vaud.
- 26 new companies
- 52 active companies
- ** year to date
Plastic manufacturers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Vaud
Over the past 12 months, 4 companies in plastic manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 5 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.9% contraction in the Canton of Vaud.
- 4 new companies
- 5 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Plastic manufacturers — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Vaud
The most common company size for Plastic manufacturers in the Canton of Vaud is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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67% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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29% Small (10-49 emp.)
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2% Unknown
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2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Plastic manufacturers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Vaud
Out of the 52 companies in plastic manufacturing, most are active in
Manufacture of other plastic products (30), Manufacture of builders' ware of plastic (11), and Manufacture of plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profiles (6).
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.
Plastic manufacturers
Nb of legal entities
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Manufacture of other plastic products
30
Manufacture of builders' ware of plastic
11
Manufacture of plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profiles
6
Manufacture of plastic packing goods
5
Companies in plastic manufacturing in the Canton of Vaud show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (50%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (27%) and "Sole proprietorship" (12%).
- Legal forms
- 50% Limited
- 27% Limited Liability Company
- 12% Sole proprietorship
- 12% Other
Plastic manufacturers — Latest registrations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 0 companies in plastic manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1066 Epalinges
13/03/2026
1354 Montcherand
18/11/2025
1115 Vullierens
13/03/2025
1037 Etagnières
16/01/2024
Plastic manufacturers — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 0 companies in plastic manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1028 Préverenges
08/07/2026
1026 Echandens
25/08/2025
Plastic manufacturers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 1 company in plastic manufacturing has been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
09/01/2026
Change of company name, Change of purpose
30/12/2025