Plastic manufacturers — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 120 active companies in plastic manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 6.2%, with 50 new companies registered, and 43 companies liquidated.
- 50 new companies
- 43 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Plastic manufacturers — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Plastic manufacturers in French-speaking Switzerland.
Plastic manufacturers — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 50 companies in plastic manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 7 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Plastic manufacturers:
Canton of Zurich (117), Canton of Saint Gallen (106), and Canton of Aargau (89).
Companies in plastic manufacturing are the 118th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 50 new companies
- 120 active companies
- ** year to date
Plastic manufacturers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 7 companies in plastic manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 9 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.6% contraction in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 7 new companies
- 9 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Plastic manufacturers — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Plastic manufacturers in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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76% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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23% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Unknown
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Plastic manufacturers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 120 companies in plastic manufacturing, most are active in
Manufacture of other plastic products (61), Manufacture of builders' ware of plastic (35), and Manufacture of plastic packing goods (12).
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
61
Manufacture of builders' ware of plastic
35
Manufacture of plastic packing goods
12
Manufacture of plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profiles
12
Companies in plastic manufacturing in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (44%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (32%) and "Other" (14%).
- Legal forms
- 44% Limited
- 32% Limited Liability Company
- 14% Other
- 10% Sole proprietorship
Plastic manufacturers — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 1 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
1228 Plan-les-Ouates
03/12/2025
1354 Montcherand
18/11/2025
1115 Vullierens
13/03/2025
Plastic manufacturers — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 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
1212 Grand-Lancy
18/06/2026
1228 Plan-les-Ouates
29/10/2025
2074 Marin-Epagnier
28/10/2025
1026 Echandens
25/08/2025
Plastic manufacturers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 4 companies in plastic manufacturing 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
21/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
20/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
14/07/2026