Printing houses — Industry overview in the Canton of Bern
Canton of Bern is home to a total of 239 active companies in printing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 19.5%, with 82 new companies registered, and 140 companies liquidated.
- 82 new companies
- 140 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Printing houses — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Bern
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Printing houses in the Canton of Bern.
Printing houses — Industry size in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 82 companies in printing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -58 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Printing houses:
Canton of Zurich (364), Canton of Bern (239), and Canton of Vaud (154).
Companies in printing are the 62nd largest group of companies in the Canton of Bern.
- 82 new companies
- 239 active companies
- ** year to date
Printing houses — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Bern
Over the past 12 months, 5 companies in printing were incorporated. In that same period, 12 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.8% contraction in the Canton of Bern.
- 5 new companies
- 12 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Printing houses — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Bern
The most common company size for Printing houses in the Canton of Bern 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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17% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Printing houses — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Bern
Out of the 239 companies in printing, most are active in
Offset printing (97), Other printing n.e.c. (47), and Composition and plate-making (30).
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.
Printing houses
Nb of legal entities
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Composition and plate-making
30
Binding and related services
16
Other activities related to printing
9
Diazo printing and reproduction graphics
8
Companies in printing in the Canton of Bern show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (42%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (34%) and "Limited Liability Company" (14%).
- Legal forms
- 42% Limited
- 34% Sole proprietorship
- 14% Limited Liability Company
- 10% Other
Printing houses — Latest registrations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 0 companies in printing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
3053 Münchenbuchsee
04/12/2025
3038 Kirchlindach
08/07/2025
3172 Niederwangen b. Bern
09/04/2025
Printing houses — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 3 companies in printing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
3053 Münchenbuchsee
08/07/2026
3047 Bremgarten b. Bern
25/06/2026
2606 Corgémont
09/06/2026
3072 Ostermundigen
21/05/2026
3360 Herzogenbuchsee
12/05/2026
Printing houses – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 8 companies in printing 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 company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
25/06/2026