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Printing houses — Companies in printing in Switzerland

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Printing houses — Industry overview in Switzerland

Switzerland is home to a total of 1'967 active companies in printing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 18.9%, with 730 new companies registered, and 1'188 companies liquidated.

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  • 730 new companies
  • 1'188 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Printing houses — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Printing houses in Switzerland.

Printing houses — Industry size in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 730 companies in printing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -458 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Printing houses: Canton of Zurich (364), Canton of Bern (238), and Canton of Vaud (152). Companies in printing are the 68th largest group of companies in Switzerland.

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  • 730 new companies
  • 1'967 active companies
  • ** year to date

Printing houses — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 44 companies in printing were incorporated. In that same period, 97 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.6% contraction in Switzerland.

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  • 44 new companies
  • 97 liquidated companies
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Printing houses — Size and number of employees in Switzerland

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

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  • Size distribution
  • 85% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 14% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 1% Large (>249 emp.)

Printing houses — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland

Out of the 1'967 companies in printing, most are active in Offset printing (841), Other printing n.e.c. (361), and Composition and plate-making (246). 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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Offset printing
841
Other printing n.e.c.
361
Composition and plate-making
246
Screen printing
202
Binding and related services
123
Other activities related to printing
97
Diazo printing and reproduction graphics
69
Printing of newspapers
28

Companies in printing in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (40%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (28%) and "Limited Liability Company" (26%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 40% Limited
  • 28% Sole proprietorship
  • 26% Limited Liability Company
  • 6% Other

Printing houses — Latest registrations in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 2 companies in printing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
9320 Arbon
11/08/2026
3250 Lyss
27/07/2026
6300 Zug
30/06/2026
8002 Zürich
11/06/2026
3933 Staldenried
10/06/2026
4104 Oberwil BL
26/05/2026
8370 Sirnach
26/05/2026
9443 Widnau
13/05/2026

Printing houses — Latest liquidations in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 6 companies in printing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
3672 Oberdiessbach
24/08/2026
6010 Kriens
24/08/2026
8700 Küsnacht ZH
18/08/2026
2610 Les Pontins
30/07/2026
1321 Arnex-sur-Orbe
27/07/2026
8143 Stallikon
24/07/2026
8008 Zürich
16/07/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
15/07/2026
1170 Aubonne
15/07/2026

Printing houses – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 35 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 purpose
21/08/2026
Other change
20/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
18/08/2026
Other change
18/08/2026
Change of company name
17/08/2026
Other change
17/08/2026

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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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