Tool manufacturers — Industry overview in the Canton of Bern
Canton of Bern is home to a total of 83 active companies in tool manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 13.5%, with 24 new companies registered, and 37 companies liquidated.
- 24 new companies
- 37 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Tool manufacturers — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Bern
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Tool manufacturers in the Canton of Bern.
Tool manufacturers — Industry size in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 24 companies in tool manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -13 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Tool manufacturers:
Canton of Bern (83), Canton of Zurich (75), and Canton of Saint Gallen (41).
Companies in tool manufacturing are the 107th largest group of companies in the Canton of Bern.
- 24 new companies
- 83 active companies
- ** year to date
Tool manufacturers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Bern
Over the past 12 months, 2 companies in tool manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 4 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.4% contraction in the Canton of Bern.
- 2 new companies
- 4 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Tool manufacturers — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Bern
The most common company size for Tool manufacturers in the Canton of Bern is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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70% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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24% Small (10-49 emp.)
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6% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Tool manufacturers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Bern
Out of the 83 companies in tool manufacturing, most are active in
Manufacture of tools (67), Manufacture of cutlery (10), and Manufacture of locks and hinges (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.
Tool manufacturers
Nb of legal entities
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Manufacture of cutlery
10
Manufacture of locks and hinges
6
Companies in tool manufacturing in the Canton of Bern show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (63%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (23%) and "Limited Liability Company" (14%).
- Legal forms
- 63% Limited
- 23% Sole proprietorship
- 14% Limited Liability Company
Tool manufacturers — Latest registrations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 0 companies in tool manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
4900 Langenthal
29/04/2026
3427 Utzenstorf
30/01/2026
3110 Münsingen
10/07/2025
3380 Wangen an der Aare
23/10/2023
3422 Kirchberg BE
14/07/2023
2502 Biel/Bienne
14/04/2023
2504 Biel/Bienne
26/03/2021
Tool manufacturers — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 0 companies in tool manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
2607 Cortébert
29/12/2025
3360 Herzogenbuchsee
29/09/2025
2520 La Neuveville
03/06/2025
3613 Steffisburg
05/05/2025
2503 Biel/Bienne
07/11/2024
Tool manufacturers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 2 companies in tool 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
25/06/2026