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Tool manufacturers — Companies in tool manufacturing in the Canton of Solothurn

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Tool manufacturers — Industry overview in the Canton of Solothurn

Canton of Solothurn is home to a total of 37 active companies in tool manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 7.5%, with 8 new companies registered, and 11 companies liquidated.

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  • 8 new companies
  • 11 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Tool manufacturers — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Solothurn

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Tool manufacturers in the Canton of Solothurn.

Tool manufacturers — Industry size in the Canton of Solothurn

In the Canton of Solothurn, 8 companies in tool manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -3 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 81st largest group of companies in the Canton of Solothurn.

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  • 8 new companies
  • 37 active companies
  • ** year to date

Tool manufacturers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Solothurn

Over the past 12 months, 1 companies in tool manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 0 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.8% growth in the Canton of Solothurn.

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  • 1 new companies
  • 0 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

Tool manufacturers — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Solothurn

The most common company size for Tool manufacturers in the Canton of Solothurn is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 65% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 27% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 5% Large (>249 emp.)
  • 3% Medium (50-249 emp.)

Tool manufacturers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Solothurn

Out of the 37 companies in tool manufacturing, most are active in Manufacture of tools (23), Manufacture of locks and hinges (12), and Manufacture of cutlery (2). 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 tools
23
Manufacture of locks and hinges
12
Manufacture of cutlery
2

Companies in tool manufacturing in the Canton of Solothurn show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (46%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (27%) and "Limited Liability Company" (22%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 46% Limited
  • 27% Sole proprietorship
  • 22% Limited Liability Company
  • 5% Other

Tool manufacturers — Latest registrations in the Canton of Solothurn

In the Canton of Solothurn, 0 companies in tool manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
4528 Zuchwil
02/06/2026
4208 Nunningen
02/02/2024
2540 Grenchen
21/06/2018
4227 Büsserach
15/06/2016
4512 Bellach
10/05/2011
4562 Biberist
21/12/2010
5012 Schönenwerd
17/11/2010

Tool manufacturers — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Solothurn

In the Canton of Solothurn, 0 companies in tool manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
4653 Obergösgen
29/12/2023
4552 Derendingen
22/05/2020
4554 Etziken
17/04/2020
4712 Laupersdorf
24/01/2020
4562 Biberist
04/10/2019
4226 Breitenbach
25/03/2019
4628 Wolfwil
19/01/2018
5012 Schönenwerd
29/12/2017
4513 Langendorf
27/02/2017

Tool manufacturers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Solothurn

In the Canton of Solothurn, 1 company in tool manufacturing has been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
Event type
Published on
Other change
30/06/2026
Other change
30/06/2026
Other change
04/06/2026
Other change
08/04/2026
Other change
13/01/2026
Other change
29/12/2025

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