Tool manufacturers — Industry overview in the Canton of Zurich
Canton of Zurich is home to a total of 75 active companies in tool manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 13.8%, with 23 new companies registered, and 35 companies liquidated.
- 23 new companies
- 35 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Tool manufacturers — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Zurich
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Tool manufacturers in the Canton of Zurich.
Tool manufacturers — Industry size in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 23 companies in tool manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -12 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 115th largest group of companies in the Canton of Zurich.
- 23 new companies
- 75 active companies
- ** year to date
Tool manufacturers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Zurich
Over the past 12 months, 2 companies in tool manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 2 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.0% growth in the Canton of Zurich.
- 2 new companies
- 2 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Tool manufacturers — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Zurich
The most common company size for Tool manufacturers in the Canton of Zurich is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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67% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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27% Small (10-49 emp.)
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4% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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3% Large (>249 emp.)
Tool manufacturers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Zurich
Out of the 75 companies in tool manufacturing, most are active in
Manufacture of tools (51), Manufacture of locks and hinges (19), and Manufacture of cutlery (5).
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 locks and hinges
19
Companies in tool manufacturing in the Canton of Zurich show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (56%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (24%) and "Sole proprietorship" (16%).
- Legal forms
- 56% Limited
- 24% Limited Liability Company
- 16% Sole proprietorship
- 4% Other
Tool manufacturers — Latest registrations in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 0 companies in tool manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8408 Winterthur
02/02/2026
8105 Regensdorf
02/12/2025
8703 Erlenbach ZH
04/07/2025
8307 Ottikon b. Kemptthal
20/08/2024
8815 Horgenberg
24/11/2023
8106 Adlikon b. Regensdorf
13/11/2023
8105 Regensdorf
23/08/2023
Tool manufacturers — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 0 companies in tool manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8707 Uetikon am See
08/01/2026
8105 Regensdorf
23/12/2025
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
29/02/2024
8604 Volketswil
12/02/2024
Tool manufacturers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 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
13/05/2026