Tool manufacturers — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 102 active companies in tool manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 7.3%, with 33 new companies registered, and 41 companies liquidated.
- 33 new companies
- 41 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Tool manufacturers — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Tool manufacturers in French-speaking Switzerland.
Tool manufacturers — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 33 companies in tool manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -8 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Tool manufacturers:
Canton of Bern (87), Canton of Zurich (75), and Canton of Saint Gallen (41).
Companies in tool manufacturing are the 124th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 33 new companies
- 102 active companies
- ** year to date
Tool manufacturers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 1 companies in tool manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 5 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.8% contraction in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 1 new companies
- 5 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Tool manufacturers — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Tool manufacturers in French-speaking Switzerland 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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25% Small (10-49 emp.)
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8% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Tool manufacturers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 102 companies in tool manufacturing, most are active in
Manufacture of tools (80), Manufacture of locks and hinges (15), and Manufacture of cutlery (7).
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
15
Companies in tool manufacturing in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (58%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (25%) and "Sole proprietorship" (14%).
- Legal forms
- 58% Limited
- 25% Limited Liability Company
- 14% Sole proprietorship
- 4% Other
Tool manufacturers — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in tool manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
2416 Les Brenets
06/03/2025
2074 Marin-Epagnier
19/06/2024
2502 Biel/Bienne
14/04/2023
Tool manufacturers — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 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
1958 Uvrier/Sion
15/09/2025
2350 Saignelégier
27/06/2025
2520 La Neuveville
03/06/2025
2503 Biel/Bienne
07/11/2024
1450 Ste-Croix
12/07/2024
1442 Montagny-Yverdon
26/01/2024
Tool manufacturers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 6 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
28/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
24/04/2026