Tool manufacturers — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 369 active companies in tool manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 11.3%, with 101 new companies registered, and 148 companies liquidated.
- 101 new companies
- 148 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Tool manufacturers — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Tool manufacturers in German-speaking Switzerland.
Tool manufacturers — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 101 companies in tool manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -47 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 117th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 101 new companies
- 369 active companies
- ** year to date
Tool manufacturers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 10 companies in tool manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 12 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.5% contraction in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 10 new companies
- 12 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Tool manufacturers — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Tool manufacturers in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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68% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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25% Small (10-49 emp.)
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5% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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2% Large (>249 emp.)
Tool manufacturers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 369 companies in tool manufacturing, most are active in
Manufacture of tools (282), Manufacture of locks and hinges (56), and Manufacture of cutlery (31).
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
56
Manufacture of cutlery
31
Companies in tool manufacturing in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (56%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (22%) and "Sole proprietorship" (18%).
- Legal forms
- 56% Limited
- 22% Limited Liability Company
- 18% Sole proprietorship
- 4% Other
Tool manufacturers — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 1 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
8408 Winterthur
02/02/2026
3427 Utzenstorf
30/01/2026
8105 Regensdorf
02/12/2025
6403 Küssnacht am Rigi
04/11/2025
Tool manufacturers — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in tool manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
5604 Hendschiken
10/07/2026
8808 Pfäffikon SZ
18/05/2026
8707 Uetikon am See
08/01/2026
8105 Regensdorf
23/12/2025
9556 Affeltrangen
03/11/2025
Tool manufacturers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 17 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 capital
30/06/2026