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Tool manufacturers — Companies in tool manufacturing in Italian-speaking Switzerland

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Tool manufacturers — Industry overview in Italian-speaking Switzerland

Italian-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 13 active companies in tool manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 18.8%, with 5 new companies registered, and 8 companies liquidated.

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

Tool manufacturers — Geographical breakdown in Italian-speaking Switzerland

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Tool manufacturers in Italian-speaking Switzerland.

Tool manufacturers — Industry size in Italian-speaking Switzerland

In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 5 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 (87), Canton of Zurich (75), and Canton of Saint Gallen (41). Companies in tool manufacturing are the 131st largest group of companies in Italian-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 5 new companies
  • 13 active companies
  • ** year to date

Tool manufacturers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Italian-speaking Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 1 companies in tool manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 2 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 7.1% contraction in Italian-speaking Switzerland.

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

Tool manufacturers — Size and number of employees in Italian-speaking Switzerland

The most common company size for Tool manufacturers in Italian-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 62% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 38% Small (10-49 emp.)

Tool manufacturers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Italian-speaking Switzerland

Out of the 13 companies in tool manufacturing, most are active in Manufacture of tools (10), Manufacture of locks and hinges (2), and Manufacture of cutlery (1). 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
10
Manufacture of locks and hinges
2
Manufacture of cutlery
1

Companies in tool manufacturing in Italian-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (69%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (23%) and "Sole proprietorship" (8%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 69% Limited
  • 23% Limited Liability Company
  • 8% Sole proprietorship

Tool manufacturers — Latest registrations in Italian-speaking Switzerland

In Italian-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
6930 Bedano
28/08/2025
6864 Arzo
01/07/2020
6828 Balerna
16/12/2016
6900 Lugano
22/06/2016
6805 Mezzovico
25/06/2009
6600 Locarno
23/06/2009
6900 Massagno
08/01/2003
6805 Mezzovico
17/06/1999
6825 Capolago
20/07/1998
6834 Morbio Inferiore
29/01/1997

Tool manufacturers — Latest liquidations in Italian-speaking Switzerland

In Italian-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
6598 Tenero
29/12/2025
6930 Bedano
03/09/2025
6900 Lugano
28/03/2024
6917 Barbengo
23/07/2019
6900 Lugano
04/04/2017
6965 Cadro
29/12/2016
6533 Lumino
09/06/2016
6597 Agarone
04/02/2016
6518 Gorduno
14/10/2015
6600 Locarno
06/07/2009

Tool manufacturers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Italian-speaking Switzerland

In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 0 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
Other change
20/03/2026
Other change
18/02/2026
Other change
14/01/2026
Other change
18/11/2025
03/09/2025
Other change
27/06/2025
Other change
17/06/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
20/03/2025

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Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.

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