Water distributors — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 57 active companies in water distribution. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 9.6%, with 17 new companies registered, and 12 companies liquidated.
- 17 new companies
- 12 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Water distributors — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Water distributors in French-speaking Switzerland.
Water distributors — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 17 companies in water distribution have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 5 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Water distributors:
Canton of Bern (88), Canton of Lucern (73), and Canton of Zurich (43).
Companies in water distribution are the 136th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 17 new companies
- 57 active companies
- ** year to date
Water distributors — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 2 companies in water distribution were incorporated. In that same period, 0 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.6% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 2 new companies
- 0 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Water distributors — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Water distributors in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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70% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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21% Small (10-49 emp.)
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9% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Water distributors — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 57 companies in water distribution, most are active in
Water collection, treatment and supply (57).
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.
Water distributors
Nb of legal entities
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Water collection, treatment and supply
57
Companies in water distribution in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (46%), followed by "Other" (33%) and "Limited Liability Company" (16%).
- Legal forms
- 46% Limited
- 33% Other
- 16% Limited Liability Company
- 5% Sole proprietorship
Water distributors — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in water distribution have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1958 St-Léonard
02/12/2025
1584 Villars-le-Grand
08/02/2023
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
22/12/2021
1232 Confignon
21/04/2021
Water distributors — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in water distribution have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
2900 Porrentruy
27/09/2023
2830 Courrendlin
09/02/2022
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
06/07/2021
1615 Bossonnens
15/08/2019
1586 Vallamand
05/07/2018
Water distributors – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in water distribution 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
19/03/2026
Change of purpose
17/02/2026