Water distributors — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 360 active companies in water distribution. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 4.3%, with 74 new companies registered, and 59 companies liquidated.
- 74 new companies
- 59 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Water distributors — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Water distributors in German-speaking Switzerland.
Water distributors — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 74 companies in water distribution have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 15 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 118th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 74 new companies
- 360 active companies
- ** year to date
Water distributors — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 8 companies in water distribution were incorporated. In that same period, 5 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.8% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 8 new companies
- 5 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Water distributors — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Water distributors in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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63% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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34% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
Water distributors — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 360 companies in water distribution, most are active in
Water collection, treatment and supply (360).
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
360
Companies in water distribution in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Other" (70%), followed by "Limited" (21%) and "Limited Liability Company" (7%).
- Legal forms
- 70% Other
- 21% Limited
- 7% Limited Liability Company
- 2% Sole proprietorship
Water distributors — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-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
8570 Weinfelden
06/02/2026
4802 Strengelbach
28/11/2025
4802 Strengelbach
28/11/2025
8507 Hörhausen
17/11/2025
8913 Ottenbach
31/07/2025
Water distributors — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-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
8932 Mettmenstetten
27/05/2026
3555 Trubschachen
17/02/2026
8354 Hofstetten ZH
10/02/2026
8376 Fischingen
27/01/2025
Water distributors – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 14 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
09/07/2026
Change of domicile
06/07/2026