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Weavers — Companies in weaving in French-speaking Switzerland

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Weavers — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland

French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 158 active companies in weaving. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 29.5%, with 99 new companies registered, and 63 companies liquidated.

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  • 99 new companies
  • 63 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Weavers — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Weavers in French-speaking Switzerland.

Weavers — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland

In French-speaking Switzerland, 99 companies in weaving have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 36 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Weavers: Canton of Zurich (163), Canton of Saint Gallen (131), and Canton of Bern (124). Companies in weaving are the 112th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 99 new companies
  • 158 active companies
  • ** year to date

Weavers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 7 companies in weaving were incorporated. In that same period, 7 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.0% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 7 new companies
  • 7 liquidated companies
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Weavers — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland

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

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  • Size distribution
  • 97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 3% Small (10-49 emp.)

Weavers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland

Out of the 158 companies in weaving, most are active in Manufacture of other made-up textile articles except apparel (36), Manufacture of various other textiles n.e.c. (28), and Finishing of textiles (26). 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.

Weavers
Nb of legal entities
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Manufacture of other made-up textile articles except apparel
36
Manufacture of various other textiles n.e.c.
28
Finishing of textiles
26
Manufacture of household textiles
24
Embroidery
23
Manufacture of other technical and industrial textiles
3
Manufacture of carpets and rugs
3
Manufacture of bedding articles
3
Manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics
3

Companies in weaving in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (48%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (24%) and "Limited" (20%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 48% Sole proprietorship
  • 24% Limited Liability Company
  • 20% Limited
  • 8% Other

Weavers — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland

In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in weaving have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1566 St-Aubin FR
10/02/2026
3900 Brig
02/02/2026
1348 Le Brassus
09/12/2025
1227 Les Acacias
02/12/2025
1700 Fribourg
03/11/2025
1202 Genève
09/10/2025
1733 Treyvaux
31/07/2025
1227 Les Acacias
30/05/2025
1845 Noville
21/05/2025
1926 Fully
10/03/2025

Weavers — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland

In French-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in weaving have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1271 Givrins
12/05/2026
1867 Ollon VD
16/04/2026
1022 Chavannes-Renens
03/02/2026
2525 Le Landeron
27/01/2026
2802 Develier
10/12/2025
1201 Genève
12/11/2025
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
05/06/2025
1700 Fribourg
08/05/2025
1762 Givisiez
23/04/2025

Weavers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland

In French-speaking Switzerland, 4 companies in weaving 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 status
22/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
07/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
05/05/2026
Other change
01/04/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
10/03/2026
Other change
03/03/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
25/02/2026
Change of status
24/02/2026

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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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