The Largest Machinery Companies in Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Market overview · updated October 2026
124 machinery companies are registered as active in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. The market is highly fragmented: 72% of firms employ fewer than ten people, while only 5% have 50 or more. 14 firms (11%) were founded in the last five years. Most firms are based in Herisau, Walzenhausen, Heiden.
The largest machinery companies in Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Ordered by estimated headcount (Alpintel analysis). Detailed figures on each company profile.
- 1Metrohm AG · Herisau
Metrohm Schweiz AG provides over 2500 applications utilizing precise and efficient laboratory technology. Their offerings include a range of analytica…
- 2Rico Sicherheitstechnik AG · Herisau
Rico Sicherheitstechnik AG provides explosion protection and air shut-off solutions for industrial applications. Their product range includes the VENT…
- 3Herrmann AG Kunststoffwerk · Walzenhausen
Herrmann AG specializes in the production of plastic closures and injection-molded parts, offering services from design to production. They utilize ad…
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- How many machinery companies are there in Appenzell Ausserrhoden?
- There are currently 124 active machinery companies registered in Appenzell Ausserrhoden (source: Alpintel registry analysis).
- Which are the largest machinery companies in Appenzell Ausserrhoden?
- By estimated headcount, Metrohm AG, Rico Sicherheitstechnik AG, Herrmann AG Kunststoffwerk are among the largest providers. The ordering is based on estimate bands, not exact figures.
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