The Largest Machinery Companies in Zurich

Market overview · updated October 2026

1'720 machinery companies are registered as active in Zurich. The market is highly fragmented: 67% of firms employ fewer than ten people, while only 9% have 50 or more. 262 firms (15%) were founded in the last five years. Most firms are based in Zürich, Winterthur, Wetzikon ZH.

The largest machinery companies in Zurich

Ordered by estimated headcount (Alpintel analysis). Detailed figures on each company profile.

  1. 1
    Sulzer AG · Winterthur

    Sulzer AG offers a wide range of products including pumps and pumping systems, mechanical seals, agitators, mixers, heat exchangers, and turbocompress…

  2. 2
    Rieter Holding AG · Winterthur

    Rieter manufactures systems for short-staple spinning, offering a range of products including fiber preparation, spinning preparation, ring spinning, …

  3. 3
    Kardex Holding AG · Zürich

    Kardex Holding AG operates Kardex Systems AG, which provides automated storage and retrieval solutions, including the Kardex Shuttle System, Vertical …

  4. 4
    Reishauer AG · Wallisellen

    Reishauer AG manufactures gear grinding machines and related accessories. Their product lines include the RS 300 continuous gear grinding machine, RZ …

  5. 5
    Bystronic AG · Zürich

    Bystronic AG provides a range of machinery and software solutions for sheet metal processing, including laser cutting systems such as ByCut and ByStar…

  6. 6
    Burckhardt Compression AG · Winterthur

    Burckhardt Compression AG provides a range of compressor solutions for various applications, including petrochemical and chemical operations, marine s…

  7. 7
    Bucher-Guyer AG · Niederweningen

    Bucher Municipal offers a range of municipal vehicles including street sweepers, compact sweepers, large sweepers, autonomous sweepers, winter service…

  8. 8
    Angst+Pfister AG · Glattbrugg

    Angst+Pfister AG provides engineering solutions that include elastomeric compounds, O-rings, molded parts, rotary shaft and linear seals, antivibratio…

  9. 9
    Mettler-Toledo GmbH · Greifensee
  10. 10
    WinGD AG · Winterthur

    WinGD AG provides a range of marine engines and energy management solutions. Their product portfolio includes X-DF Dual-Fuel Engines capable of runnin…

  11. 11
    Hilti (Schweiz) AG · Zürich

    Hilti offers a range of products and services for the construction industry, including power tools, software, and modular installation systems. Their …

  12. 12
    Gericke AG · Regensdorf

    Gericke AG designs and manufactures equipment and systems for powder processing, including feeding, mixing, pneumatic conveying, and size control. The…

  13. 13
    PackSys Global AG · Rüti ZH

    PackSys Global AG develops and manufactures machines and complete systems for the packaging industry. Their product offerings include tube machines, p…

  14. 14
    SFC KOENIG AG · Dietikon

    SFC Koenig AG manufactures sealing and flow control products, including the KOENIG EXPANDER® plug, which is designed for sealing drilled holes in flui…

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  16. 16
    Levitronix GmbH · Zürich

    Levitronix GmbH provides a range of process equipment including pumps, flow controllers, flow sensors, mixers, pinch valves, and pressure boosting sys…

  17. 17
    Hawa Sliding Solutions AG · Mettmenstetten

    Hawa Sliding Solutions AG provides sliding fittings for furniture, rooms, and facades. Their product lines include Hawa Concepta III Family, Hawa Juni…

  18. 18
    MAAG Gear AG · Zürich

    MAAG Gear AG provides gear solutions including gears for crushers, horizontal mills, kilns, roller presses, and vertical roller mills. The company als…

  19. 19
    Maagtechnic AG · Dübendorf

    Maagtechnic AG provides a range of industrial products and services, including elastomer technology, sealing technology, fluid technology, and drive t…

  20. 20
    Trafag AG · Bubikon

    Trafag AG specializes in sensors and monitoring devices for pressure, temperature, and gas density. Their product range includes pressure transmitters…

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Frequently asked questions

How many machinery companies are there in Zurich?
There are currently 1'720 active machinery companies registered in Zurich (source: Alpintel registry analysis).
Which are the largest machinery companies in Zurich?
By estimated headcount, Sulzer AG, Rieter Holding AG, Kardex Holding AG are among the largest providers. The ordering is based on estimate bands, not exact figures.
How can I filter all machinery companies by size and region?
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