Chemical Industry
in Switzerland

1,077 companies in Chemical Industry in the Swiss commercial register, indexed across 23 canton and 38 town pages.

Companies

50 of 1,077 companies

Litscher GmbH

Waldkirch · Since 2019

Sale of disinfectantsMould diagnosis and mould reportsLeak detection and airtightness testing

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Omya AG

Oftringen · Since 1903

Minerals and specialty materialsDistribution of high-performance, engineering and standard polymersSolutions for food, pharma and nutrition

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Eclatin AG

Lüsslingen · Since 1913

Industrial paintsCorrosion protectionChemical protection / high heat resistance

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Dottikon Exclusive Synthesis AG

Dottikon · Since 1913

Exclusive custom synthesisActive pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturingPerformance Chemicals

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Maurolin AG

Dulliken · Since 1920

Natural oil stains and paints for wood protection (Diotrol)Biological cleaning and care products for the home (Diolin)

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Temmentec AG

Sumiswald · Since 1926

Private Label CosmeticsContract Manufacturing of CosmeticsBulk Cosmetics Production

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SICPA SA

Prilly · Since 1927

Security inksAdvisory and technical services for banknotesBrand and product protection

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Radix AG

Steinebrunn · Since 1929

Floor coatingsWall and ceiling coatingsTank coatings

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Berlac AG

Sissach · Since 1932

Specialty paints and effect coatingsIndustrial printing inksCustom paint development

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Decoralwerke AG

Leuggelbach · Since 1933

Contract manufacturing of paints and varnishesDevelopment and adaptation of coatingsCoatings for building and industry

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Vernis Claessens SA

Crissier · Since 1935

Building paintsPlaster render and façade coatingsFloor paints

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Monopol AG

Fislisbach · Since 1935

Facade paintsIndustrial paintsCorrosion protection systems

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Combex SA

Geneva · Since 1935

Champagne V. TestulatSmart parking barrier (Parklio)Wood finishing products (Blanchon)

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MOTOREX AG

Langenthal · Since 1938

LubricantsIndustrial lubricantsPassenger car lubricants

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Chemische Fabrik Schachen AG Kriens

Kriens · Since 1939

Technical oils and greasesLeather care productsPolishing and cleaning agents

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Socol SA

Renens Vd · Since 1939

Paints and varnishes for constructionSpecial and technical paintsWood protection and maintenance

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EMS-CHEMIE AG

Domat/Ems · Since 1941

High-performance polymers (EMS-GRIVORY)Adhesives and coating systems (EMS-EFTEC)Specialty chemicals for bonding, crosslinking and epoxy systems (EMS-GRILTECH)

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Merz & Benteli AG

Niederwangen B. Bern · Since 1942

Sealants and adhesives for construction and industryPrivate-label sealants and adhesivesResearch and development of sealants and adhesives

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van Baerle AG

Basel · Since 1943

Special silicatesSilicates and derivative products

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Sorein-Fabrik GmbH

Pfäffikon Zh · Since 1943

Hand cleaning productsSkin protection creamsSkin care creams

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Dr. Heinz Welti AG, Fabrikation chemisch-pharmazeutischer Produkte

Gebenstorf · Since 1945

Over-the-counter medicines (OTC)Contract manufacturingManufacturing according to customer formula

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Karl Bubenhofer AG

Gossau Sg · Since 1947

Building paints + rendersFaçade insulationPowder coatings

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Uhde Inventa-Fischer AG

Domat/Ems · Since 1947

Polycondensation Technologies

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Wakol Adhesa AG

St. Gallen · Since 1949

Flooring installation materialsSealing CompoundsFoam adhesives

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Bigler AG Lacke und Leime

Lyss · Since 1950

Parquet varnishesPrimersCleaning and care products

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Biazzi S.A.

Montreux · Since 1951

Technology Licences for HydrogenationHigh-Performance Reactor for HydrogenationTechnology Licences for Nitration

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SANITIZED AG

Burgdorf · Since 1953

Color preservationFilm protectionProduction hygiene

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Schaerer Schlaepfer AG

Rothrist · Since 1953

Tailor-made surfactantsPharmaceutical actives and excipientsAlkoxylates

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EMS-CHEMIE (Produktion) AG

Domat/Ems · Since 1954

High-performance polyamidesFibresHot melt adhesives

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Familie Sax AG

Wetzikon Zh · Since 1954

Facade paintsHeritage preservation coatingsInterior varnish systems

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Hydrior AG, Wettingen

Wettingen · Since 1954

Custom-made surfactantsAlkoxylatesFatty alcohol ethoxylates

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Firmenich International SA

Satigny · Since 1955

Fragrance ingredientsFlavouringsHealth and nutrition ingredients

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Industrielack AG

Wangen Sz · Since 1955

Non-stick coatings for consumer goodsNon-stick coatings for industrial goodsNon-stick solutions

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Homag AG

Reinach Ag · Since 1957

Tobacco finishing

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DuPont de Nemours International Sàrl

Meyrin · Since 1959

Water SolutionsBrands and productsIndustries & Solutions

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ACTEGA Schmid Rhyner AG

Adliswil · Since 1959

UV-curable varnishes for packaging and labelsAdhesives for flexible packaging and labelsPrinting inks for packaging and labels

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EIO Lack- und Farbenfabrik AG

Au Zh · Since 1960

Paints, lacquers and sundriesExpert advice in 321ShopPickup and shipping service (Take Away)

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SC Johnson GmbH

Schlieren · Since 1960

Sales

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Aarolac AG Lack- und Farbenfabrik

Oberentfelden · Since 1961

Corrosion protection coatingsSpecialist design services

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Primus AG

Lyss · Since 1961

Fire protection solutionsFire extinguisher serviceFire protection concept

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3M (Schweiz) GmbH

Rüschlikon · Since 1962

Personal protective equipmentAdhesive tapes and adhesivesAbrasives and polishing products

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EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG

Domat/Ems · Since 1962

High-performance polymersSpecialty chemicals

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Dr. W. Kolb AG

Hedingen · Since 1964

SurfactantsPaper process chemicalsSpecialty chemicals

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Bolleter & Co. A.G.

Arbon · Since 1964

Synthetic resinsAdhesivesCore materials

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Skyvell AG

Basel · Since 1965

Odour NeutraliserSkyvell SpraySkyvell Gel

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BASF Coatings Services AG

Pfäffikon Sz · Since 1966

Automotive repair paints

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Slidocuhl AG

Otelfingen · Since 1966

Lubricants - Special LubricantsChemical ProductsThermoplastic Hot-Dip Melt Compounds

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Société pour la Fabrication du Magnésium SA

Martigny · Since 1966

Atomized Mg powdersMechanically produced Mg powdersMagnesium chips

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Chemoforma AG

Augst Bl · Since 1966

Feed supplement for farm livestock (ASCOGEN®)Feed supplement for aquaculture (VANNAGEN®)Feed supplement for horses (BIORACING®)

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Mibelle AG

Buchs Ag · Since 1967

Private labelContract manufacturing & developmentPrivate label for Personal Care & Beauty

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The industry in figures

1,077CompaniesCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

0.1 %of SwitzerlandCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

23CantonsCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

2008Median year of registrationCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

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Source: commercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

Top cantons

Canton of Zurich153 Canton of Vaud81 Canton of Aargau80 Canton of Zug78 Canton of Ticino68 Canton of Bern65 Canton of St. Gallen61 Canton of Basel-Country61 Canton of Geneva59 Canton of Thurgau50

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