Professional & Trade Associations in the
Canton of Bern

233 companies in Professional & Trade Associations based in the Canton of Bern — name and year of registration from the commercial register.

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Schweizerischer Maler- und Gipserunternehmer-Verband, Region Bern Genossenschaft

Since 1907

MembershipMember servicesConstruction guarantees

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Gewerkschaft Unia

Since 1913

Membership with benefitsLegal protectionAdvice

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Arbeitsgemeinschaft Schweizerischer Rinderzüchter (ASR) Genossenschaft

Since 1916

Coordination and joint project implementationRegulations and formsTechnical information on cattle breeding in Switzerland

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FROMARTE Genossenschaft der Schweizer Käsespezialisten

Since 1917

AdvocacyQuality managementEnvironment & energy

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Verband Schweiz. Armaturenfabriken (URS)

Since 1919

Advocacy for the fittings industryStandardisation, testing and approval proceduresIndustry and organisation relations

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SEV - Gewerkschaft des Verkehrspersonals

Since 1921

Union member representationProfessional legal protectionPrivate and traffic legal protection

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Schweizerische Elektro-Einkaufs-Vereinigung eev Genossenschaft

Since 1925

Contract partner networkMembers and partner portalMarketing and service services for the electrical trade

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Verband der Schweizer Druckindustrie

Since 1929

AdvocacyLegal adviceSocial insurance

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Verband öffentlicher Verkehr, Genossenschaft (VöV)

Since 1942

Advocacy and transport policyEducation in public transportRail system / RTE

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Schweizerische Akademie der Medizinischen Wissenschaften (SAMW)

Since 1943

Science networking and dialogueMedical ethics and medical-ethical guidelinesSupport for clinical research

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GastroBern, Arbeitgeberverband für Restauration und Hotellerie

Since 1947

Advocacy for the Bernese hospitality industryConsultingSocial insurance services

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Proviande Genossenschaft

Since 1949

Marketing communication «Schweizer Fleisch»Market information on the slaughter livestock and meat marketQuality grading and public markets

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Agricura Genossenschaft (Agricura)

Since 1950

Compulsory stockholding of nitrogen fertilisersGuarantee fund for compulsory stockholdingSector services and coordination (Agricura Plattform)

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Helvecura Genossenschaft

Since 1951

Mandatory stockholding of therapeutic productsCompensation for mandatory stockholding costsCoverage against price risks and material damage

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BISCOSUISSE

Since 1951

Industry representationPolitical advocacy on agricultural policy and market accessFood law information and implementation support

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Genossenschaft ProBon.ch

Since 1956

Probon loyalty points systemCustomer loyalty instrument for specialty storesMarketing organisation and clearing office

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Vereinigung Schweizerischer Futtermittelfabrikanten (VSF)

Since 1960

Representation of the animal feed industryInformation and advice for membersSector solutions for occupational safety and quality standards

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filmdistribution schweiz

Since 1963

Trade association for film distribution companiesMembership in the associationFilm master data

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Schweizer Stiftung für Oberflächentechnik (SSO)

Since 1963

Initial vocational trainingContinuing professional educationContinuing education courses

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Auto Gewerbe Verband Schweiz (AGVS)

Since 1966

Association representation and member supportVocational trainingAGVS Business Academy

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REG Fondation des Registres suisses des professionnels de l'ingénierie, de l'architecture et de l'environnement

Since 1966

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Schweizer Hotelier-Verein (SHV)

Since 1968

Political advocacyKnowledge and education for membersNetworking and cooperation

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Schweizerischer Ziegenzuchtverband (SZZV) Genossenschaft

Since 1969

Herdbook management and breeding organisationPerformance testing and breeding value estimationBreeding support and breed conservation

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Schweizerischer Schafzuchtverband Genossenschaft

Since 1969

Studbook managementBreeding evaluation and breeding value estimationTraining and continuing education for experts

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VERBAND ZOOLOGISCHER FACHGESCHÄFTE DER SCHWEIZ

Since 1971

Professional association for the pet specialist tradeTraining and continuing education in the pet specialist tradeQuality label «Die Heimtier Experten»

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Schweizerischer Feuerwehrverband (SFV)

Since 1972

Training and further educationMember benefitsInsurance AdF

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Schweizerischer Drogistenverband (SDV)

Since 1977

Industry representation and sector policyTraining and continuing education for the drugstore sectorScientific specialist office

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Verband Holzindustrie Schweiz HIS

Since 1982

Advocacy and sector representationMember information and association servicesWorkplace safety and industry solution 17S

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VZLS/ALPDS Stiftung Zahntechnik

Since 1984

Professional association for dental technician laboratoriesLegal adviceEducation and vocational training in dental technology

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Thermische Netze Schweiz (TNS)

Since 1985

MembershipTechnical information, guidelines and regulationsTraining and continuing education

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VSAS - Verband Schaltanlagen und Automatik Schweiz

Since 1986

VSAS quality labelEducationIndustry solution Occupational Safety No. 67

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Hauseigentümerverband Konolfingen und Umgebung Genossenschaft

Since 1989

Legal adviceServices for owners and landlordsForms & contracts

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Schweizerischer Milchwirtschaftlicher Verein (SMV)

Since 1989

Vocational training for Dairy Technologists EFZ and Milk Practitioners EBAVocational training for training companiesVocational training for future vocational trainers

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Schweizerischer Bäcker-Confiseurmeister-Verband

Since 1989

Politics / EconomyLegal serviceMarketing / Communications

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Schweizerische Vereinigung Diplomierter Steuerexperten (SVDS)

Since 1990

Tax Expert ExaminationSeminarsMembership

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ProCinema, Schweizerischer Verband für Kino und Filmverleih

Since 1991

Advocacy for the cinema and film distribution industryFilm databaseCinema and film data statistics

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Promarca Schweizerischer Markenartikelverband

Since 1991

Interest AdvocacyAdvisoryKnowledge

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SCHWEIZERISCHE CHEMISCHE GESELLSCHAFT

Since 1993

MembershipEventsAwards

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Stipendienfonds des Schweizerischen Apothekerverbandes, pharmaSuisse

Since 1994

Scholarships

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Kollegium für Hausarztmedizin (KHM)

Since 1994

Continuing education and further trainingResearch awards, start-up grants and research fundsNational Vaccination Week

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Verband Schweizerischer Schädlingsbekämpfer (VSS)

Since 1995

Training and further educationMember searchTrade association for pest control

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coiffureSUISSE, Association suisse de la coiffure

Since 1995

Trade association for hairdressing businessesInitial vocational training for hairdressers EBA & EFZContinuing education and higher vocational training

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SUISSEDIGITAL VERBAND FÜR KOMMUNIKATIONSNETZE

Since 1996

Association servicesNetwork searchCybersecurity check

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BO Butter GmbH

Since 1997

Butter trade associationMarket information and statisticsButter products and brands

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swisspatat

Since 1997

Sector representation and advocacy for the Swiss potato industryTrade information and specialist publicationsPotato knowledge and consumer information

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Berner Bauern Verband Management AG

Since 1997

ConsultingPersonnel servicesInsurance

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Interessengemeinschaft Schweizer Parkettmarkt ISP

Since 1998

Expertises, consultationsTechnical fact sheetsOpen courses

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Verband Yoga Schweiz Suisse Svizzera

Since 1999

Yoga classes nearbyRecognised training and continuing education for yoga teachers and yoga therapistsProfessional Register YCH

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SWISSCOFEL

Since 1999

Import rules for fruits, vegetables and potatoesMarket supportIndustry solutions

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INTERCOOP EUROPE Verein Europäischer Landwirtschaftlicher Genossenschaften

Since 2000

Procurement organization for retail cooperativesMarket access for suppliersProcurement network for members

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Professional & Trade Associations in the Canton of Bern

233Professional & Trade AssociationsCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

2004Median year of registrationCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

233in the Canton of BernCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

1,744in SwitzerlandCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

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Professional & Trade Associations in the region

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

Largest places

Bern135 Biel/Bienne11 Zollikofen9 Liebefeld5

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Other industries in the Canton of Bern

All companies in the Canton of Bern

Restaurants2,118 Management Consulting1,682 Property Management1,671 IT Consulting & Services1,621 Holding Companies1,440 Auto Repair Shops1,234 Real Estate Project Development1,179 Fiduciary Offices1,091 Architecture Firms959 Technical Consulting & Engineering951 Advertising Agencies931 Software Development931 Automotive & Vehicle Trade892 Coaching & Personal Development875 Painting & Plastering807 Food Processing800 Facility Management & Cleaning782 Interior Construction767 Horticulture & Landscaping731 Real Estate Brokerage727 Timber Construction & Carpentry710 Hair Salons691 Plumbing & Building Services671 Mechanical Engineering Industry629 NGOs & NPOs621 Hotels605 Logistics & Transport Companies590 Electrical Planning & Installation544 Online Shops482 Joinery477 Repair of Machinery & Electronic Devices473 Flooring & Tiling460 Continuing Education Institutes453 Trade Fair & Event Organizers450 Metal Construction446 General Contractors435 Retail - Food & Luxury Items428 Sports & Recreation Instruction425 Retail - Bicycles & Sports Equipment416 Building Maintenance410 Solar & Photovoltaics408 Cultural & Educational Organizations404 Retail - Textiles & Clothing396 Other Service Industries394 Building Construction388 Catering387 Beauty Salons361 Textile & Clothing Industry351

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