Portrait of Ivo Estermann, CEO of 4b AG, a TimeTool reference.

Ivo Estermann, HR Project Manager and Head of Education, 4B AG

“Many can track time, but TimeTool does so much more.”

Achieving Optimal Time Tracking in Record Time – 4B AG and TimeTool

4B AG, a leading Swiss company in the window construction industry with around 700 employees, faces complex challenges in time tracking and project booking.

With varying collective bargaining agreements, shift and on-call operations, and role-specific requirements, the company needed flexible and customised solutions.

In just a few weeks, 4B AG, in collaboration with TimeTool, implemented a fully integrated time-tracking system. “We rolled out the system in less than four months,” says Ivo Estermann, HR Project Manager and the main contact for TimeTool. “This was only possible because we worked together as partners.”

Ivo Estermann: Why TimeTool Stands Out

In a video interview (in German), Ivo Estermann shares fascinating insights into the partnership with TimeTool, explaining how the implementation was completed in record time.

From fair compensation for installation staff who travel directly from home to construction sites, to the automation of project bookings – TimeTool and 4B AG co-developed solutions that work seamlessly in day-to-day operations.

“Many can track time, but TimeTool does so much more,” says Ivo Estermann. Thanks to the close collaboration and innovative spirit of TimeTool, 4B AG has been able to free up resources and optimise its processes sustainably.

You can also download the full success story to learn more about the successful partnership between 4B AG and TimeTool in our detailed PDF version (currently available in German).

From Carpentry to Innovation: Over 120 Years of Passion for Windows and Facades

4B is a Swiss family-owned company specialising in windows, doors, and facades. Headquartered in Hochdorf (LU) with ten branches across the country, 4B holds a leading position in the Swiss market.

Since 1 January 2017, 4B Fenster AG, 4B Fassaden AG, and KRONENBERGER AG have united under the new 4B AG. The company positions itself as a comprehensive partner for intelligent building elements, aiming to promote sustainable energy savings and generation to enhance quality of life.

Decades of experience and a strong commitment to quality have made 4B a successful innovation leader in the Swiss market. 4B’s innovation team designs all its window and facade products in-house, setting benchmarks for the industry.

Logo of 4b AG, a reference customer of TimeTool.
4B AG
Facts

Locations

11 locations across Switzerland

Headquarters

Hochdorf, LU

Employees

Approximately 700 people

Customer since

2018

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