DOVISTA, a large European provider of vertical windows and exterior doors, is pleased to announce the signing of an agreement to acquire 4B, a renowned provider of sustainable and reliable window and exterior door solutions in Switzerland. This strategic transaction marks a significant milestone in DOVISTA’s commitment to deliver quality products and services to customers in Switzerland - and across Europe. DOVISTA has been present in Switzerland since 2021, and the acquisition enables the company to grow further in Europe. The completion of the acquisition is subject to merger control in Switzerland and other customary closing conditions.
DOVISTA’s purpose to bring daylight and fresh air into everyday life seamlessly aligns with 4B’s goal of providing sustainable and reliable window and exterior door solutions for comfortable living. By joining DOVISTA, 4B becomes part of a reputable group known for its distinctive brands that benefit from shared excellence across the value chain. This acquisition will allow 4B to maintain its distinctive brand while leveraging DOVISTA’s extensive knowledge and capabilities.
“We are thrilled to welcome 4B into the DOVISTA organisation," said Allan Lindhard Jørgensen, CEO of DOVISTA. “DOVISTA is a united team of distinctive brands with a shared commitment to keeping the customer at the centre of our efforts. We strongly believe that the individual brands’ products and innovations are best suited to excel in their markets. By bringing brands together, we help each other drive innovation and scalability, achieving results that surpass what each could accomplish alone."
Jean-Marc Devaud, CEO of 4B, said: “My team and I are extremely excited to partner with DOVISTA. Like us, DOVISTA is foundation- and family-owned and shares our passion for windows and doors, making them the perfect match. By joining DOVISTA, we become part of a very strong union of brands under one renowned group. We are not only preserving 4B's distinctive brand but also embracing new opportunities. This important step aligns with our ongoing success, growth path, and our commitment to innovation. We look forward to a bright future together.”
The acquisition will leverage the individual strengths of the two brands to continuously deliver value to customers. By joining DOVISTA, 4B will leverage the organisation’s extensive knowledge base across various functional areas and will allow employees to tap into the expertise of the specialised teams of a large organisation.
4B will remain a distinctive brand alongside EgoKiefer, which DOVISTA acquired in 2021 and integrated into its brands portfolio. These two providers of vertical windows with a strong focus on quality already share a joint philosophy of customer centricity delivering durable, sustainable, and scalable solutions to match customer needs.
In addition, the acquisition will strengthen DOVISTA’s positioning in Switzerland by offering a distinctive value proposition to customers across the country, offering quality solutions to customers in both B2B and B2C markets.
About DOVISTA
DOVISTA is a large provider of vertical windows and exterior doors in Europe. With its strong union of 12 distinctive brands and over 6,000 employees, DOVISTA’s purpose is to bring daylight and fresh air into everyday life. Building on over 80 years of history, DOVISTA is committed to delivering quality, sustainable solutions that prioritise customer needs. DOVISTA is 100% owned by VKR Holding A/S and is part of the VKR Group – one of Denmark’s largest and most highly respected manufacturing groups. Today, the companies in VKR Holding employ approximately 17,200 people in more than 38 countries. VKR Holding is a family- and foundation-owned company, and its primary shareholder is the Villum Foundation.
About 4B
4B is a Hochdorf, Switzerland-based provider for innovative, sustainable, and reliable window and façade solutions, dedicated to enhancing comfortable living. 4B is family-owned and has approximately 650 employees. For more than 125 years, the company has stood for Swissness.
