4p engineering
4p engineering gmbh is a Swiss engineering services firm in Gibswil providing SolidWorks-based CAD design, product engineering, project management, and process development to mechanical and plant engineering companies in Switzerland, Austria, and Germany.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersGibswil, Switzerland
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What 4p engineering does
4p engineering gmbh is a privately-held Swiss engineering services firm headquartered in Gibswil, Switzerland, operating with a stated headcount of 1-10 employees. The company delivers professional CAD, product engineering, project management, and process development services to manufacturers and plant engineering firms (Maschinen- und Anlagenbau) in Switzerland and select international markets, including Austria and Germany. Its core technical stack is built on SolidWorks 3D CAD for feasibility studies, concept and detailed design, construction documentation, and manufacturing documentation, supplemented by a partnership with i4 engineering for professional calculations, strength analysis, and construction optimization. Service engagements are project-based and span the full product-development lifecycle — from market analysis, requirements specification, CAD construction, and assembly through to market launch — with transparent project leadership covering budgeting, scheduling, and cost/deadline monitoring. The website explicitly addresses both SMEs (KMU) and larger enterprises.
Beyond services, 4p engineering has developed and brought to market three proprietary products: Fire Fox S (a low-pressure water extinguisher), Agility (training jumps), and Water Stop (a fire department water barrier), with the Fire Fox S launch documented in 2016. The firm operates as a founder-owned GmbH with no external investment, no parent company, and no disclosed revenue. Urs Heusser (Dipl. Masch. Ing. HTL) is identified as the principal contact. In 2024 the company relocated to a new address at Ghöchstrasse 38 in Gibswil.
The business model is direct B2B professional services, sold project-by-project against bespoke quotes with no publicly disclosed pricing. Go-to-market is sales-led and relational, relying on direct engagement with manufacturing and plant engineering clients and the flexibility to deliver on-site at customer facilities. Revenue streams center on engineering consulting, with product sales (Fire Fox S, Agility, Water Stop) representing an ancillary line. Service differentiators emphasized are the firm’s more than 30 years of construction experience, a partnership-based delivery model, and an integrated full-lifecycle offering that competes against larger engineering consultancies on responsiveness and breadth for mid-market and larger industrial clients.
4p engineering firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- 4p engineering
- Legal name
- 4p engineering gmbh
- Website
- https://4p-engineering.ch
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- 4p engineering gmbh is a Swiss engineering services firm in Gibswil providing SolidWorks-based CAD design, product engineering, project management, and process development to mechanical and plant engineering companies in Switzerland, Austria, and Germany.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
4p engineering industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Mechanical Engineering Services
- NAICS
- Engineering Services (541330)
- SIC
- Services-Engineering Services (8711)
- akta.pro primary industry
- MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAE)
Keywords
Where 4p engineering is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Gibswil
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
4p engineering business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Engineering Consulting Services: Professional engineering services including CAD design, project management, product engineering, and process development. Services are provided project-based to manufacturing and plant engineering companies.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
4p engineering product offering
Product offeringCore offering
4p engineering gmbh is a Swiss engineering services firm that delivers end-to-end product development and plant engineering services — from market analysis, specification creation, and SolidWorks-based CAD construction through assembly, process development, and market launch. The company serves mechanical and plant engineering companies (Maschinen- und Anlagenbau) primarily in Switzerland and selectively internationally, and also markets a small portfolio of in-house developed products including the Fire Fox S low-pressure water extinguisher, Agility training jumps, and Water Stop fire-department water barrier.
Product overview
4p engineering is an engineering services company offering a portfolio of developed products and professional engineering services. Their product portfolio includes three market-available products: Fire Fox S (low-pressure water extinguisher), Agility (training jumps), and Water Stop (water barrier for fire department). The company provides integrated engineering services including professional CAD solutions using SolidWorks, comprehensive product engineering from market analysis through to launch, project management with transparent budgeting and scheduling, and process development including production line planning and automation. Services are delivered through a partnership model with close customer collaboration and over 30 years of experience in mechanical and plant engineering.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Professional CAD Services Professional CAD solutions including feasibility studies, drafts, concepts, construction, and manufacturing documentation using SolidWorks 3D CAD software. For manufacturing and plant engineering companies.
- Project Management Services Project analysis, solution implementation, and transparent project leadership including budget creation and scheduling, with ongoing cost and deadline monitoring. Includes project management and leadership of entire plant projects for manufacturing clients.
- Product Engineering Services Full product development services from idea to market-ready product, including market analysis, requirements specification, CAD construction, assembly, and market launch. For mechanical and plant engineering clients.
- Process Development Services Planning of production lines, automation of existing processes, and implementation of new customer requirements with innovative solution approaches. Also covers Vorrichtungsbau (jig and fixture construction), Produktoptimierung (product optimization), and Prozessoptimierung (process optimization).
- Fire Fox S A low-pressure water extinguisher developed by 4p engineering and available on the market.
- Agility Training jumps product developed by 4p engineering and available on the market.
- Water Stop Water barrier for fire department developed by 4p engineering and available on the market.
Companies that use 4p engineering
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
4p engineering technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
4p engineering partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- i4 engineeringcorePartnership for professional calculations, strength analysis, and construction optimization. i4 engineering (http://www.i4eng.ch/) provides specialized engineering analysis services that complement 4p engineering's CAD and design capabilities.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
4p engineering competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Helbling Group: Swiss engineering services group offering product development, mechanical engineering, and consulting to industrial clients. Comparable because it serves the same Swiss machinery and plant engineering customer base with overlapping CAD and product engineering capabilities, though at much larger scale and broader scope.
- IAV Automotive Engineering: Global engineering services partner providing development services for automotive and industrial applications, including CAD, simulation, and product engineering. Comparable through its mechanical and plant engineering services portfolio, though predominantly automotive-focused.
- EDAG Engineering: Large independent engineering services provider serving the automotive and manufacturing industries with product development and plant engineering. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping mechanical engineering, CAD, and process development services to industrial clients.
- Bertrandt AG: European engineering services firm providing product development, CAD, and project management across mobility and industrial sectors. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping mechanical engineering and CAD service offerings to industrial customers.
- AVL List GmbH: Specialized engineering services and development partner for automotive, industrial, and energy applications, with strong mechanical engineering and process development capabilities. Comparable through its project management of complex industrial plants and CAD-driven product engineering, though at much larger scale.
- Assystem Technologies: International engineering and infrastructure consulting firm offering product engineering, process development, and project management to industrial clients. Overlaps with 4p engineering's plant project management and mechanical engineering services, but operates at significantly larger scale.
Others
- Tebis Technische Informationssysteme AG: European provider of CAD/CAM and process automation software for manufacturing and mechanical engineering. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler in the SolidWorks-based mechanical engineering services value chain that 4p engineering operates within, rather than a direct service competitor.
- i4 engineering (partner): Swiss engineering firm specializing in professional calculations, strength analysis, and construction optimization. Listed as a formal partnership of 4p engineering, providing complementary specialized analysis services that extend 4p engineering's capabilities without direct competition.
Direct peers
- ARRK Engineering: European product development and engineering services firm with capabilities in CAD, prototyping, and product engineering across multiple industries. Directly comparable to 4p engineering's CAD-driven product development offering, though with a broader geographic footprint and larger team.
Regional players
- FeCon Engineering GmbH: German engineering services firm offering CAD design, product development, and project management to industrial customers in the DACH region. Comparable through similar size, service portfolio, and target customer base, though primarily German-market focused.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
4p engineering social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
4p engineering leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
4p engineering funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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4p engineering M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about 4p engineering
What does 4p engineering do?
4p engineering gmbh is a Swiss engineering services firm that delivers end-to-end product development and plant engineering services — from market analysis, specification creation, and SolidWorks-based CAD construction through assembly, process development, and market launch. The company serves mechanical and plant engineering companies (Maschinen- und Anlagenbau) primarily in Switzerland and selectively internationally, and also markets a small portfolio of in-house developed products including the Fire Fox S low-pressure water extinguisher, Agility training jumps, and Water Stop fire-department water barrier.
Is 4p engineering a public or private company?
4p engineering is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was 4p engineering founded?
4p engineering was founded in 1994. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is 4p engineering based?
4p engineering is headquartered in Gibswil, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does 4p engineering make money?
One revenue line is on record: engineering Consulting Services.
Who are 4p engineering's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Helbling Group, IAV Automotive Engineering, EDAG Engineering, Bertrandt AG, AVL List GmbH and Assystem Technologies. Others are Tebis Technische Informationssysteme AG and i4 engineering (partner). ARRK Engineering is listed as a direct peer. FeCon Engineering GmbH is listed as a regional player.
Does 4p engineering have an API?
No public API is recorded for 4p engineering.
What industry is 4p engineering in?
4p engineering's product category is Mechanical Engineering Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAHAIAE, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Engineering Consulting. Its NAICS code is 541330 and its SIC code is 8711.