Deufol West GmbH

What Deufol West GmbH does

Deufol West GmbH is part of the publicly listed Deufol SE group (Frankfurt Stock Exchange, ISIN DE000A40ET54), a global provider of integrated end-to-end supply chain solutions headquartered in Hofheim am Taunus, Germany. The company operates 90+ locations across 12 countries on three continents and employs between 2,400 and 3,000+ staff, with 45+ mobile packing units for 24/7 deployment. Its service portfolio spans on-site packaging at customer facilities, packaging at company-owned HUBs (seaport, inland, and airport locations), mobile packaging, hazardous goods handling, military and art/vintage packaging, container stowage, transport management, warehouse management, and industrial services including metal working, welding, and shipping container repair.

The technology layer is anchored by two proprietary platforms: D-SCS (DEUFOL Supply Chain Solution), an all-in-one supply chain management system designed to digitize end-to-end processes and provide supply chain transparency, and a digital Warehouse Management System (WMS) offering inventory management, automated stock movement booking, ERP integration, and mobile data capture (MDE). Complementary digital services include individualized photo documentation and a CPC Tracker / freight monitoring solution for shipment visibility. The HUB network is strategically positioned at major European logistics nodes (Hamburg, Antwerp, Bremerhaven, Frankfurt, Brussels, Paris) plus Houston for Gulf Coast access.

Revenue is generated primarily through enterprise B2B contracts in industrial manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and consumer goods, with on-site and HUB-based service delivery, packaged software subscriptions embedded in service contracts, and physical packaging products (pallets, boxes, custom export and sea freight packaging). Pricing is quote-based and project-tailored, with multi-year contracts typical for enterprise accounts. FY2025 reported revenue of €311M (up from €309M in 2024) and EBIT of €12.5M (~4% margin), with 2026 guidance of €315M–€330M revenue and €10M–€14M EBIT.

Name

Deufol West GmbH

Legal name

Deufol SE

Website

https://deufol.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging and Supply Chain Services

NAICS

Packaging and Labeling Services (56191), Warehousing and Storage (493), Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Tertiary/Transit Packaging for Food & Beverage (IMALAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Conveying, Feeding & Material Handling for Packaging Lines (IMALAOAG)

Keywords

• Industrial packaging services
• Supply chain management
• Warehouse management systems
• Export packaging solutions
• Logistics and container stowage

Headquarters

HQ city

Oberhausen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Packaging Services: Core revenue stream from industrial packaging services including packaging at customer sites, packaging at Deufol facilities, mobile packaging, and packaging optimization. Revenue is project-based and service-oriented, generated through direct customer engagement and long-term contracts.
2. Supply Chain Management Services: End-to-end supply chain solutions including warehouse management, container stowage, transport management, hazardous goods services, on-site logistics, supply chain consulting, and logistics management. Generated through integrated service contracts with industrial customers.
3. Packaging Products: Sale of transport pallets, transport boxes, packaging materials, export packaging, special export packaging, sea freight packaging, wooden packaging, and industrial packaging products.
4. Industrial Services: Metal working, welding, industrial moving, shipping container repair and modification, warehouse and workshop equipping, and industrial projects and maintenance services.
5. IT Solutions and Software: Supply chain management software, photo documentation, freight monitoring, and warehouse management systems sold as part of integrated solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Deufol West GmbH provides industrial packaging services and integrated supply chain solutions to enterprise customers across manufacturing, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and consumer goods industries. Core offerings include on-site packaging, hub-based and mobile packaging, packaging products (pallets, boxes, export and sea freight packaging), warehouse management, container stowage, transport management, industrial services (metal working, welding, container repair), and proprietary software (D-SCS, WMS, freight monitoring). The company operates a global network of 90+ locations in 12 countries, delivering end-to-end supply chain transparency through digital tools and physical infrastructure.

Product overview

DEUFOL is a global provider of integrated end-to-end supply chain solutions that has evolved from a traditional packaging service provider into a comprehensive supply chain partner. The company's product portfolio centers on two core software platforms: the D-SCS Software (Supply Chain Management Software) - an all-in-one supply chain digitization solution, and the Warehouse Management System (WMS) - a digital warehouse management platform with inventory management, ERP integration, and mobile data collection capabilities. These are complemented by specialized IT services including Photo Documentation and Freight Monitoring (CPC Tracker). The company's physical services include packaging solutions (at customer sites, at DEUFOL locations, and mobile), transport products (pallets, boxes, materials), and specialized packaging for export, sea freight, wood, industrial goods, hazardous materials, and military/art items. Industrial services encompass metal working, welding, industrial moving, container repair, and workshop equipping. The company also operates a network of HUBs at seaports (Hamburg, Antwerp, Bremerhaven, Houston), inland locations (Lier, Graz, Dortmund, etc.), and airports (Frankfurt, Brussels, Paris) for comprehensive logistics support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• D-SCS (DEUFOL Supply Chain Solution): Supply chain management software solution providing end-to-end transparency in the supply chain
• DEUFOL Academy

Products and services

• D-SCS Software (DEUFOL Supply Chain Solution) All-in-one supply chain management system that uses the latest technology to digitize processes from start to finish, creating full transparency in the supply chain for industrial customers.
• Warehouse Management System (WMS) Digital warehouse management system providing visibility and control of logistics challenges, featuring inventory management, automated stock movement booking, ERP integration, paperless picking, and mobile data collection capabilities for industrial customers.
• Photo Documentation Individualized photo documentation service with customizable storage structure for documented processes, meeting specific customer requirements for traceability and compliance.
• Freight Monitoring (CPC Tracker) Package tracking solution using CPC tracker that creates full transparency for packages, enabling customers to keep track of shipments via Track & Trace integration.
• End-to-End Supply Chain Services Integrated end-to-end supply chain solutions covering the entire value chain from packaging to logistics management for industrial customers seeking a single strategic partner.
• Packaging at Customer Site In-house outsourcing solution where DEUFOL seamlessly takes over all packaging and service processes directly adjacent to customer production facilities, acting as an extension of the customer's operations team.
• Packaging at DEUFOL Locations Packaging services performed at DEUFOL's own facilities, allowing customers to save their own storage space and take advantage of DEUFOL's wide network of global locations.
• Mobile Packaging Mobile packing service with 45+ mobile packing units available around the clock, ready to come to any destination worldwide for flexible, on-demand packaging solutions.
• Packaging Optimisation Engineering-based packaging optimization services designed to maximize savings potential and reduce CO2 footprint across industrial packaging operations.
• Packaging Products (Pallets, Boxes, Materials) Sale of transport pallets, transport boxes, and protective packaging materials designed to keep industrial goods well protected during shipment.
• Export and Sea Freight Packaging Specialized packaging solutions for export shipments and sea freight transportation, including special export packaging, wooden packaging, and industrial packaging products.
• Military Packaging Specialized packaging services meeting military-grade specifications and requirements for defense and security customers.
• Art, Vintage and Antique Packaging Specialized packaging services for artwork, vintage items, and antiques requiring extra care and protection during transport and storage.
• Hazardous Goods Services Safe packaging solutions for dangerous goods transportation, addressing specific regulatory and safety requirements for hazardous materials.
• Warehouse Management Services Warehouse management services to reduce the burden on customer storage space and handle complex storage requirements using DEUFOL's WMS infrastructure.
• Container Stowage Container stowage services ensuring costs are reduced to a minimum through reduced stowage losses for industrial shipping customers.
• Transport Management Transport management services turning transport requests into transport solutions, ensuring goods get from A to B safely and professionally.
• Supply Chain Consulting Supply chain analysis services identifying wastage, optimization, and saving potentials throughout the entire supply chain for industrial customers.
• On-site Logistics Well thought-out on-site logistics services that optimize construction sites and customer operations across industrial environments.
• Logistics Management Comprehensive logistics management services for end-to-end supply chain optimization, complementing transport management and warehouse management offerings.
• Seaport HUB Services Logistics hub services at seaport locations including Hamburg, Antwerp, Bremerhaven, and Houston, supporting maritime shipping corridors for industrial customers.
• Inland HUB Services Inland logistics hub services at locations including Lier, Graz, Dortmund, Legden, St. Pölten, Nürnberg, and Mülheim, supporting inland logistics corridors.
• Airport HUB Services Air cargo hub services at Frankfurt, Brussels, and Paris airports for time-sensitive industrial shipments and air freight handling.
• Industrial Services (Metal Working, Welding, Moving) Expert industrial services spanning multiple adjacent areas including tailor-made metal working, professional welding, industrial moving and assembly/disassembly, shipping container repair and customization, warehouse and workshop equipping, and industrial projects and maintenance services.
• Steel Transport Products (Frames, Skids, Trolleys, Racks) Custom steel transport products including galvanized transport frames, DEUFOL Pack Solution (DEXPACK), steel transport skids, DEUFOL Double Deck, heavy-duty tool trolleys, mobile hoist chain storage racks, and panel lifting clamps for industrial shipping and storage applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced stowage losses through optimized container stowage
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TRUMPFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025TRUMPF, a high-tech company, awarded Deufol with a Supplier Award in 2025. The award recognized Deufol's high process quality, transparency, and ability to work with customers to realize sustainable efficiency gains throughout the supply chain. This partnership exemplifies Deufol's strategic positioning as an integrated end-to-end supply chain partner rather than a traditional packaging service provider.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Storopack: German-based global protective packaging and logistics solutions provider offering custom-designed packaging, foams, and on-site packaging services. Direct competitor in industrial/protective packaging in DACH and broader Europe.
• Nefab: Swedish-headquartered global provider of industrial packaging solutions, including engineered packaging, logistics services, and global sourcing. Closest direct competitor to Deufol — both operate multi-continent footprints serving industrial clients with combined packaging + logistics offerings.
• Boxon: Nordic industrial packaging specialist offering packaging solutions, machinery, and services to industrial customers. Direct competitor with overlap in engineered packaging for European industrial manufacturers.
• Papier-Mettler: Family-run German industrial packaging distributor and converter with operations across Europe, providing industrial polybags, shrink films, and custom packaging — close peer to Deufol's packaging products business.

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global transport and logistics giant with multi-billion-Euro revenue offering road, air, sea, contract logistics, and packaging services. Represents the integrated-logistics incumbent competing for the same supply chain outsourcing wallet.
• GXO Logistics: Pure-play contract logistics provider serving large enterprise customers with warehousing, packaging, and reverse logistics. Overlaps with Deufol's on-site packaging and warehousing capability from a much larger scale.
• DHL Supply Chain (Deutsche Post DHL): Global contract logistics division of Deutsche Post DHL Group, offering warehousing, packaging, and value-added services. Dominant scale competitor; sets the enterprise procurement benchmark Deufol must meet for major outsourcing tenders.
• GEODIS: French-headquartered global logistics operator (owned by SNCF) offering supply chain optimization, warehousing, and industrial packaging. European strategic competitor with overlap in F&B and industrial customer segments.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL (CMA CGM subsidiary) operating contract logistics, freight forwarding, and supply chain solutions. Competes in the warehousing and industrial value-added services segment relevant to Deufol.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders and contract logistics providers. Its Contract Logistics division competes directly with Deufol's warehousing and on-site logistics offerings for multinational industrial clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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