Conen Group

What Conen Group does

Conen Group is a privately held, family-run German industrial group headquartered in Morbach, Germany, founded in 1960 and operating across four German production sites (Morbach, Morbach-Gonzerath, Borchen, Niesky). It manufactures and distributes school and educational furniture — cabinets, shelves, wardrobes, transport carts, tables, ergonomic seating, whiteboards, and acoustic elements — together with electronically height-adjustable display mounts and digital board systems through its HKS Systemtechnik and Conen-Mounts sub-brands. Core technical competencies include wood and metal processing supported by robot-assisted manufacturing for electric lifting columns, with production capacity for these columns currently being doubled. The group sells exclusively B2B through a nationwide network of specialized educational furniture dealers (Fachhändler) in Germany, accessed through a dedicated dealer portal, and through international distribution reaching over 90 countries.

The product portfolio is anchored in the German DigitalPakt Schule digitization funding program, with the Conen Rail digital board system, HKS pylon systems, mounting accessories, and laptop carts forming an integrated classroom digitalization stack. Adjacent product families such as Akustix acoustic panels (>80% sound absorption), ConenROOM collaborative workspace furniture, and SPACEFLEX 2.0 seating target office, canteen, auditorium, and adult-learning environments, extending the addressable market beyond K–12 classrooms. Products are TÜV and GS certified for school and kindergarten use, and customer references include DigitalPakt Schule rollouts in Rheinland-Pfalz with framework partners Urano Informationssysteme and heineking media.

The group generates revenue through one-time hardware and configured furniture sales (school furniture, custom room concepts, display mounting solutions), with quote-based pricing handled by the dealer channel rather than direct consumer sales. The group structure sits under Conen Holding GmbH, with Conen Furniture GmbH as the main operating subsidiary, alongside wholly-owned Möbelwerk Niesky and acquired HKS Systemtechnik GmbH, led by Group CEO Achim Mansen and Managing Director André Dillinger. A successful but undisclosed investor process was completed in September 2025.

Name

Conen Group

Legal name

Conen Furniture GmbH

Website

https://conen-produkte.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Conen Group is a family-run German school furniture and educational equipment manufacturer, founded in 1960 and based in Morbach, producing storage, seating, tables, height-adjustable display mounts, acoustic panels, and digital board systems for schools, kindergartens, and adjacent workspaces via a dealer network spanning over 90 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Furniture Manufacturing

NAICS

Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215)

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

Instructional Equipment & Classroom Tools (Whiteboards, Lab Kits, Manipulatives) (EDAEAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

School Supplies Retail (CRALABAF)

Keywords

• School furniture manufacturing
• Educational equipment supply
• Height-adjustable display mounts
• Classroom furniture solutions
• Ergonomic learning furniture

Headquarters

HQ city

Morbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. School Furniture Sales: Sale of school and office furniture including cabinets, shelves, desks, chairs, whiteboards, display mounts, and related accessories. Products are sold through a network of specialized dealers (B2B) to schools, kindergartens, and educational institutions. Pricing is quote-based, provided through dealer network.
2. Custom/Configured Furniture: Customizable furniture solutions including room concepts for classrooms, libraries, and school offices. Products can be configured with various options, colors, and dimensions to meet specific institutional requirements.
3. Display Mounting Solutions: Height-adjustable monitor stands, display holders, and interactive projection systems sold as standalone products or integrated into classroom furniture solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Conen Group manufactures and supplies school furniture, educational equipment, and interactive classroom solutions including cabinets, shelving, tables, seating, whiteboards, digital board systems, and electric height-adjustable display mounts. The company sells primarily to schools, kindergartens, and educational institutions through a network of specialized dealers in Germany and internationally across more than 90 countries.

Product overview

Conen Group is a leading German manufacturer of school furniture and educational equipment, consisting of Conen Produkte GmbH, Möbelwerk Niesky, and HKS Systemtechnik. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of furniture and display solutions for educational institutions, spanning classroom storage (EVO180 cabinets and shelving, lockers, wardrobes), seating (school chairs, ergonomic swivel chairs, sofas), tables (school tables, ergonomic electric height-adjustable desks), presentation equipment (whiteboards, Conen Rail digital boards, podiums), and specialized equipment (transport carts, acoustic AKUSTIX panels, mobile display stands via Conen-Mounts). The product ecosystem includes room planning services and specialized solutions for the DigitalPakt Schule digitization program. Core products are sold through a network of specialist dealers across over 90 countries, with manufacturing based in Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Conen-Mounts: Monitor stands and mobile monitor holder systems for interactive displays and digital classrooms
• HKS Systemtechnik
• Möbelwerk Niesky
• EVO180
• Akustix
• ConenROOM
• Conen Rail
• Spaceflex

Products and services

• School Cabinets and Storage Furniture Classroom, mobile, locker, computer, TV, craft, music, and sports cabinets for schools, kindergartens, and educational institutions.
• Open Shelving Systems Open shelving units including classroom shelves, book shelves, drawer shelves, and mobile rolling shelves for educational institutions.
• School and Educational Tables School tables, kindergarten tables, teacher desks, meeting tables, computer tables, office desks, and folding tables for educational and office environments.
• Electric Height-Adjustable Desks Motor-driven height-adjustable desks for ergonomic working and learning environments, allowing users to adjust desk height electrically for flexible positions.
• Educational Seating School chairs, kindergarten chairs, swivel chairs, object chairs, stools, bean bags, sofas, and armchairs for educational seating across all age groups.
• EVO180 Cabinet and Shelf System Modular cabinet and shelving system with unified construction, variable dimensions, and colorful accents; can function as standalone shelving or double-sided room dividers for classrooms, libraries, and offices.
• Schultafeln (School Boards and Whiteboards) Flip charts, wall boards, whiteboards, freestanding boards, rail systems, and board accessories in various styles including premium steel enamel for educational and training environments.
• Conen Rail Digital Board System

Quantifiable outcome

• Products sold in over 90 countries worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Urano Informationssysteme GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2022Conen Group worked with Urano Informationssysteme GmbH as a framework contract partner for the DigitalPakt Schule project in Rheinland-Pfalz. Urano provided consulting on media education concepts with teaching staff and school management, including advice on digital board systems, end devices, and infrastructure.
• heineking media GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2022Conen Group partnered with heineking media GmbH for the DigitalPakt Schule digitalization project. Heineking media supplied digitally produced 'Digital Boards' with integrated software specifically for the school sector, which were combined with HKS display mounting solutions.
• Möbelwerk NieskycoreOthersPart of the CONEN-Group. Produces furniture including Ergostar and Cube seating products. Contributed furniture donations to flood relief efforts in Ahrweiler region.
• HKS Systemtechnik GmbHcoreOthersAcquired by Conen Group. Provides display mounts, standing desks, and interactive podium systems. Recently expanded product portfolio to include lecterns/pulpits (Rednerpulte) and lecturer consoles. HKS brand used in DigitalPakt Schule projects with manually and electrically height-adjustable pylon systems.
• Conen-MountscoreTechnology or IntegrationSeparate brand website (conenmounts.com) specializing in height-adjustable monitor stands, display holders, and mobile monitor solutions. Part of Conen Group product ecosystem with dedicated online presence.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Bretford: Manufacturer of mobile technology carts and charging solutions for education. Comparable to Conen's EDV transport carts and laptop cart offerings within the DigitalPakt ecosystem.
• Ergotron: Specialized manufacturer of display mounts, sit-stand workstations, and mobile technology carts. Direct overlap with Conen-Mounts and Pylon display-mount product lines.

Direct peers

• VS Vereinigte Spezialmöbelfabriken: German manufacturer specializing in school and educational furniture with a comparable portfolio of chairs, tables, and storage for educational institutions. Most direct German peer to Conen's core classroom offering.
• Smith System: US-based manufacturer of school and educational furniture, including desks, chairs, and storage, serving K-12 institutions. Closest non-German peer in terms of vertical focus on classroom furniture.
• Sedus Stoll: German office and educational furniture manufacturer with overlapping ergonomic chairs, desks, and acoustic solutions. Most direct German peer for Conen's office and ConenROOM product lines.
• KI (Krueger International): US manufacturer focused on educational and institutional furniture with comparable desk, chair, and storage categories. Direct competitor in K-12 furniture with overlapping distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Steelcase: Global office and education furniture incumbent with a sizable learning and classroom business. Comparable to Conen in office and collaborative categories (ConenROOM, Spaceflex) but operates at much greater scale.
• Haworth: Global office furniture major with an education segment, comparable in collaborative and learning-space categories. Broader portfolio but overlaps with Conen's ConenROOM positioning.
• Vitra: Design-led European furniture maker serving both office and educational spaces. Overlaps with Conen in premium school and office settings, particularly through ergonomic and acoustic offerings.

Regional players

• Ahrend: European office and educational furniture manufacturer based in the Netherlands. Comparable product mix for schools and offices, primarily serving Western Europe rather than globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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