What Knobloch does

KNOBLOCH (legal entity Max Knobloch Nachf. GmbH) is a family-owned German manufacturer of mailbox systems, parcel boxes, parcel systems, and pickup stations founded in 1869 in Döbeln, Saxony. The company operates two production sites in Döbeln and a branch office in Berlin, with 180-200 employees, and is positioned as Germany's oldest continuously operating mailbox manufacturer and the third-largest mailbox systems manufacturer in the German market, claiming status as the only full-range supplier in the segment. Its product range centers on Briefkastenanlagen (multi-family mailbox systems with intercom, video, and doorbell modules), standalone Briefkästen (mailboxes), Paketboxen (parcel boxes including the KNOBOX PRO, JASPER, MONTREAL, and KNOBOX brands), Paketanlagen (parcel systems for apartment buildings under PAKNO, KNOPAK, and Cleverlock), Abholstationen (retail pickup stations including PIKNO), and an accessories portfolio spanning doorbells, house numbers, outdoor lighting, waste bin boxes, garden caddies, firewood trolleys, and Schwibbogen decorations. Underlying technology is metal processing and fabrication with mass customization delivered via three dedicated online configurator platforms and compliance with the DIN EN 13724 European mailbox standard.

The company monetizes through one-time product sales distributed via direct-to-consumer e-commerce (knobloch-shop.de and configurator portals), an authorized dealer network, and enterprise sales to property developers, property managers, and commercial customers. Pricing is unit-based across consumer SKUs (mailboxes from EUR 69.90, outdoor lamps from EUR 29.99, house numbers from EUR 14.90) and project-based for enterprise installations (e.g., parcel boxes such as MONTREAL from EUR 459.90). Customer segments span individual homeowners, multi-family property developers and managers, retail/commercial operators of pickup stations, and tradesmen dealers. Geographic reach covers Germany as the core market plus international distribution to Japan, Canada, the USA, and additional European countries. The company emphasizes 10-20 year spare parts availability, a 15-year rust-through guarantee, 10-working-day lead times for pre-configured systems, and "Made in Germany" family-ownership heritage as core value-proposition pillars.

Name

Knobloch

Legal name

Max Knobloch Nachf. GmbH

Website

https://max-knobloch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1869

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

KNOBLOCH (Max Knobloch Nachf. GmbH) is a family-owned German manufacturer, founded 1869, of mailbox systems, parcel boxes, parcel systems, and pickup stations serving homeowners, multi-family property developers, and commercial retail customers primarily in Germany with selected international distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mailbox and Parcel Box Manufacturing

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Access Panels, Hatches & Specialty Openings (IMADAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Doors, Windows & Millwork Retail (Interior/Exterior Doors, Windows, Moulding) (CRAIAEAI)

Keywords

• Mailbox systems
• Parcel boxes
• Parcel lockers
• Mail delivery solutions
• Entrance area solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Döbeln

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Mailbox Systems: Sale of mailbox systems for single-family homes and multi-family buildings with various mounting options (surface-mounted, flush-mounted, freestanding, door side panel)
2. Product Sales - Parcel Boxes: Sale of parcel boxes and parcel systems for residential and commercial use including KNOBOX PRO, JASPER, MONTREAL, KNOBOX for single-family homes and PAKNO, KNOPAK, Cleverlock for multi-family buildings
3. Product Sales - Accessories: Sale of accessories including doorbell elements, house numbers, outdoor lighting, garden caddies, firewood trolleys, waste bin boxes, Schwibbogen decorations
4. Custom Configuration Services: Customized product configurations based on individual customer requirements for mailbox and parcel installations
5. Pick-up Stations: Collection stations for retail and commercial businesses including PAKNO, KNOPAK, PIKNO systems

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KNOBLOCH designs, manufactures, and sells metal mailbox systems, parcel boxes, parcel systems, and pickup stations for residential and commercial properties. The portfolio spans single-family mailboxes (Briefkästen), multi-family mailbox installations (Briefkastenanlagen) with intercom and doorbell integration, parcel boxes for homes (KNOBOX PRO, JASPER, MONTREAL, KNOBOX), parcel systems for apartment buildings and commercial use (PAKNO, KNOPAK, Cleverlock), pickup stations (Abholstationen/PIKNO), and related entrance accessories. All products are made in Germany at production facilities in Döbeln, Saxony, with online configurators enabling customer customization of size, color, mounting type, and features.

Product overview

KNOBLOCH is a manufacturer of mailbox systems and entrance area solutions founded in 1869. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio centered around mailbox systems (Briefkastenanlagen) for single and multi-family buildings, including freestanding, surface-mounted, flush-mounted, door side panel, wall-through, and fence configurations. Their product range includes mailboxes (Briefkästen), parcel boxes (Paketboxen) featuring KNOBOX PRO, JASPER, MONTREAL, and KNOBOX brands, and parcel systems (Paketanlagen) with PAKNO, KNOPAK, and Cleverlock brands for commercial and residential buildings. The portfolio extends to pickup stations (Abholstationen) for retail, smart access systems, communication pillars, digital notice boards, and accessories including doorbells, house numbers, outdoor lighting, garden caddies, firewood trolleys, waste bin boxes, and traditional Schwibbogen decorations. The company provides online configurators for mailbox systems, parcel boxes, and parcel systems enabling customers to customize size, color, features, and mounting options. All products are manufactured in Germany (Made in Germany) at production facilities in Döbeln, Saxony.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KNOBOX PRO: The new generation of parcel boxes
• KNOBOX
• BasicBox
• PAKNO
• KNOPAK
• PIKNO
• Cleverlock
• JASPER
• MONTREAL

Products and services

• Briefkastenanlagen (Multi-Family Mailbox Systems) Customizable mailbox installations for apartment buildings and multi-family residences featuring video and intercom modules, doorbells, and flexible configurations for number of units, mounting type (surface-mounted, flush-mounted, freestanding, door side panel, wall-through, fence), color, and special equipment such as card readers and wheelchair-accessible door openers. DIN EN 13724 compliant.
• Briefkästen (Single-Family Mailboxes) Standard and premium mailboxes for single-family homes, available in multiple designs, colors, and mounting options, starting at €69.90. DIN EN 13724 compliant with weather and theft/vandalism protection.
• Paketboxen (Parcel Boxes for Single/Duplex Homes) Universal parcel boxes with additional mailbox compartment for single and duplex houses, including the KNOBOX PRO line, JASPER, MONTREAL (118L), and KNOBOX sub-brands. Designed for e-commerce parcel delivery convenience.
• Paketanlagen (Parcel Systems for Multi-Family and Commercial) Multi-unit parcel systems and pickup stations for apartment buildings and commercial properties, including PAKNO, KNOPAK, and Cleverlock brands, with integrated mailbox combinations and access control.
• Abholstationen / PIKNO (Pick-up Stations) Pickup stations for retail and shop environments enabling customers to collect online orders on-site; includes PIKNO, PAKNO, and KNOPAK product families for last-mile collection.
• KNOBOX PRO Parcel Box New-generation parcel box for single and duplex houses with integrated mailbox and configurable labeling panel in Anthracite.
• JASPER Parcel Box Parcel box model for single-family homes within the KNOBLOCH parcel box portfolio.
• MONTREAL Extra-Large Parcel Box Extra-large parcel box with 118L capacity available in two colors, starting at €459.90.
• KNOBOX Parcel Box Parcel box product line for single-family homes within the KNOBLOCH parcel box portfolio.
• PAKNO Parcel System Parcel system for apartment buildings and pickup stations for commercial retail use.
• KNOPAK Parcel System Parcel system brand for multi-family buildings and pickup station solutions.
• Cleverlock Parcel Plant Parcel system with clever locking mechanism for multi-family buildings.
• BasicBox Mailbox System Simple mailbox system line for single and multi-family homes with up to 18 mailboxes, sold via the BasicBox configurator portal.
• Kommunikationssäulen (Communication Pillars) Freestanding communication pillars integrating intercom and access control systems for building entrances.
• Smart Digital Access Systems Smart digital access systems for building entry management, integrable with mailbox and entrance solutions.
• KNOBBOARD Digital Notice Board Digital notice board product for building communication integrated with KNOBLOCH entrance solutions.
• Klingelelemente / Klingeltableaus (Doorbell Elements) Doorbell elements and doorbell panels integrated with mailbox systems for residential and multi-family buildings.
• Hausnummern (House Numbers) House numbers in various designs and sizes, optionally with lighting, starting at €14.90.
• Außenleuchten (Outdoor Lamps) Outdoor lighting fixtures for entrance areas in various designs and colors, starting at €29.99.
• Mülltonnenbox (Waste Bin Boxes) Waste bin enclosures in 240L capacity, Anthracite, available in 1, 2, or 3 door configurations, starting at €399.90.
• Kaminholzwagen (Firewood Trolleys) Firewood trolleys for transport and storage of firewood, part of the house and garden range.
• Gartencaddy / Gartenwagen (Garden Caddies) Garden caddies and wagons for transport of garden equipment and supplies.
• Schwibbogen (Saxon Arch Decorations) Traditional Saxon arch decorations with four motifs for cold and warm seasons, starting at €199.90.
• Fußmatten (Doormats) Doormats and foot scrapers for entrance areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Short delivery time: 10 working days for pre-configured mailbox systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Renz Group: One of Europe's largest mailbox and parcel-box manufacturers with a deep German footprint. Renz directly competes with Knobloch across multi-family mailbox systems, parcel boxes, and pickup stations, and operates its own configurator and dealer network comparable to Knobloch's.
• SKS Stakusit GmbH: German specialist in mailbox systems and parcel drop boxes serving residential and commercial customers. SKS competes head-to-head with Knobloch in DIN-compliant mailbox installations and parcel reception solutions for multi-family buildings.
• BURG-WÄCHTER: German manufacturer of mailboxes, parcel boxes, safes, and locking systems with a strong consumer and trade brand. Directly comparable to Knobloch in mailbox and parcel box categories, with overlapping dealer channels and similar DIN-compliant product positioning.

Broad incumbents

• ASSA ABLOY: Global leader in access solutions with mailbox and parcel-related offerings through various European brands. Overlaps with Knobloch's smart access systems and entrance-area integration ambitions, but operates at vastly larger scale across many product categories.
• dormakaba: Swiss-listed provider of access, door, and entrance solutions for commercial buildings. Comparable to Knobloch in smart digital access systems and entrance-area hardware integration, but focused on large commercial projects rather than residential mailbox niches.
• GEZE GmbH: German specialist in door, window, and safety technology for buildings. Adjacent to Knobloch's communication pillar and smart access integrations, particularly for multi-family and commercial entry systems where entrance-area hardware bundles are specified together.
• ABUS: German security hardware brand covering locks, safes, and entry-related products. Competes with Knobloch's smart access and parcel-security offerings and overlaps in property-management and trade-channel distribution.

Emerging players

• Siedle: German manufacturer of door intercom, access control, and in-building communication systems. Comparable to Knobloch's communication pillars and KNOBBOARD digital notice board products, increasingly bundled into mailbox installations for multi-family buildings.
• Gira: German smart-home and building systems provider covering door communication, access, and KNX-based control. Relevant peer to Knobloch's smart access systems roadmap as smart-home vendors converge on integrated mailbox/entrance solutions.
• Jung: German family-owned manufacturer of switches, building systems, and door communication technology. Comparable to Knobloch in entry-area integration for residential and multi-family projects, especially where premium German engineering and configurability are specified.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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