acadon
acadon AG is a German vertical-ERP software company providing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-based industry solutions for the timber and wood industry, serving 200+ companies across wood trade, sawmill, pallets, packaging, and construction segments in Europe.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersKrefeld, Germany
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
acadon firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- acadon
- Legal name
- acadon AG
- Website
- https://acadon.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- acadon AG is a German vertical-ERP software company providing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-based industry solutions for the timber and wood industry, serving 200+ companies across wood trade, sawmill, pallets, packaging, and construction segments in Europe.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
acadon industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industry-Specific ERP Software
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (5132)
- SIC
- Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Vendor & Contract Management (Software/Cloud) (BPAEAOAD)
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Where acadon is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Krefeld
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
acadon business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- ERP Software Licensing/Subscription: acadon generates revenue through licensing and subscription fees for their acadon timber ERP solution built on Microsoft Business Central. The solution is offered both as SaaS/cloud and on-premise deployment, suggesting recurring subscription revenue from cloud deployments and potentially one-time license fees for on-premise installations.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
acadon product offering
Product offeringCore offering
acadon AG develops and sells acadon timber, an industry-specific ERP software solution for the wood and timber industry, built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The solution is available as both a cloud (Azure-hosted, marketed as Wood Cloud) and on-premise deployment, with add-on apps for document management (Doc Box), business intelligence (acadon BI), EU Deforestation Regulation compliance (EUDR Software), delivery management (On Route), wood sorting and repair, and cutting order management.
Product overview
acadon offers a unified ERP platform for the timber and wood industry, built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The core offering is acadon timber (also called Wood Cloud), which provides industry-specific ERP functionality through specialized modules covering wood production, wood trade, sawmill operations, wood packaging, industrial packaging, and pallets. The platform is extended through apps and plugins including Doc Box (document management), acadon BI (reporting and analytics), EUDR Software (deforestation regulation compliance), On Route (delivery management), Sorting & Repair (wood processing), and Cutting Order (cutting process management). Customers can deploy on-premise or via Azure cloud, with additional IT services and security offerings.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- acadon timber: ERP software solution specifically designed for the timber and wood industry, built on Microsoft Business Central.
- Doc Box
- acadon BI
- EUDR Software
- On Route
- Sorting & Repair
- Cutting Order
Products and services
- acadon timber Core ERP software solution specifically developed for and with companies in the timber and wood industry, built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Provides timber-specific features including mass calculations, item handling with variants, parcel/lot management, unit of measure support for packing, and certification system support (FSC, PEFC). For companies in the wood trade, pallet, sawmill, wood construction, packaging and wood production sectors.
- Wood Cloud Cloud-based deployment option for acadon timber, enabling companies to use the ERP solution on Microsoft Azure without maintaining on-premise infrastructure.
- Timber Wood Trade (Holzhandel) ERP module for wood trading companies based on 40 years of experience in the timber industry.
- Timber Sawmill (Sägewerk) ERP solution for companies that saw round timber, enabling efficient processing and management of timber through sawmill operations.
- Timber Wood Production (Holzproduktion) ERP software developed specifically for and with wood-processing companies for further processing of wood materials.
- Timber Wood Packaging (Holzpackmittel) ERP software for companies that produce wooden crates and packaging materials.
- Timber Industrial Packaging (Industrieverpackung) ERP software for companies that produce packaging for industrial goods.
- Timber Pallets (Paletten) Software for pallet manufacturers, repair operations, and traders in the pallet industry.
- Doc Box Document management app that organizes document filing and storage within the ERP system, replacing ad-hoc document handling.
- acadon BI Business Intelligence solution that creates live dashboards, reports, and analyses from company data within minutes.
- EUDR Software Software for the timber industry that automates data capture and supply chain monitoring per EU Deforestation Regulation requirements.
- On Route Delivery management app enabling customers to digitally sign delivery notes and add images or annotations for damaged goods.
- Sorting & Repair App that allows evaluation, sorting, and repair of boards, pallets, and special items directly within the ERP system.
- Cutting Order App for structuring cutting processes for round timber, square timber, and boards, enabling creation, control, and analysis of cutting orders within the ERP system.
- Jumpstart Implementation and onboarding service for acadon timber, including data migration, training, and seamless implementation support.
- IT Services IT services and IT security services complementing the ERP solutions for wood industry customers.
Companies that use acadon
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
acadon technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
Feature11 records
acadon partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Microsoftcoreacadon is a Microsoft partner, utilizing Dynamics 365 Business Central as the foundation for their acadon timber ERP solution. The partnership provides customers with access to the full Microsoft ecosystem including Azure cloud platform and Power BI for business intelligence.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
acadon competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- CSB-System: German-based vertical ERP vendor specializing in process industries (food, beverage, pharma, retail). Comparable to acadon as a long-established European mid-market ERP that competes on deep industry-specific functionality rather than breadth.
- PSI Software AG: German software company (Frankfurt-listed) delivering industry-specific ERP and operations management solutions for energy, logistics, and manufacturing. Comparable to acadon as a German-headquartered vertical-ERP specialist with deep domain modules built on top of standard platforms.
- ABAS Software: German ERP provider for small and mid-sized manufacturers and traders. Comparable to acadon as a DACH-based mid-market ERP with industry extensions and on-premise/cloud deployment options.
- SHD AG: German ERP and merchandise management software provider for wholesale, retail, and timber trade. Highly comparable to acadon as a DACH-based vertical ERP targeting the wood-trade and wholesale market with deep industry workflows.
- mesonic software GmbH: Austrian/German ERP vendor serving SMBs with accounting, merchandise management, and production modules. Similar profile to acadon in size, DACH focus, and mid-market vertical positioning.
- Cosmo Consult: German Microsoft Dynamics 365 partner focused on industry-specific business applications for manufacturing and process industries. Directly comparable to acadon as a Microsoft Dynamics ISV layering vertical functionality onto Business Central for European SMB/enterprise customers.
Broad incumbents
- Avanade: Global consultancy and Microsoft Dynamics 365 system integrator (joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft). Comparable to acadon as a Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem partner that could potentially expand into vertical timber functionality, representing both a peer and a competitive threat.
- Sage Group plc: UK-listed global ERP/accounting software provider with industry editions including construction and manufacturing. Comparable to acadon in targeting SMB/enterprise customers with vertical workflows, but at much larger scale and broader scope.
- SAP SE: German-headquartered global ERP giant (S/4HANA, Business One) with broad industry coverage. Comparable as a German enterprise software giant that competes with vertical mid-market ERPs for the same wood-industry customers at the higher end.
- Infor: US-based global ERP vendor with industry-specific CloudSuites (manufacturing, distribution, construction). Comparable to acadon's vertical-ERP model but operates at enterprise scale across multiple industries.
Market position
Strengths1 record
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
acadon social profiles
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Valuation estimate
acadon leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
acadon funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
acadon M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about acadon
What does acadon do?
acadon AG develops and sells acadon timber, an industry-specific ERP software solution for the wood and timber industry, built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The solution is available as both a cloud (Azure-hosted, marketed as Wood Cloud) and on-premise deployment, with add-on apps for document management (Doc Box), business intelligence (acadon BI), EU Deforestation Regulation compliance (EUDR Software), delivery management (On Route), wood sorting and repair, and cutting order management.
Is acadon a public or private company?
acadon is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was acadon founded?
acadon was founded in 1984. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is acadon based?
acadon is headquartered in Krefeld, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does acadon make money?
One revenue line is on record: ERP Software Licensing/Subscription.
Who are acadon's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are CSB-System, PSI Software AG, ABAS Software, SHD AG, mesonic software GmbH and Cosmo Consult. Broad incumbents are Avanade, Sage Group plc, SAP SE and Infor.
Does acadon have an API?
No public API is recorded for acadon.
What industry is acadon in?
acadon's product category is Industry-Specific ERP Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAEAOAD, Vendor & Contract Management (Software/Cloud). Its NAICS code is 5132 and its SIC code is 7372.