Schwindt
Schwindt GmbH is a Saarbrücken-based German IT system house, founded in 1950, that delivers ERP (Myfactory, Sage 100), document management (DocuWare), managed IT/security, and managed print services to more than 1,000 SMEs, public-sector, and education customers across Saarland and Germany.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1950
- HeadquartersSaarbrücken, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Schwindt does
Schwindt GmbH is a privately held German IT system house (Systemhaus) founded in 1950 and headquartered in Saarbrücken, Saarland. With a team of more than 40 employees and a stated customer base of over 1,000 across Germany, the company delivers a bundled portfolio of IT services, document management (DMS/ECM), enterprise resource planning (ERP), managed IT/security, and managed print services primarily to small and mid-sized enterprises, public administrations, and educational institutions. Since January 2023, the company has been led by managing directors Andreas Piper and Marco Gusenburger, who together hold ownership as Geschäftsführende Gesellschafter.
Schwindt's core technology stack is built almost entirely on third-party platforms rather than proprietary IP. Its document management offering is built on DocuWare (where Schwindt holds Platinum Partner and Diamond Service Partner 2026 designations) and now incorporates DocuWare IDP powered by Natif AI for intelligent document processing. Its ERP line is dual: Myfactory (cloud-based ERP, where Schwindt was named Partner des Jahres 2026) and Sage 100 (on-premise ERP with EDI, mobile data capture via Fusion+ MDE, and custom interface development). The IT services and managed services layer includes Bitdefender endpoint protection, Sophos firewalls, Veeam backup, and Server-Eye remote monitoring, plus Ricoh IDX for secure electronic data interchange. Hardware resale covers Kyocera, Xerox, Epson, and Sharp NEC Hitachi print/copy devices.
The business model is hybrid and multi-streamed: recurring managed services contracts (monthly billing, often sub-€500/month minimums billed quarterly), DocuWare/Myfactory/Sage software licensing and implementation fees, hardware unit sales with optional MPS contracts, project-based digital transformation consulting (facilitated by the Saarland DigitalInvest subsidy program offering up to €20,000 per project), and hourly-billed consulting. Distribution is direct sales-led with regional on-site coverage across six Saarland offices (Saarbrücken, Saarlouis, Sankt Ingbert, Merzig, Neunkirchen, Homburg), supplemented by inside sales for Germany-wide ERP/DMS inquiries and vendor partner channels for software resale. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.
Schwindt firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Schwindt
- Legal name
- Schwindt GmbH
- Website
- https://schwindt.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1950
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Schwindt GmbH is a Saarbrücken-based German IT system house, founded in 1950, that delivers ERP (Myfactory, Sage 100), document management (DocuWare), managed IT/security, and managed print services to more than 1,000 SMEs, public-sector, and education customers across Saarland and Germany.
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Schwindt industry classification
Industry- Product category
- IT System House / Managed IT Services
- NAICS
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)
- akta.pro primary industry
- CRM Managed Services & Support (BPAEAGAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- ITSM Managed Services (Run/Operate/Optimize) (BPAEAJAN), Software/Application Support (SaaS, Enterprise Apps) (BPAAACAC), Backup & DR Software Implementation & Managed Platforms (BPAEALAI)
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Where Schwindt is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Saarbrücken
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices7 records
Markets served
Schwindt business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- IT Services & Consulting: Ongoing IT services including infrastructure management, cybersecurity, network administration, remote monitoring, and IT maintenance. Revenue is generated through service contracts (Wartungsverträge) billed monthly, plus ad-hoc consulting engagements billed at hourly rates with surcharges for night/weekend work.
- ERP & DMS Software Sales & Implementation: Resale and implementation of DocuWare, Myfactory, and Sage 100 platforms. Revenue includes software licenses, implementation/project fees, and training services. Recurring maintenance/support contracts are billed monthly or quarterly in advance.
- Hardware Sales (Printers, Scanners, Copiers): Sale of hardware including multifunction copiers/printers, scanners, and peripherals from vendors such as Kyocera, Xerox, Epson, and Sharp NEC Hitachi. Hardware is sold with optional managed print service contracts.
- Managed Print Services (MPS): Ongoing managed print service contracts covering hardware maintenance, consumables, and support, billed monthly as part of a full-service MPS agreement.
- Digitalisierung & Prozessoptimierung: Digital transformation consulting and project-based engagements helping SMEs modernize business processes, implement DMS/ECM, and adopt cloud ERP solutions. Includes access to DigitalInvest subsidy program (Saarland state funding up to €20,000 for digitization projects).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | IT Managed Services contracts (Wartungsverträge) |
| Subscription | Monthly | Managed Print Services (MPS) |
| Subscription | Monthly | DocuWare cloud subscriptions (SaaS) |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Consulting & project services |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Hardware (printers, copiers, scanners) |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Schwindt product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Schwindt GmbH is an IT system house that resells, implements, and supports third-party enterprise software platforms (DocuWare DMS/ECM, Myfactory cloud ERP, Sage 100 ERP) for small and mid-sized businesses, alongside managed IT services, cybersecurity, and managed print services. The company combines software licensing, project-based implementation, ongoing managed service contracts, and hardware resale to deliver a single-vendor IT solution for SMEs in the Saarland region and throughout Germany.
Product overview
SCHWINDT GmbH is a system house (IT full-service provider) headquartered in Saarbrücken, Germany, serving small-to-mid-size businesses across the Saarland region and Germany. Its portfolio centers on three pillars: IT services and managed services, document management (DMS/ECM), and ERP systems. For DMS, the company resells and implements DocuWare (as a Platinum and Diamond Service Partner), offering intelligent document processing (IDP) with AI for process automation. For ERP, SCHWINDT is an authorized partner for both Myfactory (cloud-based ERP/warenwirtschaft) and Sage 100 (on-premises ERP with EDI and mobile data capture extensions via Fusion+ MDE). The company also resells and manages print/copy hardware from Kyocera, Xerox, and Epson under a Managed Print Service model. Its IT security lineup includes Sophos and Bitdefender antivirus, Veeam backup, and Server-Eye remote monitoring. Ricoh IDX provides secure electronic data exchange and e-invoicing integrated with DocuWare. The company also offers bespoke software development, interface programming, and IT consulting. SCHWINDT operates across multiple Saarland locations (Saarbrücken, Saarlouis, Sankt Ingbert, Merzig, Neunkirchen, Homburg) and has served customers for over 75 years with a team of more than 40 employees.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- DocuWare (DMS/ECM) Cloud-based document management system (DMS) and Enterprise Content Management (ECM) platform enabling digital archiving, automated workflows, e-invoicing, and process digitization for businesses of all sizes. Resold and implemented by Schwindt as a certified Platinum and Diamond Service Partner.
- Myfactory (Cloud ERP) Cloud-based ERP and inventory management system integrating accounting, purchasing, sales, and customer relationship management into a unified platform. Resold and implemented by Schwindt as Myfactory's Value Partner and Partner des Jahres.
- Sage 100 (ERP) On-premises ERP system for medium-sized businesses, covering financials, logistics, manufacturing, and business intelligence, with EDI and mobile data capture extensions. Resold and implemented by Schwindt as a Sage Business Partner Gold and Tech Partner.
- Managed Print Service (MPS) Outsourced monitoring and management of a company's printer, scanner, and copier fleet to optimize usage, reduce costs, and ensure uptime, billed monthly under a full-service contract covering hardware, consumables, and support.
- IT Managed Services Managed IT services covering network administration, IT security, cloud infrastructure, hardware support, and helpdesk for small-to-mid-size businesses, delivered under monthly or quarterly service contracts.
- Individual Software Development Custom software development services including bespoke solutions and interface programming tailored to individual client requirements.
- Interface Programming Custom interface and integration programming services to connect disparate business systems, enabling data exchange between ERP, DMS, and third-party applications.
- Sicherer Datenaustausch / E-Invoicing (Ricoh IDX) Secure electronic data exchange and e-invoicing platform that integrates with DocuWare to enable compliant electronic document transmission between businesses.
- Business Printing Hardware (Kyocera, Xerox, Epson Heat Free) Resale and servicing of business printers and multifunction devices from Kyocera, Xerox, and Epson (Heat Free inkjet technology) as part of the print and copy solutions portfolio.
- Mobile Data Capture (Fusion+ MDE) Mobile data capture solution integrated with Sage 100, enabling warehouse and field staff to scan barcodes and enter data directly into the ERP system.
- Cloud Warenwirtschaft (Inventory & Warehouse Management) Cloud-based inventory and warehouse management module delivered through the Myfactory ERP platform, providing real-time stock tracking and supply chain visibility.
Quantifiable outcome
- More than 46% of office workers waste ~11 hours per week searching for documents — DMS eliminates this inefficiency (referenced from Adobe study cited on SCHWINDT DMS page)
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Companies that use Schwindt
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Schwindt technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
AI capability2 records
Feature7 records
Schwindt partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- DocuWarecoreSCHWINDT is a leading DocuWare partner in Germany, holding both Platinum Partner (2026) and Diamond Service Partner (2026) designations. They sell, implement, configure, and support DocuWare ECM/DMS solutions for customers across the Saarland and Germany. DocuWare is a German SaaS document management platform with 35+ years of market presence, fully GDPR-compliant and integrable with ERP systems like Myfactory and Sage 100.
- MyfactorycoreSCHWINDT is the Myfactory Value Partner and Partner des Jahres for 2026, selling and implementing Myfactory cloud ERP/warenwirtschaft systems. They provide live demos, workshops, ERP consulting, and full implementation services for the Myfactory platform targeting SMEs in Germany.
- SagecoreSCHWINDT holds Sage Business Partner Gold and Sage Tech Partner status, selling and implementing Sage 100 ERP systems. They offer EDI integration, custom software development, and additional modules for Sage 100, along with mobile data capture solutions (Fusion+ MDE).
- KyoceraminorSCHWINDT is a Kyocera partner, selling and servicing Kyocera printers and copiers for business customers. Kyocera is one of several hardware brands offered alongside Epson and Xerox.
- XeroxminorSCHWINDT is a Xerox partner for print and copy systems, offering Xerox hardware as part of their managed print services portfolio.
- EpsonminorSCHWINDT is an Epson partner specializing in Epson Heat Free printing technology and B2B printer solutions for businesses.
- Sharp NEC HitachiminorSCHWINDT partners with Sharp NEC Hitachi for imaging and display solutions as part of their hardware portfolio.
- WortmannminorSCHWINDT partners with Wortmann (a German IT hardware manufacturer) for servers and IT infrastructure hardware solutions, shown in their partner logos section.
- DigitalInvest SaarlandminorSCHWINDT participates in the DigitalInvest subsidy program of Saarland, helping customers access up to €20,000 in state grants for digitization projects. They act as a facilitator and consultant guiding customers through the application process.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Schwindt competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Allgeier SE: German IT services group operating multiple system-house and software brands across Germany. Allgeier's Enterprise IT segment directly competes with Schwindt in ERP consulting, managed services, and digital transformation for SMEs.
- msg systems AG: Large German IT consulting and system integration group focused on industry verticals (insurance, banking, automotive, public sector). msg competes with Schwindt in ERP and DMS consulting for SME and mid-market customers.
- SAP Deutschland SE & Co. KG: German arm of the global ERP giant. While SAP targets larger enterprises, its SME offerings (SAP Business One, SAP S/4HANA Cloud) compete with the Myfactory/Sage 100 deployments that Schwindt implements for SMEs.
- Computacenter plc: European IT infrastructure provider with significant German operations, offering managed services, hardware resale, and workplace solutions. While Computacenter skews enterprise, it competes for larger SME accounts and managed print / infrastructure deals in Germany.
- Bechtle AG: Germany's largest IT system house with €6B+ revenue, serving SMEs and enterprises across all of Germany. Bechtle competes with Schwindt for SME IT services, hardware resale, and managed services but at a national scale with a much broader portfolio.
Direct peers
- Ratiodata GmbH: German IT system house owned by the Fiducia & GAD banking cooperative, offering managed services, cloud, and IT infrastructure for SMEs and banks. Ratiodata operates regionally across Germany and competes for the same SME IT services segment.
- SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH: Mid-sized German IT system house headquartered in Wiesbaden with multiple regional offices. SVA offers comparable services (managed IT, cloud, security, software resale) and competes for the same German SME market as Schwindt, including ERP and DMS implementation partnerships.
Others
- DocuWare GmbH (direct): Schwindt's principal DMS partner and a leading SaaS document management provider in Germany. As DocuWare expands direct sales, it could become a competitor as well as a partner, particularly for larger accounts in Germany.
- Myfactory GmbH: Cloud ERP vendor whose platform Schwindt resells and implements. Myfactory's own direct sales motion to SMEs in Germany creates partial overlap with Schwindt's implementation services.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Schwindt leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Schwindt funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Schwindt M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Schwindt
What does Schwindt do?
Schwindt GmbH is an IT system house that resells, implements, and supports third-party enterprise software platforms (DocuWare DMS/ECM, Myfactory cloud ERP, Sage 100 ERP) for small and mid-sized businesses, alongside managed IT services, cybersecurity, and managed print services. The company combines software licensing, project-based implementation, ongoing managed service contracts, and hardware resale to deliver a single-vendor IT solution for SMEs in the Saarland region and throughout Germany.
Is Schwindt a public or private company?
Schwindt is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Schwindt founded?
Schwindt was founded in 1950. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Schwindt based?
Schwindt is headquartered in Saarbrücken, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Schwindt make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. IT Services & Consulting is the primary driver. The others are ERP & DMS Software Sales & Implementation, hardware Sales (Printers, Scanners, Copiers), managed Print Services (MPS) and digitalisierung & Prozessoptimierung.
Who are Schwindt's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Allgeier SE, msg systems AG, SAP Deutschland SE & Co. KG, Computacenter plc and Bechtle AG. Direct peers are Ratiodata GmbH and SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH. Others are DocuWare GmbH (direct) and Myfactory GmbH.
Does Schwindt have an API?
No public API is recorded for Schwindt.
What industry is Schwindt in?
Schwindt's product category is IT System House / Managed IT Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAEAGAD, CRM Managed Services & Support, with a secondary code of BPAEAJAN, ITSM Managed Services (Run/Operate/Optimize). Its NAICS code is 54151 and its SIC code is 7373.