Dachser & Kolb

What Dachser & Kolb does

Dachser & Kolb GmbH & Co. KG is a German moving and relocation services company founded in 1959 and headquartered in Kempten, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of DACHSER SE. It delivers household moves, international relocations (including dedicated Switzerland corridor service), corporate and office relocations, HR & Global Mobility support, facility and office management, furniture storage, special-goods transport (pianos, antiques), craftsman services, and new-furniture logistics (Neumöbellogistik) plus small-transport co-loading (Beiladungen). Its service platform combines a physical network of 17 regional branches across Germany and Austria (Augsburg, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Karlsruhe, Koblenz, Cologne, Leipzig, Munich, Nuremberg, Ravensburg, Stuttgart, Ulm, plus Kempten HQ and Vienna/Himberg) with digital self-service tools including the ReloRocket online price calculator, Userlike live chat routing to regional offices, and the Umzugsshop e-commerce storefront for moving supplies and pre-packaged moving kits (S to XXL, €44.99–€354.99).

The company monetizes through transaction-based pricing on relocation services (unit-priced by apartment size, distance band, accessibility, and add-ons, with disclosed starting tiers from €1,000 for a 40m² local move to €2,900+ for a 120m² long-distance move), subscription/recurring revenue from short- and long-term furniture storage, and hardware sales through Umzugsshop. Hybrid go-to-market combines enterprise field sales (on-site consultations, video inspections, no-parking zone organization) with self-serve digital lead capture and paid acquisition across Google Ads, Meta, and TikTok. Differentiated positioning rests on a 65+ year heritage, international sector certifications (FAIM Plus, FIDI, IAM, AMÖ, LBS, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EcoVadis 2025), DACHSER SE's global logistics network for cross-border moves, and a recent first-mover offering of Klarna-powered installment payments (3/6/12-month terms) launched in September 2025.

Customer mix spans private individuals (the primary segment), corporate clients with B2B office moves and employee-assignment support, HR/Global Mobility departments, and furniture retailers requiring new-furniture delivery and returns handling. Service breadth covers the full move lifecycle (consultation, packing, loading, transport, customs, assembly, storage, post-move support). Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the company has no external funding, operating entirely within the DACHSER Group's balance sheet with 51–100 employees and Johannes Neumann as Managing Director.

Name

Dachser & Kolb

Legal name

DACHSER & KOLB GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://dachser-kolb.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Dachser & Kolb is a German moving and relocation services company (founded 1959, subsidiary of DACHSER SE) operating 17 branches across Germany and Austria. It serves private households and corporate clients with household moves, international relocations, office moves, storage, and furniture logistics, monetizing through transactional per-move pricing, storage subscriptions, and an Umzugsshop e-commerce store.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gersthofen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Relocation and Moving Services: Core revenue stream from household and corporate relocations including packing, transport, loading, unloading, and assembly/disassembly services. Pricing based on volume, distance, accessibility, and additional services. Includes international moves via sea, air, and land freight.
2. Furniture Logistics: New furniture logistics and returns services for furniture retailers, including co-loading and small transport services.
3. Storage Services: Short-term and long-term furniture and goods storage in company warehouses. Revenue from storage duration and volume.
4. Moving Supplies E-commerce: Online shop (Umzugsshop) selling moving boxes, packing materials, and complete moving packages (S to XXL) ranging from €44.99 to €354.99.
5. Installment Payment Financing: Partnership with Klarna enabling customers to finance moves in monthly installments. DACHSER & KOLB receives full payment upfront while offering customers flexible payment terms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dachser & Kolb provides end-to-end moving and relocation services for private households and corporate clients across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with worldwide coverage via the DACHSER SE network. Core offerings include local, long-distance, and international household moves, office and workplace relocations, employee assignment/expat services, furniture storage, furniture logistics for retailers, special-goods (pianos, antiques) transport, and craftsman coordination. Distribution is hybrid: 17 physical branch offices combined with digital self-service channels such as the ReloRocket online price calculator and the Umzugsshop e-commerce store.

Product overview

Dachser & Kolb is a German moving and relocation services company with over 65 years of experience, operating as a subsidiary of DACHSER SE. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of integrated moving and logistics services structured around three main pillars: (1) Core relocation services including private moves, international moves, Switzerland-specific moves, and corporate/office relocations; (2) Complementary services including furniture storage, workplace relocations, craftsman services, special goods transport, and no-parking zone organization; and (3) Digital tools including the Relorocket online moving cost calculator and the Umzugsshop e-commerce platform for packing materials. The company recently pioneered installment payment options for moving services in Germany, offered through Klarna. Services are delivered through a network of 17 locations across Germany, Austria (Vienna), and Switzerland, backed by certified processes and international standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Privatumzug (Private Move) Full-service private household relocation including packing, transport, loading, and unloading, with optional temporary furniture storage. Targeted at homeowners and renters requiring local or long-distance residential moves.
• Internationaler Umzug (International Move) Worldwide relocation services via ship, airplane, or land transport, including consultation on customs and import regulations, transport organization, and destination handling. Targeted at private individuals emigrating abroad.
• Schweiz Umzug (Switzerland Move) Specialized relocation service for moves between Germany and Switzerland, handling cross-border customs requirements and country-specific regulations. Targeted at individuals and families relocating to/from Switzerland.
• Firmenumzug / Büroumzug (Corporate/Office Relocation) Business relocation services including office moves, administrative and site relocations, and workplace moves with minimal operational downtime. Features wave logistics, IT labeling, weekend/night moves, and project management. Targeted at companies needing structured office or site moves.
• Mitarbeiterentsendung (International Employee Assignments) Relocation services for internationally assigned employees including expats, supporting corporate HR and Global Mobility departments with comprehensive relocation management. Targeted at companies with expat workforces.
• Relocation Service Comprehensive relocation services for private individuals and corporate expat clients, covering the entire relocation process from initial consultation through settling in at the destination. Targeted at private movers and corporate expat assignees.
• Lagerung (Furniture Storage) Secure short-term and long-term furniture and household goods storage in climate-controlled warehouses, with flexible storage terms. Targeted at private households and corporate clients needing temporary or prolonged storage during relocation or renovation.
• Neumöbellogistik (New Furniture Logistics) Transport logistics services for new furniture, handling deliveries from manufacturers to customers with returns service for defective or unwanted items. Targeted at furniture retailers and manufacturers.
• Möbeltransport / Kleintransporte (Furniture Transport / Small Transport) Transport of individual furniture pieces and small shipments via shared-load (Beiladung) options — secure, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of single items. Targeted at furniture retailers, private customers, and small businesses shipping individual pieces.
• Halteverbotszone (No-Parking Zone Service) Complete organization of temporary no-parking zones for moving days, including location assessment, official municipal application, signage, and documentation. Ensures short walking distances and predictable timing. Targeted at private household and corporate moves.
• Umzugsshop (Moving Shop) E-commerce platform selling high-quality moving boxes, packing materials, and complete moving packages (S, M, L, XL, XXL) sized for different apartment types. Supports PayPal, Visa, and Mastercard checkout. Targeted at self-packers and self-movers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 20% cost savings when combining Flexi-Tarif and seasonal discounts
• +1 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

Integration11 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Terre des hommescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 20-year partnership with Terre des hommes Deutschland e.V., an internationally oriented development aid organization for children. DACHSER SE provides logistics support for humanitarian projects benefiting children and young people worldwide through 416 projects in over 47 countries.
• KlarnacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPayment financing partnership enabling customers to pay for moving services in monthly installments (3, 6, or 12 months). DACHSER & KOLB is one of the few moving companies in Germany offering this option, positioning them as innovative in the industry.
• DACHSER SEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company providing global logistics network infrastructure, corporate support, training resources, and brand backing. Subsidiary relationship with access to all DACHSER Group training opportunities and corporate benefits.
• Meta (Facebook, Instagram)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial media platforms and Meta Pixel for conversion tracking and advertising on Facebook and Instagram.
• TikTokminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial media platform for TikTok Pixel conversion tracking and marketing campaigns.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crown Relocations: Global household and corporate relocation services company operating across 50+ countries. Directly comparable to Dachser & Kolb's international moving, expat relocation, and corporate mobility offerings, and a fellow FIDI/FAIM-affiliated mover.
• Santa Fe Relocation: International moving and relocation company serving corporate and private clients globally. Directly comparable to D&K across international household moves, expat services, and HR/Global Mobility support, with a similar FIDI membership profile.
• AGS Movers: Global moving and relocation group with operations across more than 95 countries. Directly comparable to D&K in international household moving, corporate relocations, and storage, with similar FIDI/FAIM Plus certification stack.
• SIRVA: Worldwide moving and relocation services provider combining household goods moving with corporate relocation management. Comparable to D&K in serving both private and corporate clients, with broader global footprint but similar service portfolio.
• Hermes Einrichtungs Service: Otto Group subsidiary specializing in furniture delivery, assembly, and large-item logistics in Germany. Directly comparable to D&K's Möbellogistik / Neumöbellogistik / Möbeltransport business serving furniture retailers and e-commerce.
• GO! General Overnight & Logistics: German express and special-transport provider with nationwide branch network handling small transports, special goods, and time-critical deliveries. Comparable to D&K in last-mile and small-load moving/courier services across Germany.
• Cartus: Global corporate relocation and moving services company focused on employee mobility for multinational employers. Comparable to D&K in HR/Global Mobility segment and international assignment support, with deeper U.S. corporate client base.
• Graebel Companies: Privately-held global relocation and moving services company serving enterprise and private clients. Comparable to D&K in international household moving and corporate mobility, with similar FIDI-affiliated positioning.

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker: One of the world's largest logistics providers with European road, air, and ocean freight plus household relocation services. Overlaps with D&K in international moves and contract logistics but operates at much broader scale across freight forwarding.
• GLS Germany: Major German parcel and logistics network (part of GLS Group). Adjacent rather than direct — overlaps with D&K in Germany-wide B2B logistics infrastructure but does not specialize in household relocations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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