What Gölz does

Gölz Bürotechnik GmbH is a privately held German value-added reseller and system integrator of office technology and IT infrastructure, headquartered in Worms am Rhein and founded in 1954. The company distributes Canon copier and printing systems, Fujitsu PCs and servers, DATEV accounting software and related digitalization services, Bitdefender and Sophos cybersecurity products, Microsoft operating systems and Office, and Placetel cloud telephony. It supplements hardware sales with software add-ons (Canon uniFLOW, eCopy ShareScan), certified used/lease-return equipment, and recurring service offerings including Copycharge maintenance contracts, remote support via TeamViewer, online toner ordering, and meter-reading submission.

The firm serves primarily small and medium-sized businesses across the Rhine-Neckar region and the broader Frankfurt-to-Stuttgart corridor, with secondary specialization in DATEV-using tax consultants and larger enterprise customers requiring managed IT infrastructure. It claims over 1,400 customers, 30+ years of accumulated IT experience, and holds certified partnership status with DATEV (since 1967), Canon (since 1984), and Fujitsu. Three Managing Directors (Fritz Theobald, Hans-Jürgen Föll, Andreas Rippin) operate the company; no external investors or parent entity are identified.

Gölz earns revenue through a mix of one-time hardware sales, recurring service contracts (Copycharge, cloud telephony subscriptions, security subscriptions), professional services for IT consulting and infrastructure design, and third-party-financed equipment offerings. Its go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, supported by partner-vendor referrals rather than broad digital marketing; pricing is quote-based and contract-tailored. Recent strategic emphasis has shifted toward recurring-revenue categories (cloud telephony, cybersecurity) and home-office setup services introduced during the COVID-19 period, suggesting a gradual transition from pure hardware resale toward managed services within its regional SMB base.

Name

Gölz

Legal name

Gölz Bürotechnik GmbH

Website

https://goelzgmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gölz Bürotechnik GmbH is a German value-added reseller and system integrator, founded in 1954 and headquartered in Worms, that sells Canon office equipment, Fujitsu computing, DATEV-integrated IT services, and cybersecurity/cloud-telephony solutions to SMBs across the Rhine-Neckar and Frankfurt-to-Stuttgart corridor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office Technology and IT System Integration

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Computer & Office Equipment (3570), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Database/Application Data Layer Modernization (DB migration, ORM, caching) (BPAEAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cloud PBX & Hosted Telephony (HDAIAHAB)

Keywords

• Office equipment distribution
• IT system integration
• Managed print services
• Cloud telephony solutions
• Business IT consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Worms

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Office Equipment Sales: Sale of Canon printers, copiers, scanners, wide-format devices, and Fujitsu PCs/servers. Includes new systems and certified refurbished/used equipment.
2. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing service contracts (Copycharge) covering technical support, maintenance, and consumables for office equipment. Revenue is recurring in nature.
3. Cloud Telephony Services: Placetel cloud-based business telephone systems sold and supported as a service. Ongoing subscription revenue from cloud telephony.
4. IT Consulting and Infrastructure Services: IT consulting, infrastructure design, and implementation services. Includes home office setup and DATEV environment consulting.
5. Security Solutions: Bitdefender web security and Sophos firewall products sold and managed as part of IT security offerings.
6. Financing Services: Various financing options offered for all products and software solutions sold, likely through third-party financing partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gölz Bürotechnik GmbH is a regional value-added reseller and system integrator that sells and supports office technology and IT infrastructure for SMBs. Its portfolio includes Canon printers, copiers, scanners, and wide-format systems, Fujitsu PCs and servers, Bitdefender and Sophos cybersecurity, Placetel cloud telephony, and DATEV-integrated digitalization consulting. The company also provides IT consulting, infrastructure design, implementation, remote maintenance, and financing solutions across the Rhine-Neckar region of Germany.

Product overview

Gölz Bürotechnik GmbH is a regional IT and office technology dealer offering a portfolio of hardware products supplemented by software add-ons and managed services. The core product lines include Canon copier, printer, scanner, and wide-format systems alongside Fujitsu PCs and servers, complemented by cybersecurity solutions (Bitdefender, Sophos Firewall) and Placetel cloud telephony. Software add-ons such as uniFLOW and eCopy ShareScan enhance Canon devices with workflow automation. The company also sells certified used equipment and leasing returns, and provides services including IT support with remote maintenance (TeamViewer), online toner ordering, meter reading submission, financing options, and home office setup assistance. As a longstanding DATEV partner since 1967, Gölz also offers IT consulting and digitalization services in the DATEV environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Canon Office Printing and Copying Systems Canon office printers, copiers, and fax machines for professional office requirements, sold and integrated by Gölz as a Canon Systempartner.
• Canon Production Printing Systems High-performance Canon production printing systems for professional print environments and high-volume production needs.
• Canon Document Scanners Fast, reliable, and easy-to-use document scanners for everyday office scanning needs, distributed by Gölz as a Canon partner.
• Canon Wide-Format Printers Canon wide-format printers for high-quality graphic and CAD/GIS applications, sold and supported by Gölz.
• Fujitsu IT Workstations Fujitsu desktop and laptop computers for office workers, power users, and mobile professionals, sold and supported by Gölz as a Fujitsu Partner.
• Fujitsu Servers Fujitsu server solutions for maximum productivity and reliability, sold and supported by Gölz as a Fujitsu Partner.
• Bitdefender Web Security Bitdefender cybersecurity solutions ranging from individual device protection to hybrid infrastructure security, sold and managed by Gölz.
• Sophos Firewall Sophos next-generation firewall for threat detection, defense, and network protection, sold and managed by Gölz.
• Placetel Cloud Telephony Modern business telephone system delivered as cloud-based PBX with over 150 features, including number porting and potential cost savings of up to 50%. Sold, implemented, and supported by Gölz.
• Used and Refurbished Equipment Certified used Canon systems and lease returns sold at reduced prices with maintained quality standards.
• IT Support and Remote Maintenance Technical support services including remote maintenance via TeamViewer, phone support, and on-site service for Canon and Fujitsu equipment.
• DATEV Digitalization Consulting IT consulting and digitalization services in the DATEV environment, including DATEV Unternehmen Online implementation, for businesses and tax consultants.
• Home Office Setup Services Setup and operation services for home office workstations, leveraging long-term experience in remote work solutions.
• Equipment Financing Solutions Various financing options offered for all distributed products and software solutions to support customer investment decisions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,400 customers served across a geographic area spanning Frankfurt to Stuttgart
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and standard.

• CanoncoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1984Canon Systempartner since 1984. Provides Canon office equipment including printers, copiers, scanners, wide-format devices, and production printing systems. Also offers Canon software solutions including uniFLOW and eCopy ShareScan.
• DATEVcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1967DATEV partner since 1967, one of the first DATEV partners in Germany. Provides complete IT consulting and digitalization services in the DATEV environment, including DATEV Unternehmen Online implementation. Certified expertise in accounting software integration.
• FujitsucoreTechnology or IntegrationFujitsu Partner offering Fujitsu computing products including PCs for office and mobile workers, as well as servers for maximum productivity and reliability.
• MicrosoftstandardTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Partner providing Microsoft operating systems and Office solutions as part of the overall IT offering.
• BitdefenderstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of Bitdefender web security solutions, offering protection from individual devices to hybrid infrastructure.
• SophosstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of Sophos Firewall products, providing next-generation firewall protection with detection and defense capabilities.
• PlacetelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner for Placetel cloud telephone systems, providing modern business telephony via cloud-based PBX with over 150 features. Gölz offers sales, implementation, and support for Placetel solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GFN AG: GFN is a German IT training and IT services provider offering managed services, IT infrastructure consulting, and digital workplace solutions to enterprise and SMB customers. Comparable as a mid-sized German IT services and systems integration peer with similar vendor-partner approach to SMB digital transformation.
• Siewert & Kau AG: Siewert & Kau is a German IT value-added distributor and systems integrator focused on enterprise IT, storage, networking, and end-user computing solutions. Comparable as a multi-vendor IT/office technology VAR with similar vendor-partner model (HP, Lenovo, Cisco, Microsoft) and SMB/mid-market customer focus, though operating more at the distribution layer.

Broad incumbents

• DATAGROUP SE: DATAGROUP is a German IT services and managed-services provider offering data center, cloud, and SAP/IT infrastructure services to enterprise and mid-market customers across Germany. Comparable as a managed-services / systems integration provider to SMB/mid-market, but operating at national scale and listed.
• Allgeier IT Solutions: Allgeier is a German IT services and software group providing managed services, IT infrastructure, and digital transformation to enterprise and mid-market customers. Comparable as a multi-vendor IT services and systems integration provider with similar partnership-driven GTM, but operating at national/international scale.
• CANCOM SE: CANCOM is a leading German IT services provider and hybrid cloud/SaaS company with €1B+ revenue, offering managed services, workspace solutions, and multi-vendor IT infrastructure to SMB and enterprise customers. Comparable as a multi-vendor systems integrator with recurring managed services revenue, but operating nationally and at far larger scale than Gölz.
• Bechtle AG: Bechtle is Germany's largest IT systems integrator and value-added reseller with €6B+ revenue, serving SMB and enterprise customers across Europe. Comparably positioned as a multi-vendor IT/office technology VAR with deep partner certifications (Microsoft, HP, Canon, etc.); operates at vastly greater scale and national footprint than the regionally focused Gölz.

Regional players

• Ratiodata GmbH: Ratiodata is a German IT services and system house offering managed services, IT infrastructure, and DATEV/EUREKA business solutions to banks, tax advisors, and SMBs. Comparable as a DATEV-affiliated IT system integrator with similar SMB/mid-market customer mix, operating primarily in western/northern Germany.

Others

• Datev eG: DATEV is the dominant German accounting-software and digital-tax-platform cooperative on which Gölz builds its DATEV Integration services. Comparable as the platform/ecosystem anchor for Gölz's DATEV specialization business; not a direct competitor but the upstream vendor partner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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