modulbox mo systems

What modulbox mo systems does

modulbox mo systeme is a Berlin-based manufacturer and rental operator of modular folding containers used as mobile brand spaces, pop-up stores, and roadshow architecture. Founded in 2004 and organized as modulbox mo systeme GmbH & Co. KG with a manufacturing workshop in Berlin-Weißensee, the company designs, builds, rents, and sells a portfolio of products — modulbox, modulbox MAX (a larger, fully-glazed variant for all-season outdoor use), mo5 (mobile folding counter), mo pop (indoor container fitting through standard doorways), and mo container — all built on a proprietary steel-and-aluminum folding platform that collapses onto an integrated trailer for transport by a standard vehicle and can be deployed by a single person in one to two hours.

The underlying technology centers on a patented folding/expandable chassis, a built-in lifting drive that eliminates the need for cranes, retractable weather-protection elements, and a click-and-drop branding system covering all surfaces (floors, doors, canopies, roof). Units can be combined for larger configurations, and an add-on ecosystem (LED lighting, DJ terraces, AC, solar panels, sliding doors, monitors, furniture) extends functionality per event. Products are positioned on durability, sustainability (high-quality recyclable materials, circular-economy framing), and labor-cost reduction versus traditional event build-outs.

The business model blends one-time product sales with a recurring rental stream (both dry rental and serviced hire) plus customization services and add-on hardware sales. Distribution is direct, with no resellers: customers reach the company through website inquiry forms, a self-serve 3D online configurator, and project-based consultation, with bookings running on a 1-month standard lead time and 6 months for the May–September peak season. The customer base is project-based and skews enterprise (Audi, Porsche, Bentley, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Tesla, Bosch, Siemens, Deutsche Bahn, IBM, Adidas, L'Oréal, Douglas, and others), with growing exposure to public-sector (European Parliament), sports (Arsenal, Mahindra Racing, UCI), and startup buyers. The company is privately held, founder/management-owned, with managing directors Oliver Klotz and Marc Schwabedissen.

Name

modulbox mo systems

Legal name

modulbox mo systeme GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://mo-systeme.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

modulbox mo systeme is a Berlin-based manufacturer and rental operator of proprietary modular folding containers used as mobile brand spaces, pop-up stores, and roadshow architecture by automotive, industrial, consumer, and public-sector clients across Europe and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Modular Event Architecture

NAICS

Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing (53212)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Dolly, Converter Gear & Auxiliary Trailer Equipment Leasing/Rental (TLABACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Portable Storage Container Rental & Moving (HSAKAIAA), Trailer Pooling, Rental & Depot Services (Yard Pools, One-Way) (TLABACAJ)

Keywords

• Modular event containers
• Mobile brand architecture
• Pop-up store systems
• Roadshow exhibition modules
• Folding promotional containers

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Modular Event Containers: Sale of modulbox, modulbox MAX, mo5, mo pop, and mo container systems. Custom configurations and branding options available. Products manufactured in Germany.
2. Rental/Rent-to-Use: Flexible rental options for various event types (roadshows, festivals, trade shows, pop-up stores). Both dry rental and serviced hire available. Long-term rental concepts emphasized over quick sales.
3. Branding/Customization Services: Custom branding and graphic integration services for customer-specific configurations. Includes easy click-and-drop branding procedure.
4. Add-on Products and Accessories: Various add-ons including high tables, stools, Xbrick furniture, counters, wall displays, monitors, box-in-box modules, LED lighting, DJ terraces, weather protection, air conditioning, platforms, solar panels, and sliding doors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

modulbox mo systems manufactures and rents modular folding container systems (modulbox, modulbox MAX, mo5, mo pop, mo container) used as mobile event architecture for roadshows, trade shows, pop-up stores, and brand activations. The containers fold into compact cubes for trailer transport and can be expanded on-site by a single person in 1-2 hours, with full branding customization and weather protection for outdoor use.

Product overview

modulbox mo systeme offers a modular mobile architecture system for live events, roadshows, and brand activations. The product portfolio consists of the core modulbox and modulbox MAX container systems (mobile showrooms and event containers), complemented by the mo5 folding counter, mo pop indoor container, and mo container event solutions. All products feature modular construction, customizable branding, and are available for rent or purchase. The systems are designed for 1-2 person assembly within 1-2 hours and transport via trailer with standard towing vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• moven.club: Outdoor cooking and living product line including rocket stoves, pizza ovens, and related equipment, developed as an after-work project by the mo systeme team using steel offcuts from modulbox production.

Products and services

• modulbox Core modular mobile exhibition and event container system designed for roadshows, trade shows, and brand activations; usable indoors and outdoors with customizable branding options; folds for trailer transport and expands on-site.
• modulbox MAX

Quantifiable outcome

• Setup time reduced to 1-2 hours with single person
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers46 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• THE TEAM (agency)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025International agency commissioned to create flexible outdoor solution for Mahindra Racing at Formula E Festival Berlin. Responsible for short-notice project realization of modular brand space.
• VO COMMUNICATION SA/NVcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Brussels-based event agency responsible for communication work on the EU Parliament roadshow project through Portugal. Agency contributed to successful campaign execution for democracy engagement initiative.
• University of Leipzig / Fraunhofer InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Interdisciplinary project team using modulbox MAX for 'Mobile Scheune' (Mobile Barn) initiative. Project provides meeting space, stage, and film studio with live broadcasts for agriculture digitization. Funded by BMEL.
• Bundesanstalt für Landwirtschaft und Ernährung (BLE)minorOthersFederal Agency for Agriculture and Food serves as project sponsor for EXPRESS project (Mobile Scheune initiative) as part of digitization in agriculture promotion.
• Outside SocietyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for outdoor events and workspace solutions using modulbox MAX. Collaboration for workshops and outdoor working spaces.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• ZENDOME: Manufacturer of geodesic event domes and modular event architecture. Comparable niche player in premium, reusable event infrastructure with brand-activation and festival customers.
• Containerwerk: German company building modular container-based architecture for residential and event use. Overlaps with modulbox on container-based mobile structures and German manufacturing heritage.
• Optiplan: European provider of modular exhibition and event stand solutions. Comparable in configurable, branded trade-show and roadshow infrastructure offerings.

Regional players

• Tentipi: Nordic tipi-style event tent manufacturer with strong outdoor-events presence. Comparable in modular portable structures but primarily serves Scandinavian markets.

Direct peers

• Losberger De Boer: Global leader in modular temporary and event structures (tents, halls, modular buildings). Closest large-scale competitor to modulbox's modular event-container rental business across automotive and trade-show customers.
• Röder Group (Zelt- und Veranstaltungsservice): German manufacturer and renter of mobile event tents and structures serving trade shows, roadshows and festivals. Direct peer in product category, geography (Germany/Europe) and customer base.
• HTS tentiQ: Manufacturer of modular and rapid-deploy event/industrial tents. Competes with modulbox on rental fleets for outdoor brand activations and large-scale event deployments in Europe.
• Vario GmbH: Modular exhibition and event display systems provider with configurable booth solutions for trade shows and roadshows. Comparable offering for customizable, branded event spaces.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mosysteme
• Facebookfacebook.com/mosysteme

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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