Scholz

What Scholz does

Scholz Umzüge Möbelspedition GmbH is a Berlin-headquartered, family-owned moving and furniture logistics company founded in 1945 by Günther Scholz and led today by Rainer Scholz as Managing Director. The firm serves private individuals, businesses, government agencies, premium furniture retailers (Vitra, Roche Bobois, HAY), cultural institutions (Berlin Philharmonic, Staatsoper Berlin, Suhrkamp Verlag), and diplomatic missions across Germany and internationally. Service lines span private and international relocations, commercial and institutional moves, new furniture delivery and professional assembly, internet-enabled consignment storage, self-storage via the Scholz Storage sub-brand and Extraraum franchise, document archiving, and specialized culture logistics operated under the Kanitz Kulturlogistik brand acquired in March 2021.

Operations are anchored in a 12,000 m² Berlin-Buchholz property containing a 4,000 m² modern consignment warehouse, supported by an owned fleet of 20 vehicles and an approximately 80-person team. The technology stack comprises cloud-based logistics and dispatch management software that enables real-time customer service and an internet-enabled warehouse with online inventory access, order placement, and delivery scheduling. Scholz is DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certified under annual TÜV/SVG Zert audits and holds framework agreements with the Bundeswehr and the Auswärtiges Amt. National and international reach is extended through the RELOGG network (15 leading German relocation firms) and the Confern network (60+ European partners across 70+ locations).

Revenue is generated through professional-services engagements (relocation, furniture delivery, assembly, archiving) and recurring subscription-style storage fees, with quote-based pricing and a 10% online-engagement discount via the angebot.scholztransport.de platform. Direct-to-consumer and enterprise field sales channels are complemented by referral flow through RELOGG, Confern, and Extraraum. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed; the company remains privately held with no institutional investment and has grown through organic reinvestment across three generations of family ownership.

Name

Scholz

Legal name

Scholz Umzüge Möbelspedition GmbH

Website

https://scholztransport.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Scholz Umzüge Möbelspedition GmbH is a family-owned Berlin moving and furniture logistics company serving private, government, and enterprise clients across Germany and internationally through owned fleet, partner networks, and storage operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Moving and Furniture Logistics Services

NAICS

Used Household and Office Goods Moving (48421), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Moving with Packing/Unpacking Add-On (HSAKAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Household Goods Move Management (Vendor Coordination) (HSAKAJAE), Furniture & Home Furnishings White-Glove Delivery (TLAAAKAA), Local Furniture Delivery & In-Home Placement (White-Glove, Assembly) (HSAKAAAM), Interstate Specialty Household Moves (Pianos/Antiques/Fine Art/Safes) (HSAKABAJ), Local Storage-to-Home / Home-to-Storage Moves (HSAKAAAL)

Keywords

• Moving services
• Furniture logistics
• International relocation
• Commercial relocation
• Furniture storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Moving and Relocation Services: Core revenue from private, commercial, and international moving services. Pricing based on volume, distance, and service scope. Includes full-service packages from consultation through execution.
2. New Furniture Delivery and Installation: B2B logistics services for furniture retailers and manufacturers, providing delivery and professional assembly of high-end furniture systems. Revenue from per-delivery and per-service fees.
3. Furniture Storage Services: Modern warehouse storage with online inventory management. Internet-enabled consignment warehouse allowing customers to check stocks, place orders, and arrange deliveries online. Revenue from monthly storage fees.
4. Scholz Storage Self-Storage: Personal storage boxes from 1-45 cbm with flexible rental periods. Online access for inventory management, pickup and delivery services. Revenue from unit rental and service fees.
5. Archiving Services: Document and file archiving for government agencies, offices, and companies. Pickup, cataloging, and on-demand retrieval services.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Scholz is a Berlin-based moving and furniture logistics provider offering full-service residential, commercial, and international relocations, including consultation, packing, transport, unpacking, and professional furniture assembly. Beyond core moving, the company delivers new furniture logistics for retailers and manufacturers (delivery and in-home installation), operates an internet-enabled consignment warehouse for furniture storage, runs a self-storage franchise (Scholz Storage/Extraraum), and provides document archiving and specialized cultural logistics (orchestra and art transport via the Kanitz brand).

Product overview

Scholz is a Berlin-based moving and furniture logistics company offering a comprehensive suite of relocation and storage services. The core offerings include private and international relocations (Privatumzug, Internationaler Umzug), commercial facility moves (Objektumzug), and specialized new furniture delivery and assembly (Auslieferung, Montage). Storage services are provided through multiple channels: Möbellagerung (internet-enabled consignment warehouse), Scholz Storage (customized storage boxes with online access), and the Extraraum franchise system. Additional services include document archiving and the Kanitz Kulturlogistik sub-brand for specialized orchestra and art logistics. The company operates as a full-service provider with approximately 80 team members and positions itself as a one-stop solution for all moving and furniture logistics needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• reLOGG: A brand of Scholz Umzüge Möbelspedition GmbH, part of the RELOGG (Relocation Logistics Germany) network of 15 leading relocation and furniture logistics companies in Germany

Products and services

• Privatumzug (Private Moving) Full-service private moving for residential customers including consultation, planning, packing, transport, and unpacking for relocations within Berlin, nationally across Germany, and internationally.
• Internationaler Umzug (International Relocation) International relocation services including customs handling, transport packaging, and destination coordination through the worldwide partner network for clients moving from Berlin to global destinations (including diplomatic representations).
• Objektumzug (Commercial and Institutional Moving) Commercial and institutional relocation services for businesses, government agencies, and organizations including laboratory equipment, library and archive transfers, office furniture, and full operational moves under framework agreements (e.g., Bundeswehr, Auswärtiges Amt).
• Auslieferung (New Furniture Delivery) New furniture delivery service for furniture dealers, retailers, and manufacturers including just-in-time delivery and route planning from showroom or warehouse to end customers; serves brands such as Vitra, Roche Bobois, and HAY.
• Montage (Furniture Assembly and Installation) Professional in-home and in-office furniture assembly, kitchen installation, and full setup of high-end office and residential furniture systems from premium manufacturers, performed by in-house trained carpenters and furniture installers.
• Möbellagerung (Furniture Storage in Consignment Warehouse) Modern furniture storage in an internet-enabled 4,000 m² consignment warehouse at the Berlin headquarters; customers can check stock levels, place orders, and arrange deliveries online.
• Scholz Storage (Self-Storage with Service) Customized storage solution offering storage boxes from 1–45 m³ with flexible rental periods, online inventory access, pickup and delivery services, file archiving, and seasonal car storage for private and business customers.
• Archivierung (Document and File Archiving) Document and file archiving service including pickup, cataloging by title, and on-demand availability for government agencies and companies; provided from the Berlin consignment warehouse.
• Kanitz Kulturlogistik (Cultural Logistics) Specialized cultural logistics brand covering orchestra equipment transport (e.g., Berlin Philharmonic), art and museum logistics, theater tour accompaniment, and reconstruction-phase moves (e.g., Staatsoper Berlin); integrated as a sub-brand of Scholz in March 2021.
• Extraraum (Storage-with-Service Franchise) Standardized self-storage franchise in partnership with DMG AG using specialized heavy-duty cardboard storage boxes (0.5–2.5 m³); Scholz is the official Berlin partner combining self-storage with professional packing, transport, and secure storage services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000 meters of books sorted and relocated with precision for Suhrkamp Verlag
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kanitz (acquired)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2021Kanitz is a renowned Berlin orchestra logistics company with 70 years of experience, specializing in instrument transport for orchestras including the Berlin Philharmonic. Acquired by Scholz through transferring insolvency (effective March 15, 2021). Continues under the Kanitz brand as culture logistics specialist.
• ConferncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Confern is a European moving network with 60+ partner companies at 70+ locations in Germany and abroad. Founded in 1967, the network conducts 40,000+ moves annually. Scholz joined as an Umzugspartner (relocation partner) enabling expanded domestic and international service coverage. The partnership provides synergies and cost advantages through shared resources.
• RELOGG (Relocation Logistics Germany)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRELOGG is a strong community of 15 leading relocation and furniture logistics companies in Germany. Provides nationwide coverage with uniform quality standards. Scholz participates as a founding/partner member with regional roots in Berlin.
• DMG AG (Extraraum)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDMG AG developed the Extraraum storage franchise system with specialized heavy-duty cardboard storage boxes (0.5-2.5 cubic meters). Scholz is the official Berlin partner for this storage-with-service franchise. The partnership combines self-storage with professional packing, transport, and storage services.
• AWO Berlin-Mitte (Arbeiterwohlfahrt)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial welfare organization operating 12 refugee facilities in Berlin. Scholz partners with AWO for the Spendenkiste (donation box) initiative launched in 2016, delivering donated household goods to refugee homes. AWO distributes donations to facilities including Refugium an der Havel (600+ capacity).
• Scholz & FriendsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading creative agency in German-speaking region. Partnered with Scholz and Lauthals to develop and launch the Spendenkiste charity initiative for refugee support.
• LauthalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBerlin-based creative agency specializing in unconventional advertising concepts. Co-developed the Spendenkiste donation box initiative with Scholz and Scholz & Friends.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• BLG Logistics Group AG & Co. KG: Large German logistics group active in forwarding, contract logistics and specialty transport. Adjacent incumbent serving similar commercial and industrial customers with broader capabilities than Scholz.
• Santa Fe Relocation Services: Global relocation and moving specialist active across Europe with established international and government relocation credentials. Comparable to Scholz on international relocations but operates at much broader geographic and enterprise scale.
• DB Schenker Deutschland AG: Major German freight and logistics provider within Deutsche Bahn, offering household goods moving alongside much broader logistics services. Overlaps with Scholz in commercial and international relocation but as part of a much larger portfolio.
• Crown Worldwide Group: Global relocation and mobility services group serving corporate, government and private customers. Comparable to Scholz's international relocation business and government framework work, though at significantly larger global scale.

Direct peers

• Große-Lindemann Möbelspedition GmbH: German full-service moving and furniture logistics specialist with comparable offerings across residential, commercial and international relocations, furniture delivery and storage. Highly comparable mid-market German mover competing for similar customer segments.
• Lagerbox GmbH: German self-storage chain with flexible rental units in multiple cities. Comparable to Scholz Storage and Extraraum franchise in the consumer and SME storage segment.
• König & Co. Internationale Möbeltransporte GmbH: German moving and international furniture logistics company offering similar services including private, commercial and cross-border moves, plus storage. Closely comparable in scope, customer mix and German mid-market positioning.
• Go! General Overnight GmbH: Germany-focused expedited, time-definite parcel and bulky goods carrier offering white-glove handling. Comparable to Scholz on time-sensitive, high-touch delivery of furniture and bulky items, though broader in geography.
• MyPlace SelfStorage GmbH: Operator of German self-storage facilities offering flexible storage units with online access. Comparable to Scholz's Möbellagerung and Scholz Storage products in the personal-storage segment.
• Hermes Einrichtungs Service GmbH & Co. KG: Otto Group subsidiary specialising in two-person, white-glove furniture delivery and assembly for retail customers in Germany. Directly comparable to Scholz's Auslieferung / Montage line and competes for the same high-end retailer contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/scholztransport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scholz-umzüge-möbelspedition-gmbh/?originalSubdomain=de
• Instagraminstagram.com/scholzumzuege

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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