Claus Kindt

What Claus Kindt does

Claus Kindt Bürotechnik GmbH is a privately held German office-technology provider headquartered in Elmshorn, Schleswig-Holstein, tracing its origin to a bookbinding workshop founded in 1894. The company operates as a regional managed-service provider, selling and renting printers and scanners, ergonomic office furniture, and implementing third-party software platforms — principally DocuWare for document management and STARFACE for cloud telephony — across the Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg metropolitan region.

Its product portfolio is organized around three core pillars. The print and scan pillar offers hardware rental (Printer Rental – ALL-IN), service and maintenance contracts, a cloud-based Fleetmanager for device administration, mobile printing, and OCR-enabled searchable documents. The cloud telephony pillar, delivered via STARFACE, provides VoIP, call queues, time-based routing, e-fax, video conferencing (Neon), CTI, SIP trunks, and native integrations with Microsoft Teams and major CRM/ERP systems. The document management pillar, built on DocuWare, covers archiving, automated invoice processing, digital personnel files, workflow automation, DATEV and Microsoft 365 integrations, a mobile app, and e-invoicing (XRechnung/ZUGFeRD) — augmented in 2024 by a "Digitaler Arbeitsplatz" digital workplace bundle featuring AI-powered OCR and handwriting recognition.

Commercially, Claus Kindt pursues a sales-led, consultative GTM with personalized quotes, regional on-site service, and a showroom-supported 3D office planning capability. Revenue is generated through a mix of hardware sales and rentals, recurring monthly subscriptions (STARFACE telephony, DocuWare licenses, ALL-IN printer bundles), and professional services for implementation and maintenance. The customer base is predominantly regional SMBs across diverse verticals — automotive, manufacturing, real estate, healthcare, logistics, recycling, agriculture, and associations — with select mid-market and enterprise references. The company is independently owned, managed by Geschäftsführer Thomas Voß, has 11-50 employees, and discloses no external funding or institutional investors.

Name

Claus Kindt

Legal name

Claus Kindt Bürotechnik GmbH

Website

https://claus-kindt.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Claus Kindt Bürotechnik GmbH is a regional German office-technology provider in Elmshorn (founded 1894) selling and servicing printers, STARFACE cloud telephony, DocuWare document management, and office furniture for SMBs across Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office Technology Services

NAICS

Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532420), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (3372)

SIC

Computer & Office Equipment (3570), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540)

akta.pro primary industry

Print, Mailroom & Document Workflow Services (Inbound/Outbound Processing) (BPAAAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workplace Technology & Smart Office Support (Room Booking Systems, IT/AV Liaison) (IMAIALAK), Work Management & Collaboration Suites (BPAMAMAG)

Keywords

• Office technology solutions
• Document management services
• Cloud telephony services
• Printer rental services
• Office furniture solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Elmshorn

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. Print & Scan Solutions: Sale and rental of printers and scanners with service and maintenance contracts
2. Cloud Telephony Services: STARFACE cloud phone system with monthly subscriptions
3. DocuWare Document Management: Document management software with implementation and ongoing support
4. Office Furniture: Sale of ergonomic office furniture including desks, chairs, partitions
5. Service & Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance and support services for office equipment

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Claus Kindt Bürotechnik GmbH is a regional office technology provider offering three integrated product pillars: (1) Print & Scan solutions including printer/scanner rental (ALL-IN), maintenance, and fleet management; (2) STARFACE cloud-based telephony systems with video conferencing, e-fax, call queuing, and CRM/ERP integrations; and (3) DocuWare document management with automated workflows, invoice processing, e-invoicing, digital personnel files, and AI-powered OCR. The company also supplies ergonomic office furniture and offers a Digital Workplace solution combining cloud storage with automated document processing.

Product overview

Claus Kindt Bürotechnik GmbH is a regional office technology provider from Elmshorn (near Hamburg) with 130 years of experience offering a comprehensive portfolio of office solutions. The product portfolio consists of three core pillars: (1) Print & Scan solutions including printers, scanners, and fleet management; (2) STARFACE Cloud Telephony providing VoIP-based business communication with video conferencing, e-fax, call queues, and CRM/ERP integrations; and (3) DocuWare Document Management System for digital archiving, invoice processing, workflow automation, e-invoicing (XRechnung/ZUGFeRD), digital personnel files, and AI-powered OCR. The DocuWare platform includes specialized modules for DATEV and Office 365 integration, a mobile app, and industry-specific solutions for manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, real estate, construction, and associations. Additional offerings include ergonomic office furniture with 3D space planning and a digital workplace solution that combines DocuWare capabilities with cloud storage, mobile access, and automated reminders. The company operates as a managed service provider, offering consultation, implementation, and ongoing support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DocuWare: Document management system (DMS) and digital workflow solutions offered as a key product line, integrated and sold by Claus Kindt as a regional partner.
• STARFACE

Products and services

• Drucken & Scannen (Print & Scan)

Quantifiable outcome

• Google rating 4.9/5 based on 8 customer reviews
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DocuWarecoreTechnology or IntegrationDocuWare is a core technology partner for document management solutions. Claus Kindt implements and supports DocuWare DMS including invoice processing, digital personnel files, workflow management, and various industry-specific solutions.
• STARFACEcoreTechnology or IntegrationSTARFACE provides cloud-based telephone systems. Claus Kindt offers STARFACE telephony solutions including video conferencing (Neon), e-fax, call queuing, time-based routing, and Microsoft Teams integration.
• Microsoft TeamscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration between STARFACE telephony and Microsoft Teams enabling unified communications, call handling within Teams interface, and presence synchronization.
• DATEVcoreTechnology or IntegrationDATEV integration for DocuWare enabling efficient document exchange with accounting systems, supporting DATEV DUO and DATEV Rechnungswesen.
• Deutsche TelefonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness DSL internet connection provider for cloud telephony solutions.
• YealinkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDesktop IP phones provided for STARFACE telephony systems.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CANCOM SE: CANCOM is a leading German and European IT services provider delivering cloud, managed services, and workplace technology to SMB and enterprise customers. Comparable to Claus Kindt in the overlap of office technology, workplace, and managed services offerings, though at a significantly larger scale and national footprint.
• Bechtle AG: Bechtle is one of the largest IT system houses in Europe, with a broad portfolio spanning hardware, software, cloud, and managed services across all of Germany. Comparable to Claus Kindt as a much larger incumbent offering overlapping office technology, IT services, and document management capabilities to the same SMB and mid-market segments.
• Konica Minolta (Deutschland): Konica Minolta is a global manufacturer of office printers and provider of document management and IT services with a German direct and partner presence. Comparable to Claus Kindt because both supply print hardware, managed print services, and document workflow solutions, with Konica Minolta operating as a much larger incumbent with direct sales.
• Ricoh (Deutschland): Ricoh is a global office technology company offering printers, multifunction devices, managed print services, and document management solutions. Comparable to Claus Kindt in the same office technology and document workflow space, though Ricoh competes at scale as a manufacturer and direct national provider.

Direct peers

• TA Triumph-Adler: TA Triumph-Adler is a major German office technology provider offering printers, multifunction devices, document management, and managed print services to SMB and enterprise customers. Comparable to Claus Kindt because both sell, rent, and service print hardware, provide document management solutions, and target German regional businesses.
• WORTMANN AG: WORTMANN is a German IT system house offering hardware, software, cloud, and office technology solutions to SMBs across Germany. Comparable to Claus Kindt because it combines hardware distribution, managed services, and office technology offerings for the same German SMB customer profile.
• Sharp Electronics (Deutschland): Sharp is a global manufacturer of office printers, multifunction devices, and document solutions with a strong German direct and partner sales channel. Comparable to Claus Kindt because both supply print and document management technology to German SMBs and mid-market customers and compete for the same managed print and DMS opportunities.

Others

• STARFACE GmbH: STARFACE is the developer of the cloud-based UC/VoIP telephony platform that Claus Kindt resells and implements as a Core strategic partner. Comparable as an enabling technology supplier rather than a direct competitor, with STARFACE providing the platform and Claus Kindt handling sales, deployment, and customer support in its region.
• DocuWare GmbH: DocuWare is the developer of the document management system that Claus Kindt implements and resells as a Core strategic partner. Comparable as an enabling technology supplier and ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor, since DocuWare provides the platform and Claus Kindt delivers local implementation and support.

Regional players

• Komsa Systems: Komsa is a Germany-based IT distribution and services company focused on SMB and SME customers with regional coverage primarily in Saxony and surrounding states. Comparable to Claus Kindt as a similarly sized German office and IT services provider combining hardware distribution with managed services, though it serves a different geographic region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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