ODS

What ODS does

ODS Ostsächsische Dienstleistungs- und Service GmbH is a privately held, family-owned mittelstand company headquartered in Bautzen, Saxony, Germany, founded in 1995 as a staffing provider and progressively diversified into a multi-service regional services group. The company operates approximately 200 employees across five locations in Bautzen, Schirgiswalde-Kirschau, Sohland, Doberschau-Gaußig (Arnsdorf), and Krauschwitz, serving customers in Eastern Saxony (Lausitz) and South Brandenburg.

The company's core offering is temporary staffing and permanent placement (Arbeitnehmerüberlassung and Personalvermittlung) for manufacturing, logistics, and industrial sectors, supplemented by a regulated Transfergesellschaft (BQG) providing outplacement and socially acceptable workforce adjustments under SGB III §§ 110, 111. Around this staffing core, ODS coordinates ten adjacent service lines through separate profit centers: property management (Hausverwaltung), janitorial and winter services, electrical installation with 24/7 emergency response, automotive workshop (Multicar contract partner), foundry services (Krauschwitz), sawmill and wood processing (Arnsdorf), green waste recycling (Sohland), bulk materials sales, occupational safety consulting, and municipal services for public institutions.

Revenue is generated primarily through professional-services fees, placement margins on temporary staffing, and recurring commercial-rental income from offices, storage halls (10–2,000 m²), and outdoor areas at the Gewerbepark Bautzen and Gewerbehof Kirschau. ODS reaches customers via direct sales relationships built over 30 years across several hundred regional business contacts, its own website job board, the external Europersonal job portal, and dedicated phone/email channels per division. The company also hosts the Bautzener Tafel food bank charity on its premises and operates solar installations feeding electricity into the public grid.

Name

ODS

Legal name

ODS Ostsächsische Dienstleistungs- und Service GmbH

Website

https://ods-bz.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ODS Ostsächsische Dienstleistungs- und Service GmbH is a family-owned, Bautzen-based multi-service company providing temporary staffing, property management, electrical installation, janitorial, foundry, sawmill, recycling, and municipal services to regional businesses and public institutions in Eastern Saxony and South Brandenburg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diversified Personnel and Facility Services

NAICS

Temporary Help Services (561320), Services to Buildings and Dwellings (5617)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Onboarding, Offboarding & Employee Lifecycle Administration (BPACAHAL)

Keywords

• Temporary staffing services
• Property management services
• Facility maintenance services
• Electrical installation services
• Workforce outplacement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bautzen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Personnel Services (Arbeitnehmerüberlassung & Vermittlung): Temporary staffing (Zeitarbeit) and permanent placement (Personalvermittlung) for industrial, commercial, and technical positions. Revenue is generated through margin on wages paid to placed workers (temp staffing) and placement fees from direct hiring clients. ODS also provides outsourcing of business processes, on-site management at client facilities, and work/service contracts.
2. Property and Facility Management (Hausverwaltung): Commercial and technical property management for residential units including rent collection, lease negotiation, accounts receivable/payable management, annual utility cost settlements, maintenance coordination, and rental of apartments. Revenue from management fees.
3. Equipment and Space Rental (Vermietung): Commission-free rental of offices (from ~12m² to 28m²), meeting/training rooms, storage rooms/halls (10–2000m²), outdoor storage areas (~50–2000m²), and parking/stellplätze at ODS Gewerbepark Bautzen and Gewerbehof Kirschau.
4. Metalworking and Industrial Services (Gießerei, Sägewerk, Tiefbau): Foundry services (casting grinding, deburring, sandblasting) at Krauschwitz; sawmill and wood processing (lumber, pallets, packaging, heat treatment/impregnation) at Arnsdorf; civil engineering and scaffolding at Kirschau. Revenue through work contracts and service fees.
5. Automotive Services (Kfz-Werkstatt): Independent vehicle workshop offering repair, maintenance, MOT/TÜV inspections, emissions testing, windscreen service, underbody treatment, and tire services for all vehicle types, including Multicar contract services.
6. Electrical Installation Services: Electrical installation for residential and commercial buildings, LED retrofits, meter place reconstruction, video/door intercom systems, street lighting, solar panel installation, and electrical safety testing. 24/7 emergency service available.
7. Recycling and Waste (Grüngut, Schüttgüter): Green waste acceptance and recycling center at Sohland; bulk materials sales (sand, gravel, screenings, split, compost) for construction and landscaping. Revenue from material sales and disposal fees.
8. Transfergesellschaft and Outplacement (BQF): Transfer company services supporting companies with socially acceptable staff reductions under SGB III (§§ 110, 111), including setup of transfer companies, group and individual outplacement, transfer social plans, and tailored qualification programs. Revenue from Bundesagentur für Arbeit funding and client company fees.
9. Janitorial and Building Services (Hausmeisterdienste): Janitorial services, grounds and outdoor area maintenance, cleaning, household clearance, minor repairs, tree felling, container service (1.5m³ and 2.5m³ containers), street cleaning with Multicar sweeper, and winter services (snow removal and gritting) for municipalities and property owners.
10. Occupational Safety Services (Arbeitsschutz): Safety engineering and occupational health and safety consulting, including safety briefings, risk assessments, workplace inspections, documentation, accident reporting, fire safety officer services, dangerous goods officer (road transport), forklift and crane operator training, radiation protection officer, and SiGeKo (health and safety coordinator) for construction sites.
11. Municipal Services: Support for public facilities, municipal administrations, and associations in realizing additional tasks in the public interest, including participant-related improvement of employability and mobility, project development under SGB II and III.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ODS Ostsächsische Dienstleistungs- und Service GmbH is a diversified regional service company based in Bautzen, Germany, operating since 1995. It provides personnel/HR services (temporary staffing, permanent placement, transfer company/outplacement) alongside complementary commercial, engineering-technical and municipal services including property management, facility/janitorial services, electrical installation, automotive repair, foundry services, sawmill/wood processing, green waste recycling, bulk material sales, and occupational safety consulting.

Product overview

ODS Ostsächsische Dienstleistungs- und Service GmbH operates as a diversified service company offering staffing/HR services alongside facility management and industrial services. The core staffing business includes temporary staffing (Zeitarbeit), direct placement (Personalvermittlung), and transfer company services (Transfergesellschaft/Outplacement) for manufacturing and industrial sectors. Supporting service divisions include property management, janitorial/facility services, office and warehouse rentals, electrical installation, vehicle repair, foundry services, sawmill and wood processing, green waste recycling, bulk material sales, occupational safety consulting, and municipal services. The company also operates a food bank charity (Bautzener Tafel e.V.) as part of its social responsibility initiatives. The portfolio is organized as a multi-service model centered on HR services with complementary industrial and facility services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Temporary staffing services Provision of temporary workers to regional businesses across commercial and industrial roles, supporting short-term coverage, seasonal demand, and project-based labor needs.
• Permanent placement services Recruitment and direct-hire placement of qualified candidates into regional client companies, supporting long-term workforce build-out.
• Transfer company / outplacement services Outplacement and transfer-company services helping employers manage workforce restructuring, redeployment, and socially responsible downsizing.
• Property management services Management, leasing, and administration of residential and commercial property for owners and tenants in the Bautzen region.
• Facility management and janitorial services Recurring building cleaning, janitorial, and facility maintenance services for commercial properties and public buildings.
• Electrical installation services Electrical installation, wiring, and related technical services for commercial, industrial, and residential clients, including solar/PV integration.
• Automotive repair services Repair and maintenance services for vehicles and automotive equipment, serving commercial fleet and private customers.
• Foundry / metalworking services Metal casting, foundry, and metalworking services for industrial customers needing custom or small-series metal parts.
• Sawmill / wood processing services Sawmill and wood processing services, including timber cutting and supply, for construction and industrial buyers.
• Green waste recycling services Collection and processing of green waste and recyclable materials, with material recovery and reuse.
• Bulk material sales (sand, gravel, recyclates) Sale of bulk materials such as sand, gravel, and recycled aggregates to construction and landscaping buyers.
• Occupational safety consulting Workplace safety consulting, risk assessments, and compliance support for employers in the region.
• Municipal services (grounds and winter services) Grounds maintenance, winter services, and other municipal operational services performed for local public-sector clients using dedicated fleet vehicles.

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Regional Craft Businesses and Architects (Handwerksbetriebe und Architekten)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerODS collaborates closely with regional craft/trade businesses (Handwerksbetrieben) and architects to deliver integrated property management and construction services. These partners are used for maintenance, renovation, and modernization tasks in property management, enabling ODS to offer comprehensive solutions to property owners.
• Qualifizierungsanbieter (Training and Qualification Providers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs an independent transfer company, ODS cooperates with quality training providers to deliver individually tailored qualification programs for participants in transfer measures. These partnerships enable customized retraining aligned with participants' career paths and development desires.
• Multicar (Vehicle Brand)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorODS operates as a contract partner for Multicar vehicles, using Multicar sweepers for street cleaning and Multicar mobile work platforms (12m working height) for electrical installation work. ODS provides vehicle service including repair, maintenance, and MOT inspections for Multicar vehicles.
• Supermarkets, Discounters, and Bakeries (Bautzen and Surrounding Area)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerODS supports the Bautzener Tafel food bank by hosting it at its facilities. Regional supermarkets, discounters, and bakeries donate food to the food bank, which ODS helps collect, store, sort, and distribute to those in need. ODS provides office space and Tafelgärten (community garden plots) for this initiative.
• Europersonal (Job Portal)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorODS partners with the Europersonal job portal (europersonal.com) to publish and manage its extensive job listings, extending the reach of its recruitment marketing to a broader audience of job seekers.
• DEKRA, BVMW, BG ETEM, Wirtschaftsrat der CDUminorGTM or Marketing PartnerODS displays logos of DEKRA (testing and certification), BVMW (Bundesverband mittelständische Wirtschaft – SME association), BG ETEM (trade association for energy and textile industries), and Wirtschaftsrat der CDU (business association) on its website footer, indicating membership and/or partnership affiliations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Piening GmbH: German family-owned staffing company offering temporary work, permanent placement, and HR services with multi-regional presence. Directly comparable to ODS in scale, ownership structure, and core service offering.
• pluss Personalmanagement GmbH: German staffing and HR services provider with focus on temporary employment, permanent placement, and on-site management across industrial and commercial sectors. Comparable to ODS in core service portfolio and regional German positioning.
• I.K. Hofmann GmbH: Regional German staffing and HR services company headquartered in Bavaria with offices across Germany. Operates a comparable temporary employment, permanent placement, and on-site management model serving industrial and commercial clients.
• DIS AG: German staffing company providing temporary employment, permanent placement, and HR services across multiple German regions. Closely comparable to ODS's core Personalservice / Zeitarbeit business model and target customer segments.
• Persona Service AG: German staffing and personnel services company with similar focus on temporary work (Arbeitnehmerüberlassung), permanent placement, and on-site management across regional German markets. Operates in adjacent Eastern German geographies and serves comparable manufacturing/SME customer base.
• TimePartner Holding GmbH: German staffing firm providing temporary work, permanent placement, and on-site management solutions for industrial, commercial, and technical roles. Comparable to ODS in core service mix and customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Dussmann Group (Dussmann Stiftung & Co. KG): German facility management, cleaning, and personnel services group with multi-service offering overlapping ODS's janitorial, property management, and staffing lines. Operates as broader incumbent with national scale.
• Randstad Deutschland: German operations of global staffing leader Randstad, providing temporary employment, permanent placement, and HR solutions across all German regions. Larger incumbent with broader capability set than ODS's regional Mittelstand positioning.
• WISAG Industrie Service Holding: German facility management and industrial services provider offering technical, infrastructural, and personnel services to industrial and commercial clients. Overlaps with ODS's electrical installation, janitorial, and facility service lines as a larger national incumbent.
• Adecco Germany: German arm of global staffing leader Adecco Group, offering temporary work, permanent placement, and career transition services across all major German regions and industries. Operates as a broader incumbent with wider portfolio than ODS's regional specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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