Kuhnle

What Kuhnle does

Kuhnle Computer-Software GmbH, founded in 1982 and headquartered in Wiernsheim-Iptingen, Germany, develops modular ERP/PPS industry software (Kuhnle NG) for small to large wood-processing businesses (Schreinereien/Tischlereien) in the German-speaking market. The Windows desktop platform is built primarily on C++/MFC and C#/.NET with newer .NET Core and Angular components, and exposes a REST API that powers iOS/Android mobile apps (Kuhnle Mobile, Kuhnle Mobile BDE) with offline-capable time and order data capture. Core functionality covers order processing from quote to invoice, parametric/variable bills of materials (Stücklisten), capacity and project planning, time tracking, procurement, and extensive pre-built integrations to nine-plus CAD/CAM systems (PaletteCAD, PYTHA, TrunCAD, TopSolid, VektorWorks, IMOS, CAD+T, SolidWorks/SWOOD, SmartWOP), DOCBOX/ELO document management, DATEV accounting, ComNorm supplier portals, and CraftNote construction documentation.

Kuhnle monetizes the software through a tiered, modular licensing model (perpetual or leased): NG Flex for small shops (≤500 orders, 4 workstations), NG Flex+ and Flex++ for medium shops, and NG Professional (unlimited) for larger operations up to 50 workstations. Recurring revenue is generated via software service/maintenance contracts (SSB), training, hotline support, and add-on modules; leasing and rental lower the entry barrier for micro-businesses. The company also resells DOCBOX DMS as a partner product. Distribution combines direct consultative sales (live demos via Teams or on-site) at headquarters and the Welver regional office with a network of Vertriebs- und Service-Partner covering Germany, Austria, and Switzerland; demand generation runs through the website, trade shows (e.g., Holz-Handwerk Nuremberg), newsletters, referrals from long-tenured customers, and webinars.

The company is privately held by the founding Kuhnle family, with Werner Kuhnle still active as managing director alongside Daniel Wiest (appointed 2020) and Andreas Graf (appointed August 2022 as technical managing director) following the death of co-founder Wilfried Kuhnle in 2019. The firm serves more than 2,000 carpentry and joinery customers across the DACH region, with no external funding, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed acquisitions; headcount sits in the 11–50 range and includes a notable share of master craftsmen (Schreinermeister) and wood technicians (Holztechniker) who anchor domain credibility.

Name

Kuhnle

Legal name

Kuhnle Computer-Software GmbH

Website

https://kuhnle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kuhnle Computer-Software GmbH develops Kuhnle NG, a modular ERP/PPS software for small to large carpentry and joinery businesses in the DACH region, with mobile apps, CAD/CAM integrations, and resold DOCBOX DMS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Carpentry ERP Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHDAEAGAL

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) & Document Generation/Templating

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Enterprise Platforms & Databases/Enterprise Content Management (ECM) & Document Management

SECONDARYBPAAAJAI

Catalog & eProcurement Enablement (Punchout, Item Master)

Business & Public Services/Administrative & Support Services (BPO, Call Centers, Back Office)/Procurement & Purchasing Support (P2P, Vendor Admin)

Keywords

• Carpentry ERP software
• Wood industry software
• Joinery management software
• Bill of materials software
• Production planning software

Headquarters

HQ city

Wiernsheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses (perpetual): Kuhnle NG is sold as a perpetual software license. The software is modular, with customers purchasing specific functional modules (base, time management, BOMs, procurement, etc.) based on their operational needs. Licenses are sold per workstation (Arbeitsplatz), with tiered limits on number of users, orders, and features.
2. Subscription / Lease / Rental: As an alternative to outright purchase, Kuhnle NG can be leased or rented, providing full functionality while limiting the capital investment. This represents a recurring revenue option for the company and a lower-cost entry point for price-sensitive small businesses.
3. Module-based Add-ons and Upgrades: Advanced tiers (NG Flex+ and Flex++) and professional add-on modules (Capacity Planning, Project Management, CAD interfaces, DMS, NC interface, etc.) are available as additional licensed modules, creating upsell and expansion revenue from the installed base.
4. Support, Maintenance and Hotline Services: Kuhnle offers software updates, hotline support, training, seminars, and consulting services. Customers can purchase software service contracts (SSB conditions) covering maintenance, updates, and hotline access. Training includes group sessions at Kuhnle facilities, on-site individual training, and internet-based sessions.
5. DOCBOX DMS (Partner Product): DOCBOX document management system is offered as a partner product through Kuhnle, which also acts as a DOCBOX specialist dealer (Fachhändler), creating complementary revenue from document management software sales and integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kuhnle develops and sells modular ERP/industry software (Kuhnle NG) for small to large woodworking and carpentry businesses, covering the full order lifecycle from quote and bill-of-materials generation through production, time tracking, capacity planning, and invoicing, with deep integrations into CAD/CAM, cutting optimization, DMS, accounting and supplier systems. The company also offers companion mobile apps (Kuhnle Mobile, Kuhnle Mobile BDE) and resells DOCBOX document management software as a partner product.

Product overview

Kuhnle offers a modular ERP/industry software platform called Kuhnle NG for woodworking operations (cabinetmakers, joiners, furniture makers). The platform comes in three tiers: NG Flex (small businesses up to 500 orders), NG Flex+/++ (medium businesses up to 1000 orders), and NG Professional (large businesses with unlimited capacity). The core product is supplemented by mobile apps (Kuhnle Mobile and Kuhnle Mobile BDE for iOS/Android/Windows) and integrates with the DOCBOX document management system as a partner product. All offerings are designed specifically for German-speaking carpentry and joinery businesses, with software trained personnel providing implementation, training, and support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KuhnleNG: Main industry software solution for carpentry businesses, available in variants: NG Flex for small businesses, NG Flex+/++ for medium businesses, and NG Professional for large businesses.
• Kuhnle Mobile
• Kuhnle Mobile BDE

Products and services

• Kuhnle NG Modular ERP/industry software platform for carpentry and joinery businesses, covering order processing from quote to invoice, variable bills of materials, time management, capacity planning, procurement, production data capture, and integration with CAD/CAM, optimization, DMS, and accounting systems. Available in scaled tiers (Flex, Flex+, Flex++, Professional) based on business size.
• Kuhnle Mobile Mobile application for iOS and Android that provides access to and editing of key files from the Kuhnle NG database, with integrated call routing and navigation functions. Works offline with automatic synchronization over Wi-Fi or mobile data via the Kuhnle REST API.
• Kuhnle Mobile BDE Mobile time tracking and operations data capture (Betriebsdatenerfassung) app for iOS, Android, and Windows. Supports clock-in/clock-out or hour-by-hour recording with offline capability and automatic synchronization via the Kuhnle REST API.
• DOCBOX Partner-product document management system (DMS) for revision-secure electronic archiving, with OCR recognition, drag-and-drop capture, auto-archiving, DATEV export interface, scanning, and workflow management. Distributed by Kuhnle as a DOCBOX specialist dealer (Fachhändler) and tightly integrated with Kuhnle NG.
• Software Support, Training and Consulting Services Suite of professional services including software updates, customer hotline support (phone/email/remote), installation and configuration (including remote setup), and training sessions (group sessions at Kuhnle headquarters, on-site individual training, and internet-based webinars).
• Kuhnle NG Lease and Rental Program Alternative acquisition model offering Kuhnle NG as a lease or rental with full functionality, providing a recurring-revenue option and a lower-cost entry point for price-sensitive small carpentry businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2000 carpentry businesses run Kuhnle software in the DACH region
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DOCBOX (DOCBOX®)coreTechnology or IntegrationDOCBOX is a document management system (DMS) with which Kuhnle has a deep integration partnership. Kuhnle offers a dedicated DMS interface allowing documents from Kuhnle NG (quotes, invoices, orders, post-calculations, profitability reports) to be automatically archived in DOCBOX. In-program search allows finding all documents for a given customer or order. Kuhnle also acts as a DOCBOX specialist dealer (Fachhändler) in Germany.
• ComNorm GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationComNorm provides a supplier web shop interface. Kuhnle's Lieferanten Shop-Schnittstelle module enables material search, price comparison, and purchase order generation directly from the ComNorm platform within Kuhnle NG. Supports material lookup, transfer to inventory or orders, and direct purchase ordering through the Einkauf-Bestellwesen module.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Orgadata GmbH: German software vendor specializing in ERP and order processing for window, door, and staircase manufacturers. Comparable to Kuhnle as a vertical ERP serving adjacent wood-processing trades in DACH with order processing, BOM, and production planning functionality.
• PaletteCAD GmbH: German 3D planning and CAD software for interior fit-out, kitchens, and furniture trades. A Kuhnle integration partner and adjacent competitor serving the same carpentry/interior fit-out SMB market in DACH with overlapping customer workflows.
• CAD+T: Austrian CAD/CAM software for woodworking and furniture manufacturing. Comparable to Kuhnle as a vertical wood-industry software provider for SMB carpenters and furniture makers, with CAD-driven BOM output that overlaps Kuhnle's CAD integration approach.
• Hottgenroth Software GmbH & Co. KG: German software company focused on construction and trade business software including carpentry, roofing, and building services. Comparable to Kuhnle as a vertical trade ERP competitor targeting SMB crafts businesses in DACH with overlapping order, calculation, and project features.
• SEMA GmbH: German software vendor specializing in carpentry, timber construction, and roofing software for SMB trades in DACH. Closely comparable to Kuhnle as a vertical ERP for the same joinery/carpentry customer base with overlapping order processing, BOM, and project management functionality.
• PYTHA Lab GmbH: German provider of 3D CAD software for planning, presentation, and production in the wood industry. A Kuhnle integration partner but also an adjacent vertical software provider targeting the same carpentry/joinery customer base with design and production data.
• TrunCAD GmbH: Furniture-focused 3D CAD/CAM software provider used by cabinetmakers and furniture manufacturers. Comparable to Kuhnle as a wood-industry software specialist serving an overlapping customer segment with CAD-driven production workflows integrated into manufacturing.
• imos AG: German vendor of CAD/CAM and process software specifically for the wood industry. Comparable to Kuhnle in serving wood-processing manufacturers with integrated design-to-production workflows, partially overlapping with Kuhnle's CAD integration and PPS modules.

Broad incumbents

• Sage Group plc: UK-based global SMB ERP and accounting software vendor with a dedicated Sage Handwerk edition for trades businesses in DACH. Comparable to Kuhnle as a broad-incumbent ERP targeting the same SMB carpentry and trades market with order processing, accounting, and project management features.
• Vectorworks (Nemetschek Group): Broader 3D design and CAD platform used across architecture, interior design, and woodworking. Comparable to Kuhnle as it serves overlapping carpentry and interior fit-out customers with CAD functionality that produces BOM data flowing into production workflows like Kuhnle NG.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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