Bryde & Sønner

What Bryde & Sønner does

Bryde & Sønner A/S is a family-owned Danish moving and logistics company headquartered in Skovlunde, Denmark, operating for over 60 years since its founding in 1963. The company provides four core services: business moving (Erhvervsflytning), residential moving (Privatflytning), international moving (International Flytning), and storage (Opbevaring), supported by an extensive suite of add-on modules including special transport for safes/heavy machinery/laboratory equipment, IT equipment relocation, archive packing and PET-cleared secure shredding, container rental, piano moving, library relocation, customs documentation, and on-demand service/janitorial staff.

The operating backbone consists of approximately 16 vehicles (described as one of Denmark's largest moving fleets), cranes, moving elevators, sideloaders, and a 7,000 m2 heated, climate-controlled, video-monitored warehouse facility near Motorway E47. The firm maintains ISO 9001, FIDI-FAIM, FEDEMAC, DMF, and FSC certifications, and employs PET-cleared personnel for sensitive document handling. Approximately 40 field movers operate daily alongside an export department speaking six languages.

The business model combines project-quoted professional services (residential and commercial moves priced by scope, volume, and distance) with monthly unit-priced storage (pallets, mini-containers, 20-inch containers). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer for residential and small business customers (phone, email, website quote forms) combined with enterprise field sales including site visits and night/weekend moves for corporate accounts. Geographic reach spans Greater Copenhagen, Denmark nationally, Europe (with fixed-price door-to-door delivery), and worldwide via the FIDI-FAIM partner network. Marketing is multi-channel: company website, Facebook and LinkedIn, direct phone, and local community sponsorships.

Name

Bryde & Sønner

Legal name

Bryde & Sønner A/S

Website

https://bryde-as.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bryde & Sønner A/S is a family-owned Danish moving and logistics provider offering residential, commercial, international relocation, and storage services from a 7,000 m2 Skovlunde facility using a 16-vehicle fleet, FIDI-FAIM network access, and ISO 9001 certifications, serving private, corporate, and international customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Moving & Relocation Services

NAICS

Other Warehousing and Storage (493190), Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Interstate Small Moves & Partial Loads (Consolidated/Shared Truckload) (HSAKABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Local Loading/Unloading with Company Truck (In-Town Transport) (HSAKAAAJ)

Keywords

• Residential moving services
• Commercial relocation services
• International moving services
• Storage solutions
• Freight and logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Skovlunde

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Moving Services: Core revenue from residential and commercial moving services, including packing, transport, unpacking, and setup. Pricing based on scope, distance, volume, and additional services requested. Offers fixed prices for door-to-door delivery in Europe.
2. Storage Services: Revenue from storage facilities including pallet storage, mini-container storage, and standard container storage. Pay-only-for-space-used model with fixed pricing. 7,000 m2 heated, secure warehouse in Skovlunde.
3. Additional Moving Services: Revenue from supplementary services including packing materials, dismantling/assembly, special transport, IT handling, archive packing, secure destruction, handyman services, vice caretaker services, truck with driver, urgent tasks, and container rental.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bryde & Sønner A/S is a family-owned Danish moving and logistics provider offering residential moving, business/corporate relocation, international moving, and secure storage services. Operations are run from a 7,000 m2 facility in Skovlunde with approximately 16 vehicles and 40 field staff, supported by add-on services such as packing, special transport (pianos, safes, heavy machinery), archive handling, secure shredding, container rental, IT handling, and customs documentation.

Product overview

Bryde & Sønner A/S is a family-owned moving company with over 60 years of experience offering comprehensive relocation services. The company operates as a single integrated service provider rather than a modular platform, delivering four core services: Erhvervsflytning (Business Moving), Privatflytning (Private Moving), International Flytning (International Moving), and Opbevaring (Storage). These core services are supported by a comprehensive suite of add-on modules including Totalløsninger (Total Solutions), Specialtransporter (Special Transport), IT-håndtering (IT Handling), Containerudlejning (Container Rental), Lagerhotel (Warehouse Hotel), piano and archive moving, secure shredding, and on-demand warehouse/service personnel. The company operates one of Denmark's largest vehicle fleets with approximately 16 moving trucks and employs about 40 movers daily, serving clients from their 7,000 m2 facility in Skovlunde.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Erhvervsflytning (Business Moving) Professional business relocation services for offices, corporate facilities, warehouses, and industrial sites, including consultation, planning, packing, transport, unpacking, and setup with night/weekend scheduling to minimize disruption.
• Privatflytning (Private Moving) Full-service residential moving for individuals and families, offering total solutions (packing, transport, unpacking) and self-move options with container delivery for customers who prefer to pack themselves.
• International Moving Worldwide relocation services for private individuals and businesses, including export packing, customs documentation, multi-modal transport (road, sea, air), and coordination through the FIDI-FAIM certified partner network.
• Opbevaring (Storage) Secure warehouse storage at the 7,000 m2 heated, climate-controlled Skovlunde facility with video surveillance, access control, and alarm systems. Options include pallet storage, mini-containers (6 m3), and standard 20-inch containers (33 m3) on a pay-only-for-space-used model.
• Special Transport Specialized transport for heavy and oversized items including safes, heavy machinery, and laboratory equipment, using cranes, moving elevators, and sideloaders deployed from the company's fleet of approximately 16 vehicles.
• Container Rental Standalone rental of 20-inch containers (33 m3) and mini containers (6 m3) for storage and transport needs of both private and business customers.
• Piano and Grand Piano Moving Specialized moving of pianos and grand pianos using appropriate equipment and experienced handlers, including for institutional clients such as Copenhagen Phil.
• Archive Packing Packing of sensitive archives and documents handled by PET-approved staff, with secure chain-of-custody and tracking throughout the moving process.
• Secure Shredding Secure destruction of sensitive documents and materials performed by PET-approved personnel.
• IT Equipment Handling Disconnection, transport, setup, and cable management of IT and office equipment performed by IT-qualified staff during office relocations.
• Consulting and Logistics Planning Standalone consulting and logistics planning for complex relocations, with experienced consultants coordinating all aspects of the move.
• Service and Warehouse Staff On-demand dispatch of trained warehouse and service personnel for handyman tasks, whiteboard setup, professional cleaning, gardening, forklift operation, and urgent tasks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Third place in Den Grønne Transportpris 2023 among all nominated transport companies - best placed moving company

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FIDI-FaimcoreTechnology or IntegrationBryde & Sønner is a member of the FIDI-Faim international network, a global organization that sets high quality standards for its members. This partnership ensures customers receive the best service for international moves, with access to certified moving companies worldwide.
• DMF (Danish Moving Federation)minorOthersMembership in the Danish Moving Federation (Dansk Moverforening), the national trade organization for moving companies in Denmark.
• ISO (International Organization for Standardization)coreOthersISO 9001 quality management certification holder, demonstrating commitment to consistent quality processes and customer satisfaction.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarder offering international household goods transport by air, sea, and road; competes for the international leg of Bryde's moves and adjacent corporate relocation flows.
• Sirva: Large global mobility company offering international moving and relocation services; a broader incumbent that overlaps Bryde's cross-border moving capability at greater scale.
• Shurgard Self-Storage: European self-storage operator with facilities across the continent including Denmark; overlaps Bryde's storage/warehouse hotel business but with a much larger footprint and self-service model.

Regional players

• ScanRel: Nordic regional moving and relocation company serving Scandinavian cross-border household moves; competes with Bryde primarily on intra-Nordic volume.

Direct peers

• Pickfords: Long-established UK-based moving and storage company with international household moving services, comparable in heritage and integrated moving-plus-storage model to Bryde.
• Crown Worldwide Group: Global relocation and moving company operating international household moves through a partner network, directly comparable to Bryde's FIDI-FAIM-driven international services.
• AGS Movers: European-headquartered international moving company with similar cross-border household moving, corporate relocation, and storage services as Bryde.
• Intermove: UK-headquartered international moving company serving private and corporate customers with cross-border household moves, overlapping Bryde's international moving offering.
• Santa Fe Relocation: Global relocation and moving services provider offering international household moves, comparable to Bryde's international moving and corporate relocation offerings.

Others

• FEDEMAC: European federation of moving companies of which Bryde is a member; provides industry standards, partner referrals, and network access that shape Bryde's competitive set rather than competing directly.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BrydeSoenner
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bryde-&-s-nner-a-s

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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