Gerhardt Braun Unternehmensgruppe

What Gerhardt Braun Unternehmensgruppe does

Gerhardt Braun Unternehmensgruppe is a family-owned German manufacturer of modular building products for construction sites, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Germany. The company's core offering spans modular partition walls, enclosures, overhead structures, and boxes — standardized components designed for rapid deployment on temporary and permanent construction sites. The Magdeburg production facility, at 9,000 m², supports in-house fabrication, while a network of more than 200 assembly partners handles on-site deployment, enabling the company to execute 8,000+ projects annually.

The business model centers on serial deployment of standardized, modular kits to construction-site customers, with revenue generated through product supply and assembly services. Pricing is project-based, and the go-to-market leverages regional sales partners across Europe. The company employs roughly 250 staff across nine European locations, with a DACH-focused core (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) supplemented by Slovakia and sales partners in Denmark, South Tyrol, Slovenia, and Croatia. Distribution relies on the assembly partner network rather than direct field labor at scale.

The company holds design and employer recognition signals including the Architects' Darling award and Kununu Top Company status, and has joined the DGNB (German Sustainable Building Council) to align with sustainability certification frameworks. Recent product extensions include a modular kit system for repeatable deployment and a green roof integration add-on, indicating expansion within and adjacent to the core construction-site product line.

Name

Gerhardt Braun Unternehmensgruppe

Legal name

Gerhardt Braun KellertrennwandSysteme GmbH

Website

https://gerhardtbraun.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gerhardt Braun Unternehmensgruppe is a family-owned German manufacturer of modular partition walls, enclosures, overhead structures, and boxes for construction sites, employing roughly 250 staff across nine European locations and completing more than 8,000 projects annually through a 200+ assembly partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Modular Space Systems / Modular Building Components

NAICS

Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing (332311), Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215)

SIC

Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448), Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540)

akta.pro primary industry

Modular/Offsite General Contracting & Installation (IMAFAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Closet Systems & Storage Built-Ins (HSAPAIAI), Garage, Basement, Attic & Utility Storage Systems (Non-Construction) (HSAFAHAC), Garage Organization & Storage Layouts (HSAFADAA)

Keywords

• Modular partition walls
• Industrial enclosures
• Carport systems
• Bicycle storage solutions
• Self storage systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Bietigheim-bissingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Modular Space System Products and Installation: Gerhardt Braun generates revenue through the development, production, and assembly of flexible space systems including partition walls, enclosures, roof coverings, and boxes. Revenue is derived from product sales combined with professional installation services, covering the full project lifecycle from planning consultation to final assembly. The company operates with a network of over 200 regional assembly partners across Europe to deliver projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gerhardt Braun develops, produces, and assembles modular space systems (Trennwände, Einhausungen, Überdachungen, and Boxen) for residential, industrial, and commercial construction. The portfolio spans four main categories — partition walls (FORTON industrial systems, Keller basement partitions, Self Storage walls), enclosures for bicycles, trash containers and equipment, overhead structures (carports and bikeports), and box systems for storage and trash — all built on a modular kit principle with factory prefabrication, configurable options, and optional green roof integration. The company provides full project support from consultation and 3D-CAD planning through production and on-site assembly via its partner network.

Product overview

Gerhardt Braun Unternehmensgruppe is a manufacturer of flexible modular room systems for residential, industrial, and commercial construction. The product portfolio comprises four main product categories: Trennwände (partition walls), Einhausungen (enclosures), Überdachungen (overhead structures), and Boxen (boxes). Trennwände include FORTON industrial partition systems, Keller-Trennwände for basement spaces (with Forum, Ferrum, Signum, Novum, and Fünfzig200 variants), and Self Storage systems. Einhausungen are enclosures for bicycles, trash containers, and garden equipment available in closed, open, and modular designs. Überdachungen include Carports and Bikeports for vehicle and bicycle protection. Boxen comprise trash boxen, bicycle boxen, and storage/locker boxen. The systems are available in various fill materials including solid sheet, perforated sheet, square-hole sheet, steel lamella, wood profiles, and wire mesh. An optional Gründach (green roof) add-on is available across multiple product categories. All products are designed in modular construction principles, enabling flexible configuration from pre-fabricated modules with short delivery times. The company offers a complete project service from planning and construction through to assembly.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FORTON: Trennwandsysteme (partition wall systems) for industrial and commercial applications

Products and services

• FORTON Trennwandsysteme (Industrial Partition Walls) Modular industrial partition wall system for organizing production, storage, and technical areas in industrial and commercial facilities. Enables precise zoning of workspaces, warehouses, and traffic areas with flexible configuration options.
• Keller-Trennwände (Cellar Partition Walls) Partition wall systems for basement spaces in multi-family residential buildings, including Forum (particle board), Ferrum (steel lamella), Signum (larch wood), Novum (perforated sheet), and Fünfzig200 (grid) system variants.
• Self Storage Trennwände (Self Storage Partition Walls) Space-saving and flexible partition wall system for Self Storage facilities, enabling optimal space utilization with flexible box sizing based on the desired space usage concept.
• Einhausungen (Enclosures) Stable, high-quality enclosures for the weather-protected storage of bicycles, trash containers, strollers, or garden equipment, available in closed, open, and modular designs with various fill materials.
• Überdachungen (Overhead Structures) Overhead structures including carports and bikeports for protecting vehicles and bicycles from weather, UV radiation, and environmental factors, also usable as covered outdoor storage or smoking areas.
• Carports Weather-resistant carport systems with hot-dip galvanized or powder-coated metal constructions, serving as cost-effective alternatives to traditional garages with economic and individual solutions.
• Bikeports Overhead structures for protecting bicycles and e-bikes from wind and weather, based on the modular carport system with optional side wall claddings and green roof options.
• Boxen (Boxes) Compact and expandable box solutions for outdoor use, including trash boxes, bicycle boxes, and storage boxes, suitable for placement in front of ground-floor windows for semi-detached and terraced houses.
• Mülltonnen-Boxen (Trash Boxes) Box solutions for protecting and housing trash containers, including compact sliding boxes and standard boxes with swing or sliding doors, featuring integrated tipping devices and green roof options.
• Fahrrad-Boxen (Bicycle Boxes) Box solutions for the secure, weather-protected storage of bicycles and e-bikes, featuring optional profile cylinders and bicycle parking systems.
• Lager-Boxen (Storage Boxes) Flexible and expandable storage boxes for creating additional storage space, with compact dimensions that can be placed in niches to maximize usable floor space.
• Modulare Schließfächer (Modular Lockers) Compact modular lockers ideal for Self Storage facilities or basement spaces, creating additional rentable space with eight color options for doors and capacity for up to 12 moving boxes (size M).
• Ausschreibungstexte (Specification/Tender Texts) Downloadable tender/specification documents in GAEB, Text, or PDF formats (versions DA81 or DA82) for use in construction bidding and tender processes for architects, planners, and construction firms.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,000+ project realizations per year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 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

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Montagepartner (Assembly Partners)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerhardt Braun operates an extensive network of more than 200 qualified regional assembly partners across Europe. These partners provide professional installation services for all Gerhardt Braun products. The company emphasizes regular verification of assembly partners with documented certification checks and professional site management.
• Ewos GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner representing Gerhardt Braun products in South Tyrol.
• City SystemminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner representing Gerhardt Braun products in Denmark.
• OrsanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner representing Gerhardt Braun products in Slovenia and Croatia.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen (DGNB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerhardt Braun became a member of DGNB in 2024. DGNB is an independent non-profit association founded in 2007 that has developed into the largest network for sustainable construction in Europe, with over 2,000 member organizations from all areas of the construction and real estate sector. Membership demonstrates commitment to sustainable building practices.
• Theo-Lorch-Werkstätten, BönnigheimminorOthersSocial engagement partner: Gerhardt Braun donated an overhead structure for bicycles and waste containers to the Theo-Lorch-Werkstätten (workshops for people with disabilities) in Bönnigheim in 2023.
• Robinson e.V. Abenteuerspielplatz, Bietigheim-BissingenminorOthersSocial engagement partner: Gerhardt Braun donated a bikeport as a secure covered bicycle parking facility to the Robinson e.V. adventure playground for children in Bietigheim-Bissingen in 2024.
• Haus im Schlößlesgarten, Eberdingen-HochdorfminorOthersSocial engagement partner: Gerhardt Braun donated a pergola as a protected meeting place in the garden of the Pflegeeinrichtung (care facility) of the Evangelische Heimstiftung in Eberdingen-Hochdorf in 2025.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Losberger De Boer: European manufacturer of modular space solutions including tent, container, and prefab building systems for events, industry, and commercial use. Comparable modular kit philosophy and project-based delivery model across Europe.
• Biohort GmbH: Austrian manufacturer of metal storage boxes, garden sheds, and outdoor enclosures. Directly comparable to Gerhardt Braun's Boxen and Einhausungen lines for bicycle, trash, and garden storage in residential settings.
• Kesseböhmer GmbH: German manufacturer of metal storage and organization systems for kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces. Comparable in modular steel-based product philosophy and German mid-market manufacturing footprint, though more skewed to kitchen interiors than basements/outdoor.
• Strähle Raum-Systeme GmbH: German manufacturer of modular partition wall and room systems for offices, industrial, and cleanroom applications. Highly comparable to Gerhardt Braun's FORTON industrial partition wall offering with overlapping modular kit architecture and European specifier base.
• ALHO Group: German family-owned modular building manufacturer producing prefabricated room modules for offices, schools, and residential use. Comparable as a European modular prefab manufacturer with a similar sales/installation service model.
• Kleusberg GmbH & Co. KG: German modular building specialist producing prefabricated room modules and container-based buildings. Comparable modular construction approach and DACH-region customer base, serving industrial and commercial builders.
• WESCO Metallwarenfabrik GmbH: German metal products manufacturer producing utility, storage, and home organization items from metal. Comparable in modular metal-based home and commercial storage/utility products serving similar residential and commercial customers.
• Wolf Systembau GmbH: German manufacturer of prefabricated modular building systems in steel and concrete for agricultural, industrial, and commercial use. Comparable in modular kit construction and project-based delivery, though focused on full buildings rather than interior partitions.

Emerging players

• Containerwerk GmbH: German startup manufacturing modular container-based building and storage units. Overlaps with Gerhardt Braun's modular enclosure concept but with a narrower container-based product line and emerging market presence.

Broad incumbents

• Hörmann KG: Large family-owned German manufacturer of industrial doors, gates, frames, and enclosure systems with broad European reach. Overlaps with Gerhardt Braun on enclosure/overhead structures but serves a much wider portfolio including industrial and commercial doors.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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