What Aurelium does

Aurelium GmbH is a Düsseldorf-headquartered B2B outsourcing services provider, founded in 2012 as a specialist in the permanent takeover of personnel-intensive industrial processes in Germany. Its portfolio rests on three core service lines—logistics outsourcing (individual logistics processes to full warehouse management end-to-end), production outsourcing (individual manufacturing steps or complete production lines, with multi-shift capacity and contract manufacturing capabilities), and quality control outsourcing (incoming/outgoing inspections, in-process checks, complaint handling, and documentation)—supplemented by a Business Process Outsourcing line for reception services. Aurelium's differentiation centers on operating under the German Werkvertrag (work contract) model: rather than selling labor hours, the company assumes entrepreneurial responsibility for delivering defined outcomes at fixed piece and process cost rates, providing clients with budget and planning certainty.

The company's "technology" is operational rather than software-centric. Aurelium codifies its delivery through a three-phase Ramp-Up Project Management framework (Projecting for process expert analysis and quality-gate design; Standardization for ramp-up planning, recruiting, and qualification; Optimization for piece-price schedules and KPI definition) and applies lean management and scorecard-based process monitoring. Its IT infrastructure consists of standard business hosting (LANDWEHR Computer und Software GmbH) and web/email services (1&1 Internet SE); no proprietary software platform, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

Commercially, Aurelium generates revenue via multi-year, quote-based Werkverträge priced on fixed piece and process costs per inspection or production unit, with a consultative sales approach that begins with a Kosten-Quick-Check and Leistungs-Quick-Check. It also facilitates transitions from temporary worker leasing (Arbeitnehmerüberlassung) into work contracts. The company operates as part of the Aurea Gruppe alongside sister companies Aurea GmbH (personnel leasing and placement) and Aurum (interim management), sharing recruiting resources and a flexible employee pool, and sells exclusively to German enterprise industrial and trade clients via direct B2B outreach and its website inquiry system. Leadership: Samir Jajjawi (Geschäftsführer/CEO, Diplom-Kaufmann, born 1965, formerly partner at Droege & Comp.) and Oliver Sheth (Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung, prior roles at Randstad and Hays).

Name

Aurelium

Legal name

Aurelium GmbH

Website

https://aurelium-outsourcing.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Aurelium GmbH, founded in 2012 in Düsseldorf, is a German B2B outsourcing firm that permanently takes over personnel-intensive industrial processes in logistics, production, and quality control under multi-year work contracts (Werkverträge), serving enterprise manufacturers and trading companies primarily across North Rhine-Westphalia as part of the Aurea Gruppe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Düsseldorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Outsourcing Work Contracts (Werkverträge): Aurelium generates revenue through work contracts where they permanently take over personnel-intensive industrial processes for clients. The company assumes entrepreneurial responsibility and delivers defined results (works) rather than providing labor hours. Revenue is based on fixed piece costs and process costs per inspection/production unit, providing budget certainty for clients.
2. Personnel Leasing Transition Services: The company also facilitates transitions from temporary worker deployment (Arbeitnehmerüberlassung) to work contracts, offering services that can start under leasing arrangements and later convert to Werkverträge.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aurelium is a B2B outsourcing specialist that permanently takes over and executes personnel-intensive industrial processes for clients in Germany. The core portfolio covers three areas — logistics outsourcing (warehouse management and individual logistics processes), production outsourcing (manufacturing steps or full production lines), and quality control outsourcing (inspections, complaint handling, and documentation). Services are delivered under Werkvertrag (work contract) arrangements where Aurelium assumes entrepreneurial responsibility and delivers defined outcomes for fixed piece and process costs.

Product overview

Aurelium is a B2B outsourcing services provider offering a portfolio of personnel-intensive industrial process outsourcing solutions. The core offering consists of three main service lines—Logistics Outsourcing, Production Outsourcing, and Quality Control Outsourcing—complemented by Business Process Outsourcing for reception services. The company also provides Ramp-Up Management as a structured methodology for managing the transition phases of outsourcing projects. All services operate on a werkvertrag (work contract) model, where Aurelium assumes responsibility for delivering defined outcomes rather than supplying labor hours.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Logistics Outsourcing
• Production Outsourcing (Outsourcing Produktion)
• Quality Control Outsourcing (Outsourcing Qualitätskontrolle)
• Business Process Outsourcing for Reception Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% process reliability and result quality
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aurea GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAurea GmbH is a sister company within the Aurea Gruppe. Aurelium operates in partnership with Aurea, which is an established company in personnel leasing and placement. The companies share resources including internal recruiting locations and a flexible employee pool. Oliver Sheth serves as member of Aurelium Geschäftsleitung while also being Managing Director of Aurea GmbH.
• AurumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAurum is a sister company and leading business partner for demanding mandates in interim management. Aurelium operates in the Aurea Gruppe alongside Aurum as part of a comprehensive business partnership network.
• Aurea GruppecoreOthersAurelium GmbH is part of the Aurea Gruppe. The Aurea Gruppe includes Aurelium (outsourcing), Aurea (personnel leasing and placement), and Aurum (interim management). The group companies can jointly determine purposes and means of processing personal data for efficient business operations.
• Outsourcing-VerbandminorOthersIndustry association membership providing networking and industry representation for outsourcing service providers.
• Bundesvereinigung Logistik e.V. (BVL)minorOthersGerman logistics association membership providing industry networking and professional development opportunities.
• Bundesverband Materialwirtschaft, Einkauf und Logistik e.V. (BME)minorOthersGerman materials management, procurement and logistics association membership for professional development and industry representation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rhenus Logistics: Rhenus provides contract logistics and warehouse management outsourcing to industrial and trading clients, with a German and European footprint. Directly comparable to Aurelium's logistics outsourcing service line, including full warehouse 'A to Z' management.
• Fiege Logistik: Fiege is a German-headquartered contract logistics provider offering outsourced warehousing and value-added services to industrial and retail clients. Comparable to Aurelium's logistics outsourcing line and a potential cross-sell partner for production/QC work.
• Bilfinger: Bilfinger provides industrial services and process outsourcing to manufacturing and process-industry clients in Germany and Europe, including maintenance, logistics, and production support services. A scaled direct peer to Aurelium's industrial process outsourcing offering.
• Piepenbrock: Piepenbrock is a German family-owned facility management and industrial services group offering on-site operational services to manufacturing and commercial clients, with overlapping service lines in production support, logistics, and quality-related services.
• Gegenbauer: Gegenbauer is a German facility and industrial services provider operating across production, logistics, and technical support with on-site personnel deployment—a comparable service delivery model and German mid-market client base to Aurelium.
• WISAG: WISAG is one of Germany's largest facility and industrial services providers, delivering on-site personnel-intensive services across production, logistics, and technical operations for industrial clients—directly comparable to Aurelium's Werkvertrag outsourcing model and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Supply Chain: DHL Supply Chain is the global leader in contract logistics and supply chain outsourcing, including on-site production-support and quality services for industrial customers. Overlaps with Aurelium's logistics and quality control outsourcing lines at much greater scale.
• Arvato (Bertelsmann): Arvato is a large-scale supply chain and BPO services provider serving industrial and consumer clients with warehousing, production, and quality services. A broader incumbent offering the same outcome-based outsourcing model as Aurelium at much larger scale.
• Kühne+Nagel Contract Logistics: Kühne+Nagel operates one of the world's largest contract logistics networks, offering outsourced warehousing, production support, and value-added services to industrial clients. A broad incumbent peer for Aurelium's logistics outsourcing service line.
• Sodexo Germany (B2B Services): Sodexo's German B2B services arm provides facility management, reception, and on-site operational support to industrial and commercial clients. Comparable to Aurelium's BPO reception services line and a broader incumbent in operational staffing-adjacent services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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