HAFENWERK eventdesign

What HAFENWERK eventdesign does

HAFENWERK eventdesign is a Mannheim-based event design and production company that delivers full-service staging for corporate, gala, automotive, trade show, wedding, and outdoor events. Its core offering combines three integrated service lines: rental furniture (seating, bar stools, lounge pieces, tables, standing tables, outdoor equipment, bars and reception furniture, and unique pieces), in-house floristry (table, buffet, stage, and room decoration, plants, vessels, and wedding florals), and themed decoration services covering corporate events, galas, lounges, off locations, automotive, trade shows, and custom themes such as Hollywood or Arabian Nights. Underpinning the service is a 2,500 m² production and warehouse facility in Mannheim harbor, an in-house carpentry and set-construction workshop that produces bespoke furniture and theatrical scenery, and a proprietary library of decorative light objects and luminaires. The company also operates TRAFOWERK, a registered sub-brand venue repurposed from a former transformer testing hall in Mannheim.

The business operates on a sales-led, project-based model. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; furniture rentals are typically priced per 3-day unit with separate charges for transport, assembly, and collection. Revenue is generated through professional services fees for design, decoration, and floristry, supplemented by recurring-style rental income from the furniture fundus and transactional logistics fees. The go-to-market is direct: the firm markets primarily through its website and Instagram, accepts inquiries via phone (0621 87608160) and email ([email protected]), and delivers services throughout the Rhine-Neckar region. Customer logos include Audi, BMW, Fiat, LBBW, TSG Hoffenheim, ZKM, KIT, Print Media Academy, and Heidelberger Frühling, spanning automotive, banking, education, sports, and culture.

The company is privately held and founder-led. It was founded in 1993 as GVO Dekoration GmbH by Kirsten Junge, who remains the owner and creative lead; the firm was rebranded to HAFENWERK eventdesign in 2016. It is a German GmbH with no external investors, no funding rounds, no subsidiaries, and 15 employees. There is no evidence of AI, software, or platform capabilities — the value proposition is entirely craft- and inventory-based, supported by 30 years of founder experience and an accumulated physical fundus.

Name

HAFENWERK eventdesign

Legal name

GVO Dekoration GmbH

Website

https://hafenwerk.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HAFENWERK eventdesign is a Mannheim, Germany-based event design and production company providing rental furniture, in-house floristry, themed decoration, and custom carpentry for corporate, gala, automotive, and private events across the Rhine-Neckar region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Design and Decoration Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (54185)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Rentals (Tents, Furniture, A/V, Decor) (HSACAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Furniture Rentals (Tables, Chairs, Lounge) (HSACAFAB), Floral & Event Installations (HSACAAAC), Decor Props & Themed Set Rentals (HSACAFAK), Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI)

Keywords

• Event furniture rental
• Floral event decoration
• Event design services
• Trade show booth design
• Custom event carpentry

Headquarters

HQ city

Mannheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Furniture Rental: Rental of high-quality event furniture including seating, bar stools, lounge furniture, tables, standing tables, outdoor equipment, and specialty/unusual pieces. Rental periods are typically 3 days per rental unit.
2. Event Decoration and Design Services: Full-service event decoration including concept development, themed decorations, floral arrangements, stage decoration, room decoration, and custom builds.
3. Floristry Services: Floral arrangements, bouquets, wreaths, centerpieces, wedding florals, and plant decorations created by skilled florists.
4. Transportation and Logistics: Delivery, setup, and collection of equipment. Transport costs are charged separately based on effort.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

HAFENWERK eventdesign plans and stages events for corporate and private clients, supplying rental furniture, floristry, themed decoration, custom-built sets, lighting objects, and on-site logistics. Deliverables are sold as integrated event packages (concept, decoration, furniture, florals, light objects, delivery, setup) rather than as standalone products, with rental furniture priced in 3-day units and decoration/floristry priced per project on a quote basis. The company operates from a 2,500 m² production and warehouse facility in Mannheim harbor and serves clients in the Rhine-Neckar region of Germany.

Product overview

HAFENWERK eventdesign is an event design and rental company offering a comprehensive portfolio of rental furniture, floristry services, and event decoration. The core offering consists of Mietmöbel (rental furniture including seating, bar stools, lounge furniture, tables, standing tables, outdoor equipment, bars/buffets, and unique pieces), Floristik (floral services covering table decoration, buffet decoration, stage decoration, room decoration, bindings, plants, vessels, and weddings), and Dekoration (themed decoration for corporate events, galas, lounges, outdoor events, off locations, automotive, trade shows, and custom themes). Additional services include full event design consulting, custom carpentry/scenography in their own workshop, and light objects/luminaires. The company operates from a 2,500 m² production and storage facility in Mannheim harbor and serves the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TRAFOWERK: Ein ehemaliger Transformatoren-Prüfhalle in Mannheim, die als Veranstaltungsort umgebaut wurde und nun ein in jeder Beziehung riesiger Veranstaltungsort ist. TRAFOWERK® ist als eingetragene Marke rechtlich geschützt.

Products and services

• Rental Furniture (Mietmöbel)

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Heidelberger FrühlingcoreOthersHAFENWERK eventdesign is a supporter (Förderer) of the Heidelberger Frühling classical music festival. The festival takes place annually from March 22 – April 13 and HAFENWERK provides ongoing sponsorship support, including floral arrangements and decorations for the festival.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PRG (Production Resource Group): Global provider of event production services including lighting, audio, video, and scenic elements. Overlaps with HAFENWERK's event design and lighting capabilities but operates at massive international scale across entertainment and corporate clients.
• DEAG Deutsche Entertainment AG: Major German live entertainment producer and promoter. Comparable through event production scope and venue operation (similar to HAFENWERK's TRAFOWERK), but at scale focused on concerts and touring rather than corporate event decoration.

Direct peers

• Moser Event GmbH: Full-service event agency offering event design, decoration, and furniture rental across Germany — comparable service mix to HAFENWERK with similar corporate clientele focus.
• EVENTUS Veranstaltungsservice GmbH: German event services firm providing rental furniture, decoration, and staging — comparable regional/national footprint and product mix to HAFENWERK.
• Party Rent Group: German-headquartered event rental group providing furniture, tableware, tents, and equipment hire for corporate and private events across multiple countries. Directly comparable to HAFENWERK's furniture rental and event design scope but at significantly larger national and international scale.
• Mietmöbel Müller: German rental furniture provider specializing in event seating, tables, and lounge furniture for trade shows, corporate events, and private celebrations. Closely aligned with HAFENWERK's Mietmöbel product line.
• Trendmöbel Event GmbH: German event furniture rental and decoration provider with catalog of seating, lounge, and themed environments for corporate and private events.
• ef lights GmbH: German provider of event lighting, light objects, and atmospheric design — directly overlapping with HAFENWERK's Lichtobjekte/light installations product line.
• Stölting Event Service: German event furniture and equipment rental specialist serving corporate events and trade fairs. Comparable to HAFENWERK in core product offering (rental furniture, decoration, event logistics) with a broader national footprint.

Emerging players

• event-it AG: German digital platform for event planning and vendor sourcing. Represents an emerging technology-driven entrant whose online marketplace model could compete with traditional event rental firms like HAFENWERK for inbound SMB and mid-market demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/hafenwerk_eventdesign
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hafenwerk

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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