GHS
GHS GmbH & Co. KG is a Trier-based Ricoh Corporate Partner and authorized DocuWare partner that sells, rents, services, and integrates multifunction office equipment and document management software for SMBs, trades (Handwerk), and regional organizations in Rhineland-Palatinate and Luxembourg.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1993
- HeadquartersTrier, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What GHS does
GHS GmbH & Co. KG Druck- und Kopierlösungen (GHS) is a privately held German limited partnership founded in 1993 and headquartered in Trier (Gottbillstr. 18, Trier-Zewen). The company specializes in office document workflows — printing, copying, faxing, scanning, archiving, and digital document management — primarily serving small and mid-sized businesses as well as Handwerk (craft/trade) customers in the Trier region of Rhineland-Palatinate, with service reach extending to Luxembourg, Bitburg, Konz, Saarburg, and other parts of Germany.
The core technology stack is built around Ricoh multifunction systems (printers, copiers, scanners, wide-format plotters, interactive whiteboards) and DocuWare document management software (on-premises and cloud, built on Microsoft Azure). GHS operates an in-house certified workshop ('Meisterwerkstatt') for refurbishment and maintenance of multifunction devices, and employs five DocuWare-certified specialists (DSC/DAC). Additional offerings include Ricoh IDX (RIDX) for XRechnung/ZUGFeRD-compliant e-invoicing, Ricoh Smart Integration app platform, mobile printing via EveryonePrint, authentication/security modules, and professional digitization/scan services up to A0 with GoBD-compliant procedure documentation.
Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time equipment sales (new and refurbished Ricoh/Kyocera hardware), recurring rentals with maintenance, service and maintenance contracts, consumables, DocuWare software subscriptions and implementation services, RIDX e-invoice setup and ongoing fees, and digitalization/scan professional services. Go-to-market is consultative and sales-led, combining direct field engagement by Georg Mahl and Felix von Renz, a Trier showroom, workshops and DocuWare breakfast events, the annual DocuWorld conference, and local community sponsorships. The company is independently owned and managed by Geschäftsführer Georg Mahl and Sabine von Renz, with GHS Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH as general partner, and holds no external funding.
GHS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- GHS
- Legal name
- GHS GmbH & Co. KG Druck- und Kopierlösungen
- Website
- https://ghs-trier.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1993
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- GHS GmbH & Co. KG is a Trier-based Ricoh Corporate Partner and authorized DocuWare partner that sells, rents, services, and integrates multifunction office equipment and document management software for SMBs, trades (Handwerk), and regional organizations in Rhineland-Palatinate and Luxembourg.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
GHS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Office Equipment and Document Management Services
- NAICS
- Document Preparation Services (561410)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Document Services (Copy/Print/Scan, Records Handling) (BPABAEAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Records Digitization & Archiving (Legacy Files, Retention Support) (BPAAAKAG), Document, Records & Imaging Operations (Workflow, Archiving, Retrieval) (FSABALAL)
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Where GHS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Trier
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
GHS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Office Equipment Sales: Sale of new and refurbished multifunction systems, printers, copiers, wide-format plotters, and interactive whiteboards from Ricoh and Kyocera. Includes one-time sale of used/refurbished equipment.
- Rental and Leasing: Rental of multifunction systems with maintenance included. Financing options including leasing through Grenke Leasing. Rentals include repair services and consumables (except paper).
- Maintenance and Service Contracts: Workshop services, preventive maintenance, and on-call repair services for multifunction devices. Technical hotline and field service for customers in Trier region and surrounding areas (Luxembourg, Bitburg, Konz, Saarburg).
- Consumables: Sale of toner, spare parts, paper, and other consumables for office equipment. Supply delivery via supplies24 GmbH and Ricoh Deutschland.
- DocuWare Software and Cloud Services: Licensing, implementation, and consulting for DocuWare DMS/ECM solutions. DocuWare Cloud subscription services. Five certified employees (DocuWare DSC/DAC) provide training and support.
- RIDX e-Invoice Processing: Electronic invoice processing services via Ricoh IDX platform, enabling XRechnung/ZUGFeRD compliance. Revenue from setup and ongoing service fees.
- Digitalization and Scan Services: Professional scanning and digitization services up to A0 format, document workflow consulting, and GoBD-compliant procedure documentation.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Rental with Maintenance |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Used/Refurbished Equipment |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
GHS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
GHS sells, rents, and services Ricoh multifunction systems, printers, plotters, and interactive whiteboards, and implements DocuWare-based document management and electronic archiving solutions. The company offers the full document workflow — printing, copying, scanning, faxing, archiving, and digital document management — combined with managed document services, e-invoicing (Ricoh IDX), certified workshop refurbishment, and on-site maintenance across the Trier region of Germany.
Product overview
GHS is a Ricoh Corporate Partner and authorized DocuWare Partner offering a comprehensive portfolio of office equipment and document management solutions. The core offering combines Ricoh multifunction systems (printers, copiers, scanners) with DocuWare document management software (available as on-premises DMS or cloud-based ECM). The product ecosystem is extended through value-added services including Ricoh IDX for e-invoicing, Ricoh Smart Integration app platform, mobile printing solutions (EveryonePrint), interactive whiteboards, authentication/security systems, and managed services. GHS also provides supplementary services such as print cost optimization, document digitization/scanning, DocuWare training and consulting, and procedure documentation for GoBD compliance. As a full-service provider, they offer new equipment sales, rental options, and certified refurbished devices alongside ongoing maintenance and support.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Ricoh Multifunction Systems
- DocuWare DMS/ECM
- Ricoh IDX e-Invoice Platform
- Managed Print Services (Print Cost Optimization)
- Document Digitization and Scan Service
- DocuWare Training and Consulting
- Refurbished Ricoh Copiers
- Interactive Whiteboards
- Wide-Format Plotters
- Copier Rental Services
- Ricoh IM C4510SD Multifunction System
Quantifiable outcome
- Postal shipping reduced by 95% through digitalization of outgoing mail (project UWM)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use GHS
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
GHS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
AI capability3 records
Feature5 records
GHS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Ricoh Deutschland GmbHcoreGHS is a certified Ricoh Corporate Partner, the highest tier in Ricoh's German channel partner program, and an authorized Ricoh MDS Expert. They specialize in the full Ricoh product portfolio including multifunction systems, printers, interactive whiteboards, and mobile printing solutions. The partnership spans over 25 years (since 1997). Ricoh provides products, technical training, certification programs, and marketing support.
- DocuWare GmbHcoreGHS is an authorized DocuWare partner with 15 years of partnership (as of 2025). They hold DocuWare Authorized Partner status and have five certified employees (DocuWare DSC and DAC). GHS implements DocuWare on-premises and cloud solutions, provides training and consulting, and supports e-invoice processing workflows. The partnership was celebrated at DocuWorld 2025 in Berlin.
- Grenke Leasing AGminorGrenke Leasing is used as a leasing/financing partner for customers who wish to finance Ricoh equipment through external leasing arrangements. Mentioned as an example of a leasing bank partner.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
GHS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Bechtle AG: One of Europe's largest IT resellers and managed services providers with comprehensive hardware, software, and DMS capabilities. Broad competitor in the German SMB and mid-market for full document lifecycle solutions, with broader portfolio and scale.
- Ratiodata GmbH: German MPS and DMS provider serving mid-market and enterprise customers with document management, print fleet optimization, and managed services. Directly comparable in service portfolio to GHS, with significantly larger geographic reach.
- SHARP Business Systems Deutschland GmbH: Major OEM of office multifunction systems with German direct sales and partner channel. Directly competes with GHS for SMB and mid-market print and document workflow customers across Germany.
- TA Triumph-Adler GmbH: Largest Ricoh distribution partner in Germany and a broad office technology/MPS provider with national coverage. Comparable to GHS as a Ricoh-centric document solutions provider, but operates at much larger scale across multiple regions and segments.
- utax (TA Triumph-Adler / Kyocera brand): German office hardware brand owned by TA Triumph-Adler/Kyocera, offering multifunction printers and document solutions through a dealer network. Comparable to GHS's hardware-led offering, with much broader dealer coverage.
- KYOCERA Document Solutions Deutschland GmbH: Japanese OEM with significant German presence in multifunction printers and document solutions. GHS itself sells Kyocera devices alongside Ricoh, making KYOCERA a direct competitor in the regional mid-market.
- Konica Minolta Business Solutions Deutschland GmbH: Direct OEM competitor offering multifunction printers, managed print services, and document management solutions to German SMBs and enterprises. Comparable to GHS in product breadth (hardware + DMS) and target customer base, with substantially larger scale.
Emerging players
- ELO Digital Office GmbH: German DMS/ECM software vendor and channel partner network. Competes with DocuWare for the same document management, workflow automation, and digital archiving workloads that GHS's DocuWare practice addresses.
- Optimal Systems GmbH: German DMS/ECM vendor offering enterprise content management and digital archiving solutions. A potential alternative to DocuWare that GHS customers could be cross-sold, and a competitor to GHS's DMS value-added services in the German Mittelstand.
Direct peers
- DocuWare Value Partner (regional): Other authorized DocuWare regional partners across Germany (e.g., pds GmbH, ALLESPRINZ, Dokuwerk) deliver the same DMS/ECM implementation and consulting services as GHS. Direct competitors for DocuWare Cloud and on-premises deployments in their respective regions.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks1 record
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
GHS social profiles
Digital presenceGHS financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
GHS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
GHS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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GHS M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about GHS
What does GHS do?
GHS sells, rents, and services Ricoh multifunction systems, printers, plotters, and interactive whiteboards, and implements DocuWare-based document management and electronic archiving solutions. The company offers the full document workflow — printing, copying, scanning, faxing, archiving, and digital document management — combined with managed document services, e-invoicing (Ricoh IDX), certified workshop refurbishment, and on-site maintenance across the Trier region of Germany.
Is GHS a public or private company?
GHS is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was GHS founded?
GHS was founded in 1993. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is GHS based?
GHS is headquartered in Trier, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does GHS make money?
Seven revenue lines are on record. Office Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are rental and Leasing, maintenance and Service Contracts, consumables, docuWare Software and Cloud Services, RIDX e-Invoice Processing and digitalization and Scan Services.
Who are GHS's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Bechtle AG, Ratiodata GmbH, SHARP Business Systems Deutschland GmbH, TA Triumph-Adler GmbH, utax (TA Triumph-Adler / Kyocera brand), KYOCERA Document Solutions Deutschland GmbH and Konica Minolta Business Solutions Deutschland GmbH. Emerging players are ELO Digital Office GmbH and Optimal Systems GmbH. DocuWare Value Partner (regional) is listed as a direct peer.
Does GHS have an API?
No public API is recorded for GHS.
What industry is GHS in?
GHS's product category is Office Equipment and Document Management Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPABAEAG, Document Services (Copy/Print/Scan, Records Handling), with a secondary code of BPAAAKAG, Records Digitization & Archiving (Legacy Files, Retention Support). Its NAICS code is 561410 and its SIC code is 7370.