Braun GmbH

What Braun GmbH does

Braun GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned building cleaning and facility services company headquartered in Bonn, Germany, founded in 1965 and organized as a German limited partnership (GmbH & Co. KG) with BRAUN GmbH as general partner. The company delivers professional Gebäudereinigung (building cleaning) and ancillary facility services to commercial and public-sector clients across Bonn, Köln, Bornheim, Rheinbach, and Aachen in North Rhine-Westphalia, with origins in hospital cleaning that established its quality standards.

The core service offering spans nine specialized cleaning sub-products — maintenance cleaning, office cleaning, glass/frame/facade cleaning, basic and special cleaning, construction cleaning, hotel cleaning, industrial cleaning, hospital and medical practice cleaning, and cleanroom/laboratory cleaning — alongside five add-on modules (hygiene products service, kitchen and dishwashing service, facility service, conference service, and disinfection service). Technical differentiation centers on two named capabilities: the Osmoseverfahren (chemical-free osmosis cleaning with mineral-free water and telescopic rods for facade work at height) and in-house qualified disinfecting specialists (Hauseigene Desinfektoren) for hygiene-sensitive environments. The company holds ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), and AMS BAU (occupational health and safety, certified by BG Bau) certifications, and is a member of Qualitätsverbund Gebäudedienste and Die Gebäudedienstleister trade associations.

Revenue is generated via professional-services contracts quoted on a customized basis per customer (no public pricing), with a direct-to-customer go-to-market model using phone, email, and website contact; the listed hourly wage benchmark for cleaning staff is €15.00 gross. Customer segments are vertically structured across commercial clients and public/government clients (primary), with healthcare, hotel/hospitality, industrial, cleanrooms/laboratories, and large-scale facilities as secondary verticals. Management is held by Thomas Braun and Nicolas Braun as managing directors, with no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, or parent entity; the company is described as private, family-controlled, and regional in footprint.

Name

Braun GmbH

Legal name

Braun GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://braun-gebaeudereinigung.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Braun GmbH is a family-owned building cleaning and facility services company in Bonn, Germany, founded in 1965, providing professional cleaning (office, hospital, industrial, cleanroom, hotel, facade) and ancillary facility services to commercial and public-sector clients across the Bonn-Köln-Aachen region of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Cleaning Services

NAICS

Janitorial Services (56172), Janitorial Services (561720)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

General Commercial Janitorial (Recurring Contract Cleaning) (BPABABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Manufacturing Facility Cleaning (IMAIADAB), Healthcare & Medical Facility Cleaning (Terminal/OR/Isolation) (IMAIADAC), Laboratory & Cleanroom Cleaning (IMAIADAD), Post-Construction & Final Clean Services (BPABABAD), Specialty Cleaning (Deep Cleaning, Floor Care, Disinfection, Post-Construction) (EDAEAAAL)

Keywords

• Building cleaning services
• Facility management services
• Industrial cleaning
• Cleanroom laboratory cleaning
• Hospital disinfection cleaning

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gebäudereinigung (Building Cleaning Services): Core revenue from professional building cleaning services including Unterhaltsreinigung (maintenance cleaning), Büroreinigung (office cleaning), Glas- Rahmen- & Fassadenreinigung (glass, frame & facade cleaning), Grund- & Sonderreinigung (deep & special cleaning), Baureinigung (construction cleaning), Hotelreinigung (hotel cleaning), Industriereinigung (industrial cleaning), Krankenhaus- & Praxisreinigung (hospital & practice cleaning), and Reinraum- & Laborreinigung (cleanroom & laboratory cleaning).
2. Facility Services: Supplementary services including Hausmeisterservice (caretaker services), Grünflächenpflege (green space maintenance), Empfangs- & Pförtnerdienste (reception & gatekeeper services), Bewachungsdienst (security services), and Postdienste (mail services).
3. Hygieneartikel-Service (Hygiene Products Service): Supply and maintenance of hygiene products including hand towels, soap, fragrance dispensers, sanitary products, toilet paper, and WC cleaners.
4. Konferenzservice (Conference Service): Organization and supervision of meetings, conferences, and events including set-up, guest hospitality, service during events, and post-event cleaning.
5. Küchen- & Spülservice (Kitchen & Dishwashing Service): Kitchen support and professional dishwashing for canteens, kitchenettes, event, and care facilities following clear hygiene standards.
6. Desinfektionsservice (Disinfection Service): Professional cleaning and disinfection using tested disinfectants, proper procedures, and trained personnel to effectively reduce germs, bacteria, and viruses on surfaces and contact points.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Braun GmbH & Co. KG provides professional building cleaning and facility management services for commercial and public sector clients in the Bonn region of Germany. The core offering, Gebäudereinigung, encompasses nine specialized cleaning sub-services (maintenance, office, glass/frame/facade, basic/special, construction, hotel, industrial, hospital/medical practice, and cleanroom/laboratory cleaning) and is complemented by add-on modules including hygiene products supply, kitchen/dishwashing, facility services, conference services, and disinfection services. Services are delivered directly by the company's own trained personnel on customer premises.

Product overview

Braun GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned building cleaning and facility services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional cleaning services. The core offering is Gebäudereinigung (Building Cleaning), which encompasses nine specialized sub-products: Unterhaltsreinigung (maintenance cleaning), Büroreinigung (office cleaning), Glas-, Rahmen- & Fassadenreinigung (glass/frame/facade cleaning), Grund- & Sonderreinigung (basic/special cleaning), Baureinigung (construction cleaning), Hotelreinigung (hotel cleaning), Industriereinigung (industrial cleaning), Krankenhaus- & Praxisreinigung (hospital/medical practice cleaning), and Reinraum- & Laborreinigung (clean room/laboratory cleaning). These are complemented by five add-on service modules: Hygieneartikel-Service (hygiene products), Küchen- & Spülservice (kitchen/dishwashing), Facility Service (facility management), Konferenzservice (conference services), and Desinfektionsservice (disinfection services). The company operates primarily in Bonn and the surrounding region, serving public and commercial clients since 1965.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gebäudereinigung (Building Cleaning) Comprehensive building cleaning services for commercial and public clients in Bonn and the surrounding region, encompassing all cleaning sub-services from daily maintenance to specialized cleanroom cleaning. Targeted at commercial and governmental facility operators.
• Unterhaltsreinigung (Maintenance Cleaning) Regular recurring maintenance cleaning for offices, commercial spaces, and public facilities using eco-friendly cleaning agents and modern equipment.
• Büroreinigung (Office Cleaning) Professional office and administrative building cleaning with discrete working methods, flexible cleaning intervals, and optional Day Cleaning services for commercial office clients.
• Glas-, Rahmen- & Fassadenreinigung (Glass, Frame & Facade Cleaning) Interior and exterior glass cleaning, frame cleaning, and facade cleaning using the chemical-free Osmoseverfahren (osmosis method) with mineral-free water and telescopic osmosis rods for streak-free results.
• Grund- & Sonderreinigung (Basic & Special Cleaning) Deep cleaning and special cleaning services including floor sealing and impregnation, marble floor crystallization, graffiti removal, and textile spray extraction.
• Baureinigung (Construction Cleaning) Construction interim and final cleaning, removal of construction debris, mortar and cement splatter, window cleaning, and floor coating and care for construction and renovation sites.
• Hotelreinigung (Hotel Cleaning) Hotel cleaning services including room cleaning, public area cleaning, stewarding, kitchen and dishwashing services, underground garage cleaning, and janitorial services for hospitality operators.
• Industriereinigung (Industrial Cleaning) Flexible industrial cleaning for production facilities and industrial buildings including production and hall floor cleaning, factory equipment cleaning, office areas, and industrial glazing and facades.
• Krankenhaus- & Praxisreinigung (Hospital & Medical Practice Cleaning) Disinfecting cleaning for healthcare facilities including operating rooms, intensive care units, isolation areas, and medical practices delivered by qualified specialized personnel.
• Reinraum- & Laborreinigung (Cleanroom & Laboratory Cleaning) Comprehensive cleanroom and laboratory cleaning services from planning and construction support through commissioning to continuous maintenance and permanent cleaning, documented according to cleanroom class specifications.
• Hygieneartikel-Service (Hygiene Products Service) Supply, refilling, and maintenance of hygiene articles including paper towels, soap, fragrance dispensers, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, and WC cleaners for commercial and public facilities.
• Küchen- & Spülservice (Kitchen & Dishwashing Service) Kitchen support and professional dishwashing services for canteens, kitchenettes, event facilities, and care facilities following defined hygiene standards.
• Facility Service Comprehensive facility management services including janitorial service, green space maintenance, grey area maintenance, reception and gatekeeper services, security services, and postal services.
• Konferenzservice (Conference Service) Organization and support of meetings, conferences, and events with service-oriented personnel for setup, guest care, in-event service, and smooth execution.
• Desinfektionsservice (Disinfection Service) Professional cleaning and disinfection services using in-house qualified disinfectors, approved disinfection agents, and professional procedures to effectively reduce germs, bacteria, and viruses on surfaces and contact points.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Qualitätsverbund Gebäudedienste (Quality Association Building Services)minorOthersMembership in the Quality Association for Building Services, which ensures highest standards, continuous improvement, and sustainable business management.
• Die Gebäudedienstleister (Building Service Providers)minorOthersMembership in the trade association of building service providers, representing professional cleaning companies in Germany.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gegenbauer Group: One of Germany's largest facility services groups offering commercial cleaning, building services, and security across multiple regions. Directly comparable to Braun as a commercial janitorial and facility services provider, but at significantly larger national scale.
• Klüh Service Management: German facility services provider offering cleaning, security, and personnel services across multiple verticals including healthcare and industry. Directly comparable service mix to Braun at larger scale.
• HECTAS Facility Services: German facility services company with strong portfolio in cleaning, security, and personnel services. Comparable offering across commercial, healthcare, and industrial cleaning segments.
• Piepenbrock Service & Facility Management: German family-owned facility services company with full portfolio including building cleaning, industrial cleaning, healthcare cleaning, and facility management. Closely comparable business model and family-owned heritage to Braun, with a much broader national footprint.
• WISAG Industrie Service: Major German facility and industrial services group covering cleaning, technical building services, and industrial maintenance. Overlaps with Braun's industrial cleaning, hospital cleaning, and general commercial janitorial offerings.

Broad incumbents

• STRABAG Property and Facility Services: Facility services arm of large European construction group STRABAG, offering cleaning and building management. Competes with Braun on commercial and industrial facility contracts in Germany.
• Dussmann Group: Large German facility services group with cleaning as one segment among many (including technical, catering, and security). A broader incumbent whose cleaning division directly competes with Braun for commercial and healthcare contracts.
• ISS A/S Germany: Global facility services provider with significant German operations covering office cleaning, specialized cleaning, and facility management. Represents a broad incumbent whose commercial janitorial offering competes directly with Braun for corporate accounts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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