Arnholdt Gruppe

What Arnholdt Gruppe does

Arnholdt Gruppe, legally Arnholdt & Sohn GmbH, is a family-owned Stuttgart-based logistics and removal company founded in 1968 (with roots in a 1919 transport business established by Wilhelm Dörr). The company operates across three integrated service lines: removals (domestic, European, overseas, office/commercial, plus relocation), furniture logistics (new furniture, shop-fitting, exhibition/event, and office furniture with assembly and just-in-time delivery), and storage logistics (climate-controlled container storage, archive depot via the wholly-owned subsidiary Archivdepot GmbH, self-storage, and contract logistics including pick/pack, labeling, and returns management). The core technology stack comprises a logistics management platform with customer-facing web and mobile apps (iOS/Android) for inventory and archive access, an in-house-developed Mercedes-Benz Actros fleet using a swap body system with 3-bed/3-seat GigaSpace cabs, an ERP system offering direct integration to business customers without on-site installation, and a five-person in-house carpentry workshop producing custom packaging for overseas transport, artworks, antiques, and kitchen installations. The company is DIN EN ISO 9001 certified and GDPR-compliant, with archive storage in VdS-certified secure rooms.

The business is project-based for removals and furniture logistics, with quote-driven pricing and free no-obligation estimates; storage revenue is recurring via monthly self-storage fees and multi-year archive logistics contracts (the latter marketed at up to 70% cost reduction versus in-house document storage). Go-to-market is hybrid: enterprise field sales with dedicated key-account consultants for B2B clients, event-driven acquisition through trade-show logistics partnerships across Europe, and direct-to-consumer via website quotes, phone, and mobile apps. Customer segments span private individuals (household moves, self-storage) and enterprise buyers (banks, clinics, law firms, patent attorneys, industrial/service companies, retailers). Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Arnholdt is family-controlled under the Dörr family with Thorsten Dörr as Managing Director, has no external investors, and operates solely from Stuttgart locations including headquarters at Mittnachtstraße and the Steinbeisstraße operating site opened in 2012.

Name

Arnholdt Gruppe

Legal name

Arnholdt & Sohn GmbH

Website

https://arnholdt-logistik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Arnholdt Gruppe is a family-owned Stuttgart logistics firm offering removals (domestic, European, overseas, office), specialized furniture and exhibition logistics, and recurring storage services (self-storage, archive depot, contract logistics) for private individuals and enterprise clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Removal and Logistics Services

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (493110)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Appliance & Furniture Removal (HSAKALAG)

Keywords

• Removal services
• Furniture logistics
• Storage services
• Archive management
• Exhibition logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Removal Services: Core removal services including domestic, overseas, European, office/commercial removals, and relocation services. Revenue generated through project-based quotes based on volume, distance, and services required.
2. Furniture Logistics: Specialized logistics for new furniture, shop-fitting, exhibitions, and office furniture. Includes delivery, assembly, and installation services. Provides short logistics processes and streamlined distribution structure.
3. Storage and Warehouse Logistics: Container storage, archive depot, self-storage, and contract logistics services. Includes pick/pack, labeling, inventory management, returns management, and restocking. Monthly storage fees and per-transaction fees for value-added services.
4. Archive Logistics: Document storage and management services including analysis, cataloging, indexing, archiving of data carriers, exact storage lists, fast document retrieval via fax, courier, or online, secure storage in VdS-certified rooms, and GDPR-compliant document destruction.
5. Professional Services and Materials: High-quality packing materials, custom packaging solutions, transport insurance, and related services. Includes specialty items like 6er Barrel, flat-screen boxes, porcelain cases, security boxes, and PC trays.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Arnholdt Gruppe is a family-owned removal and logistics company providing comprehensive moving services (domestic, European, overseas, office/commercial), specialized furniture logistics (new furniture, shop-fitting, exhibitions, office furniture), and storage services (container storage, archive depot, self-storage, contract logistics). The company also provides relocation services, packing materials, custom packaging via an in-house carpentry workshop, and a mobile/online app for customers to manage stored goods and archived documents.

Product overview

Arnholdt Gruppe operates as a multi-service logistics company offering a unified portfolio of integrated services centered around moving, furniture logistics, and storage. The core offering is Removals (covering domestic, European, and overseas moves plus office relocations and relocation services), supported by specialized furniture logistics sub-products including new furniture logistics, shop-fitting logistics, exhibition/event logistics, and office furniture logistics. Storage services include container storage, archive depot, self-storage, and contract logistics. The company also provides a mobile app for customer access to inventory and document management. All services are delivered with the company's 'Care cubed' (Sorgfalt im Kubik) quality standard, supported by an in-house joinery workshop for custom packaging solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Removals (Domestic) Comprehensive domestic removal services within Germany including packing, transport, assembly, and unpacking. Targeted at individuals and families relocating within the country.
• Overseas Removals International moving services to nearly all countries worldwide, including sea and air freight, climate-zone-appropriate packaging, customs clearance, and door-to-door car transport. Targeted at individuals, families, and corporate clients relocating internationally.
• European Removals Complete door-to-door moving services within Europe including professional consultation, furniture disassembly/reassembly, packing, unpacking, and customs formalities handling. Targeted at individuals and families moving within Europe.
• Office and Commercial Removals Specialized business relocation services including on-site inspection, inventory securing, IT migration, machine transport, furniture disposal, and data carrier destruction per BDSG. Targeted at companies needing office or commercial property moves.
• Relocation Services Comprehensive relocation packages for individuals moving for professional or personal reasons, including apartment search, temporary housing, orientation tours, and integration assistance. Targeted at relocating individuals and their families.
• New Furniture Logistics Premium logistics service for new furniture transportation directly from manufacturers to destinations, including unpacking and packaging material removal. Targeted at furniture manufacturers, retailers, and end customers receiving new furniture.
• Shop-Fitting Logistics Modular logistics service for retail shop fitting, including just-in-time delivery, assembly, and installation of shop furniture and store equipment. Targeted at retailers and shop fitters across Europe.
• Exhibition and Event Logistics Comprehensive event and exhibition logistics including transport planning, customs clearance, storage, assembly, and insurance for trade shows and events across Europe. Targeted at trade show organizers and exhibitors.
• Office Furniture Logistics Full-service B2B office furniture logistics covering pickup, delivery verification, assembly, technical commissioning including cabling, and installation at destination. Targeted at companies needing office furniture installations and relocations.
• Container Storage Climate-controlled container storage facility with security systems for furniture and goods storage in sizes from 7 to 50 cubic meters, featuring crane loading. Targeted at private individuals and businesses needing flexible, secure storage solutions.
• Archive Depot (Archivlogistik) Document storage and management service offering file archiving, indexation, and retrieval with guaranteed cost reductions up to 70%, including VdS-certified security facilities and GDPR-compliant document destruction. Targeted at banks, insurance companies, clinics, legal firms, patent attorneys, and other entities with retention requirements.
• Self Storage Self-service storage option with 50 secure, monitored, climate-controlled storage units ranging from 1 to 60 cubic meters on two floors, offering barrier-free access and freight elevator near Stuttgart central railway station. Targeted at private individuals and small businesses needing flexible self-managed storage.
• Contract Logistics Customized outsourcing solutions providing complete logistics including warehousing, order picking, packaging, and shipping with integrated inventory management and ERP connectivity. Targeted at industrial and service companies, e-commerce retailers, and businesses requiring outsourced fulfillment operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce document storage costs by up to 70%
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hamburger Spedition ARNHOLDT & SOHNfoundationalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1968ARNHOLDT & SOHN GmbH was founded in 1968 when Horst Dörr took over the Hamburg-based moving company ARNHOLDT & SOHN. This acquisition established the company's name and premium positioning in the Stuttgart region moving and logistics market.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Global logistics provider with strong contract logistics, warehousing, and forwarding capabilities. Comparable to Arnholdt's contract logistics and storage services, though at international scale with a much broader customer portfolio.
• Shurgard Self Storage: European self-storage incumbent operating hundreds of facilities across multiple countries. Comparable to Arnholdt's self-storage business but at much greater scale and with a digital-first platform and standardized pricing.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders and contract logistics providers. Comparable to Arnholdt's contract logistics and warehousing offerings but as part of a global, publicly-listed enterprise with significant technology investment.
• Iron Mountain: Global records management and information storage company. Directly comparable to Arnholdt's Archivdepot archive logistics service for document storage, secure destruction, and compliance-driven retention, though operating at massive global scale.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics incumbent owned by Deutsche Bahn, offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain solutions. Overlaps with Arnholdt's contract logistics, removals, and storage services at vastly larger scale and network density.
• GLS (General Logistics Systems): European parcel and logistics provider owned by Royal Mail. Comparable as a German-headquartered logistics incumbent whose parcel network and warehousing overlap with parts of Arnholdt's contract logistics and European moves offering.

Direct peers

• MyPlace SelfStorage: Self-storage operator with multiple German locations. Comparable to Arnholdt's self-storage service offering, though at greater scale with standardized digital booking and broader geographic footprint.
• Bresser & Co. Established German moving company providing residential and commercial removals, furniture logistics, and storage services. Comparable as a multi-service regional mover with a similar customer base and service mix to Arnholdt.
• BOX24 Self Storage: German self-storage operator with facilities in multiple cities. Comparable as a direct competitor in self-storage, where Arnholdt's Stuttgart facility competes on price, location, and accessibility.
• König & Ebelt: German premium moving and logistics company with national and international service coverage. Highly comparable to Arnholdt in offering removals, office moves, and corporate relocation services, though at a larger geographic scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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