Scholz

What Scholz does

Scholz (legal entity Robert Scholz GmbH & Co. KG, doing business as Scholz Ladenbau Schreinerei) is a family-owned custom cabinet making and shop fitting company founded in 1951 and headquartered in Missen-Wilhams, in the Allgäu region of Bavaria, Germany. The company provides bespoke interior solutions for retail stores, hotels and gastronomy establishments, professional offices, public/institutional buildings, and private residences, serving customer segments including enterprises, mid-market firms, SMBs, and government clients. The firm is led by owner Robert Scholz, a master carpenter, alongside a team of project leads with master craftsman, building technician, wood technician, and design qualifications, with Angelika Scholz in controlling. Approximately 8 named contacts are listed, suggesting a small but credentialed headcount.

The company's core technology is the Pytha CAD system, used for detailed technical drawings and photorealistic 3D visualizations of customer designs, paired with a modern in-house machinery park capable of processing both sheet materials and solid wood, including oversized projects. The service portfolio spans five core streams — store fitting (Ladenbau), contract furnishing (Objekteinrichtung), interior construction (Innenausbau), hotel and gastronomy interiors, and trade show construction (Messebau) — supported by five sub-services: consultation, in-house production, CAD planning, on-site assembly, and aftercare/maintenance. Every project is delivered as a bespoke solution combining traditional craftsmanship with modern CAD planning.

Commercially, Scholz operates a project-based, one-time revenue model with quote-based pricing and no public pricing tiers. Distribution is exclusively direct: on-site consultation, measurement, design, production, and installation without intermediaries or marketplace channels. The customer base is regional (Allgäu/Bavaria) with occasional cross-border projects (e.g., Kuhn Rikon flagshipstore in Zürich, Switzerland). Marketing is portfolio-driven through website project showcases, customer logos, and trade association memberships (Schreiner Innung, Creative Partner, Der Kreis). No external investors, parent company, subsidiaries, or public listing are evidenced.

Name

Scholz

Legal name

Robert Scholz GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://ladenbau-scholz.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Scholz is a family-owned custom cabinet making and shop fitting company founded in 1951 in Missen-Wilhams, Bavaria, Germany. It designs, produces, and installs bespoke interiors for retail stores, hotels, restaurants, offices, schools, and private clients across the Allgäu region with occasional cross-border projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Millwork and Shop Fitting

NAICS

Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing (337110), Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (3372), Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540), Wood Household Furniture, (No Upholstered) (2511)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Cabinet Design & Build (HSAPAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cabinet Installation (New & Replacement) (HSAPAIAC), Built-In Shelving, Niches & Custom Interior Features (HSAPAFAG), Whole-Home Interior Renovation (Non-Structural) (HSAPAEAC)

Keywords

• Custom shop fitting
• Store interior design
• Contract furnishing
• Interior construction
• Hotel furniture

Headquarters

HQ city

Missen-Wilhams

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Furniture and Interior Construction Projects: Project-based revenue from design, production, and installation of custom store fixtures, hotel/gastro furnishings, office interiors, and residential cabinetry. Revenue is one-time per project with potential for follow-up maintenance and extension work.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Scholz designs, produces, and installs custom interior solutions including retail store fixtures, hotel and gastronomy furnishings, office interiors, institutional fit-outs, trade show booths, and private residential cabinetry. The company operates an integrated service chain spanning on-site consultation, CAD-based planning with Pytha, in-house production using a modern machinery park, professional assembly, and post-installation aftercare.

Product overview

Scholz is a family-owned custom cabinet making and shop fitting company founded in 1951, offering a comprehensive portfolio of services for retail, hospitality, office, and residential interior projects. The core offerings consist of five integrated service streams: Ladeneinrichtung (store fitting), Objekteinrichtung (contract furnishing), Innenausbau (interior construction), Hotel und Gastro (hotel and gastronomy), and Messebau (trade show construction). These are supported by five sub-services: Beratung (consultation), Produktion (production), Planung (planning), Montage (assembly), and Nachbearbeitung (aftercare). The company operates a modern production facility in Missen-Wilhams, Germany, capable of handling projects in sheet materials or solid wood, including oversized installations. All services are delivered as bespoke solutions, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern CAD planning technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ladeneinrichtung (Store Fitting) Custom-designed and manufactured store interiors for retail environments, including jewelry stores, shoe stores, and specialty shops. Complete project execution from design through installation for businesses needing distinctive retail fixtures.
• Objekteinrichtung (Object/Contract Furnishing) Custom furnishing solutions for commercial and institutional objects, including office spaces, notary offices, and municipal buildings such as schools. Designed for businesses and institutions requiring functional professional interiors.
• Innenausbau (Interior Construction) Interior construction services for residential and commercial properties, including residential furniture installations and complete interior fit-outs. Provides comprehensive interior finishing for property owners and developers.
• Hotel und Gastro (Hotel and Gastronomy) Specialized furnishing and interior solutions for hotels and restaurants, including brewery taverns, hotel interiors, and gastronomy establishments. Designed for hospitality operators requiring durable, aesthetically distinctive interiors.
• Messebau (Trade Show Construction) Exhibition and trade show booth construction, including custom displays and temporary installations for trade show environments. Provides branded exhibition spaces for companies participating in trade fairs.
• Beratung (Consultation) Expert consultation services combining aesthetic design and structural engineering to develop ideal solutions for each project. Includes on-site visits, measurement taking, and tailored design guidance for commercial and residential clients.
• Produktion (Production) In-house manufacturing using a state-of-the-art machine park, capable of processing both sheet materials and solid wood, including oversized projects. Provides custom fabrication for furniture and interior components.
• Planung (Planning) Detailed planning services using Pytha CAD software, providing precise technical drawings and photorealistic 3D visualizations for client review. Enables clients to preview designs before production begins.
• Montage (Assembly) Full delivery and professional assembly services, installing furniture and fixtures to completion at the client site. Ensures finished installations meet design specifications.
• Nachbearbeitung (Aftercare/Maintenance) Post-installation support including repairs, extensions, and maintenance services for completed furniture and interior installations. Provides ongoing care for past project clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Short project lead times through efficient order processing
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Schreiner InnungminorOthersProfessional guild membership for carpenters providing industry representation and networking opportunities
• Creative PartnerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Creative Partner network for store construction and interior design industry collaboration
• Der KreisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in Der Kreis cooperative network for the store construction and interior design sector, enabling knowledge sharing and industry collaboration

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ansorg: German retail lighting and shop fitting specialist serving international retail and hospitality brands with integrated interior solutions. Highly comparable to Scholz's shop fitting and hospitality interior work, but with a larger footprint and stronger lighting specialization.
• LIST Ladenbau: German shop fitting and interior construction company serving retail, hospitality, and office clients. Comparable service portfolio (Ladeneinrichtung, Objekteinrichtung, Innenausbau) and similar family/owner-led positioning, though operating at higher scale.
• Umdasch The Store Makers: Austrian-headquartered shop fitting and store construction group offering design, production, and installation for retail clients across Europe. Most directly comparable mid- to large-scale peer to Scholz's Ladenbau and Objekteinrichtung services, but operating at substantially greater scale.

Broad incumbents

• USM: Swiss modular furniture manufacturer (USM Haller) serving office, retail, and residential interiors with a premium systems product. Comparable as a premium-branded office and retail interior provider in the DACH market, though product-led rather than custom craft.
• Wanzl: German family-owned retail equipment and shop solutions provider with broad product range including shop fitting, merchandise presentation, and access control. Larger and broader in scope than Scholz, but overlapping in retail interior segments.
• Vitra: Swiss family-owned designer furniture and interior solutions company with strong brand presence in office and hospitality. Operates far upstream of Scholz in scale and brand, but competes for the same mid- to high-end office and hospitality interior projects in the DACH region.

Others

• Der Kreis: European trade cooperative network for the shop fitting and interior design industry. Scholz is already a member; the network is not a direct competitor but an enablement platform that aggregates demand and provides member retailers, suppliers, and fitters across Europe.
• Schreiner Innung (Carpenters' Guild): German regional guild association for master carpenters (Schreiner). Scholz holds membership; the guild itself is a professional body, not a competitor, but represents the broader peer cohort of independent Schreiner companies across Germany.
• Blum: Austrian family-owned manufacturer of furniture fittings (hinges, drawer runners, lift systems). Functions as an upstream supplier of components that Scholz uses in its custom cabinetry and shop fitting production, making Blum a key ecosystem counterpart rather than a competitor.
• Hettich: German family-owned furniture fittings and hardware manufacturer supplying hinges, drawer systems, and sliding door hardware. Equally an upstream supplier in the Schreiner value chain and a relevant peer for benchmarking the German Mittelstand furniture-supply model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scholz

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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