WKS Bürolösungen GmbH

What WKS Bürolösungen GmbH does

WKS Bürolösungen GmbH is a family-owned German office solutions integrator headquartered in Lörrach-Brombach, founded in 1981 and operating across the Germany–Switzerland–France Dreiländereck border region with a Basel branch since 2014. The company delivers a three-division portfolio under one roof: Büroeinrichtung (office furniture including desks, seating, storage, reception and meeting solutions, acoustic and sun-shading products), Bürotechnik (printers, multifunction systems, scanners, plotters, cloud and server infrastructure, networks, telephony, media/conference technology), and Bürobedarf (office supplies sold via its own e-commerce shop). Around 25 employees serve the combined sales, showroom, service-technician, accounting, and assembly functions from a >1,000 m² exhibition space.

The business model combines project-based furniture and IT installation sales with recurring consumables revenue (toner, cartridges, supplies) and service contracts including remote support, repair/maintenance, and financing/leasing options for capital equipment. WKS uses authorized dealer relationships with tier-1 manufacturers such as Ricoh, Brother, Palmberg, Vepa, König+Neuroth, Hammerbacher, and Narbutas (for the Silent Room acoustic pod). Its proprietary tooling is light: a Fleetmanager remote device-management system for installed print fleets, an online toner ordering portal, 3D visualization for space planning, and workplace-management consulting aligned with the German Arbeitsstättenverordnung. Go-to-market is sales-led and advisory, with direct consultation, on-site needs analysis, project proposals, and delivery/assembly, supplemented by inside sales for supplies and a self-serve online shop.

Customers are primarily regional small and medium businesses in the Lörrach and Basel area, with selected larger accounts (Mercedes-Benz Kestenholz, BMW Gottstein, AUMA R Solutions, Sparkasse, municipal governments) and a long tail of SMBs, healthcare providers, and trades. The company is family-managed, with second-generation owners Stefanie and Markus Kirchner joining in 2005 alongside co-founder Alfred Kirchner, and has pursued a steady bolt-on acquisition strategy (Bierl 1989, WKS EDV Support 1994, Markworth Kopiertechnik 2014, Wiedner Kopiertechnik 2017) to consolidate regional competitors. No external institutional capital, subsidiaries, or public listing are present.

Name

WKS Bürolösungen GmbH

Legal name

WKS Bürolösungen GmbH

Website

https://wks-bueroloesungen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WKS Bürolösungen GmbH is a family-owned regional office solutions integrator in Lörrach, Germany, supplying furniture, office technology, and supplies to SMBs, enterprises, and municipalities in the Germany–Switzerland Dreiländereck region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office Solutions / Office Equipment Services

NAICS

Office Supplies and Stationery Retailers (45941), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Computer & Office Equipment (3570), Retail-Computer & Computer Software Stores (5734), Office Furniture (2520)

akta.pro primary industry

Office Supplies, IT & Workplace Procurement Marketplaces (CRAFAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

End-User Computing Outsourcing (EUC / Desktop Services) (BPAEAMAE)

Keywords

• Office furniture solutions
• Office technology integration
• Managed print services
• Workspace planning
• Office supplies distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Lörrach-Brombach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Büroeinrichtung (Office Furniture): Sale of office furniture including desks, seating, storage, reception counters, meeting room solutions, lounge furniture, acoustic panels, and sun shading. Revenue is one-time project-based for furniture installations.
2. Bürotechnik (Office Technology): Sale and ongoing service of printers, multifunction systems, scanners, plotters, PCs, notebooks, servers, networks, telephony systems, and media technology. Includes consumables (toner, drums, waste containers) as recurring revenue. Also includes leasing, rental, and rent-to-own financing models.
3. IT and Software Solutions: Sale and implementation of cloud solutions, server infrastructure, network solutions, and media/display technology. Provided as project-based or managed services.
4. Bürobedarf (Office Supplies): Sale of office supplies via online shop including writing instruments, filing/registration materials, hygiene supplies, IT accessories, and presentation materials.
5. Professional Services: Consulting, planning, delivery, installation and mounting services for office furniture. Also includes IT support, repair, maintenance, remote support, and ergonomics consulting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

WKS Bürolösungen GmbH is a regional office solutions provider selling office furniture, office technology (printers, multifunction systems, scanners, plotters, PCs, servers, networks, telephony, media technology), and office supplies through a combination of consultation-led direct sales and an online shop. The company complements its product sales with workspace planning, 3D visualization, delivery, installation, IT support, repair, remote maintenance, and leasing/financing services across the Germany–Switzerland border region.

Product overview

WKS Bürolösungen GmbH is a regional office solutions provider offering a comprehensive three-division portfolio: Büroeinrichtung (office furniture including desks, seating, storage, and meeting furniture), Bürotechnik (office technology including printers, multifunction systems, scanners, plotters, cloud solutions, servers, networks, PCs, notebooks, telephony, and media technology), and Bürobedarf (office supplies via online shop). The company complements its product offerings with extensive services including IT support, repair/maintenance, remote support, financing options, space planning and 3D visualization, and delivery/assembly services. The portfolio spans physical office infrastructure from furniture through technology to consumables, unified by consulting-led sales and service support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Büroeinrichtung (Office Furniture Solutions) Complete office furniture solutions covering desks, seating, storage cabinets, shelving, reception counters, meeting and lounge furniture, acoustic panels, and sun shading for businesses setting up or modernizing workspaces. Targeted at regional SMBs, enterprises, and municipal offices in the Lörrach/Basel area.
• Bürotechnik (Office Technology Solutions) Distribution and integration of printers, multifunction systems, scanners, plotters, PCs and notebooks, servers, network solutions, cloud computing, telephony (VoIP and traditional), and media/presentation technology. Targeted at businesses of all sizes in the region needing IT and print infrastructure.
• Bürobedarf (Office Supplies Online Shop) Online shop selling writing instruments, filing and registration materials, hygiene supplies, ink and toner cartridges, and IT accessories. Enables self-serve purchasing for existing customers and supports recurring consumables revenue.
• IT Support and Managed Services Customer-oriented IT support including network installation, hardware and software setup, integration of printers and multifunction devices into networks, and implementation of backup solutions. Targeted at regional businesses needing ongoing IT management.
• Repair and Maintenance Services Technical repair and maintenance for printers, copiers, scanners, and telephone systems, supporting customers who have purchased equipment from WKS. Includes remote support via telemaintenance tools.
• Remote Support / Fernwartung Remote maintenance and support for software and hardware problems on customer devices, delivered via remote access tools. Minimum billing of 15 minutes per session. Targeted at customers of WKS's installed technology base.
• Financing, Leasing, and Rental Models Leasing, rental, rent-to-own, and all-inclusive packages providing customers with flexible acquisition paths for office technology and equipment, avoiding capital tied up in IT investments.
• Consulting, Planning, and 3D Visualization Needs analysis, initial concept development, space planning, and 3D visualization to help customers design and preview office layouts and workspace configurations before purchase.
• Delivery, Installation, and Office Relocation Complete delivery and professional installation of office furniture, including office relocation management and on-site mounting for new office environments.
• Workspace Management (Arbeitsplatzmanagement) Consulting Workplace management consulting covering efficient space utilization and compliance with German workplace safety regulations (Arbeitsstättenverordnung). Includes ergonomic advisory delivered by certified ergonomics coaches.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1–2 business day delivery for toner and consumables
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PalmbergcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffice furniture manufacturer. WKS features Palmberg products as a named partner in its furniture portfolio.
• VepacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch office furniture manufacturer. WKS carries Vepa products and credits the manufacturer for image rights.
• KönigührathcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffice furniture manufacturer featured in WKS's partner portfolio.
• DeskincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffice furniture and seating manufacturer represented by WKS.
• GermaniaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffice furniture manufacturer in WKS's partner network.
• KleinkopfminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffice furniture manufacturer in WKS's partner network.
• BrothercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrint and imaging equipment manufacturer. WKS sells Brother printers and multifunction devices.
• RicohcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor print and imaging technology provider. WKS offers Ricoh printer and multifunction systems.
• HammerbachercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffice furniture manufacturer. WKS features Hammerbacher products in its furniture portfolio.
• Orgami SistecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffice furniture and system solutions manufacturer in WKS's partner network.
• ManuflexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlexible office furniture systems manufacturer in WKS's partner network.
• Chair SupplyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeating/specialty chair supplier in WKS's partner network.
• SMV (Büromöbel)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffice furniture manufacturer in WKS's partner network.
• Head (Office Furniture)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffice furniture brand in WKS's partner network.
• NARBUTASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSilent Room acoustic pod manufacturer. WKS offers the NARBUTAS Silent Room product for acoustic solutions in open-plan offices.
• pcom – Internet DiensteminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInternet services provider responsible for WKS's website development and hosting (referenced in the Impressum).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Lyreco: Pan-European leader in B2B office supplies, workplace, and PPE distribution. Comparable to WKS's Bürobedarf and Bürotechnik divisions but at vastly larger scale with a multi-country catalogue and delivery network.
• ALSO Group: European IT distribution and managed services platform serving resellers and integrators. Comparable to WKS's IT/cloud/server solutions distribution and managed services scope, but operating at wholesale scale across multiple countries.
• Viking (Office Depot Europe): European B2B office supplies cataloger serving SMBs and enterprise. Comparable to WKS's consumables and basic equipment offering, with established national delivery infrastructure in Germany.
• Staples Germany (formerly Office Centre): B2B office products retailer with German retail and online presence. Comparable to WKS's office supplies and basic office equipment offering, with broader catalogue and stronger digital channel.
• Bechtle AG: Germany's largest IT systems house, offering managed services, workplace/print infrastructure, and IT procurement. Overlaps with WKS's Bürotechnik (cloud, servers, networks, managed print) and IT support services.
• OTTO Office (OTTO Work Force group): Major German B2B office supplies and furniture e-commerce retailer serving SMBs and enterprise. Comparable product breadth (supplies, furniture, technology) to WKS but with national scale and a digital-first model.

Emerging players

• Hammerbacher: German office furniture manufacturer sold through dealer partners including WKS. Comparable on the furniture manufacturing side; relevant as both a partner and partial supply-chain peer in the same regional value chain.
• Palmberg Büroeinrichtungen: German office furniture manufacturer (WKS partner). Comparable on furniture product portfolio and dealer-network distribution model; useful as a manufacturing-side peer in the same niche.

Direct peers

• Büromarkt Böttcher: German regional office supplies and furniture retailer with showroom-based sales model. Closely comparable to WKS in business model: physical showroom, B2B focus, furniture + supplies bundling, advisory-led sales.
• Köhler Bürotechnik: Regional German office technology specialist (copiers, printers, managed print services). Comparable to WKS's Bürotechnik division and managed services layer, with similar OEM partnerships (Ricoh, Konica Minolta).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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