Renz A/S
Renz A/S designs, manufactures, and installs mechanical and electronic mailbox systems, parcel lockers, and Click & Collect solutions for Nordic and broader European markets, serving residential, student housing, municipal, aviation, hospitality, and enterprise customers via direct sales and an authorized dealer network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1969
- HeadquartersGreve, Denmark
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Renz A/S does
Renz A/S, headquartered in Greve, Denmark, designs, manufactures, and installs mechanical and electronic mailbox systems, parcel lockers, and Click & Collect solutions under the Renz Group banner. Originally established as MEFA in 1969 and rebranded to Renz A/S on January 1, 2017, the company is the Danish operating entity of Renz Group — Europe's largest manufacturer of mailboxes, parcel lockers, and mail systems — which was founded in Germany in 1925 by Erwin Renz and is led by third-generation family member Armin Renz (since 2004).
The product portfolio spans two categories. Mechanical systems include the Basic, Basic+, Exclusive, Plan, and Plan S lines plus Frontpanel Classic/Premium/Exclusive options, built from European steel including Galfan-coated, V4A stainless, and DX51 hot-dip galvanized variants with 200+ RAL color customization. Electronic systems include the myRENZbox e-Line (digital mailboxes with OLED displays), Modula and Modula Extended (automated parcel handlers), Retrofit (upgrade kit for existing mailbox installations adding parcel capacity in 3 sizes from 7 to 11 packages), Click & Collect (24/7 unattended pickup/return), and Bagageanlæg (luggage storage). Electronic systems integrate with major access control platforms (SALTO, APTUS, iLOQ, dormakaba, RUKO, ARX) over MIFARE/DESFire and connect to customer ERP systems, supporting payment terminals, receipt printers, and barcode scanners.
Renz A/S monetizes through project-based hardware sales (quote-based, not publicly priced), recurring annual service/maintenance agreements covering preventive maintenance, software updates, repairs, and inspections, plus customization revenue from RAL colors, finishes, and accessory components. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales (with dedicated Key Account Managers and project managers for B2C and B2B) and an authorized Danish dealer network spanning building-materials wholesalers (10-4 Byggecenter, Bygma, STARK, XL-Byg, Lemvigh-Müller), lock specialists (Carl Ras, Esbjerg Låseteknik), and the me-fa.dk e-commerce platform. Customer segments span residential apartment buildings, student housing, municipalities, airports (Nuuk, Billund), hotels (Scandic Spectrum), enterprise (STIHL Denmark), retail (Moccatime), and care homes, with the group operating across ~15 European countries and Greenland.
Renz A/S firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Renz A/S
- Legal name
- Renz A/S
- Website
- https://renzgroup.dk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1969
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Renz A/S designs, manufactures, and installs mechanical and electronic mailbox systems, parcel lockers, and Click & Collect solutions for Nordic and broader European markets, serving residential, student housing, municipal, aviation, hospitality, and enterprise customers via direct sales and an authorized dealer network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Renz A/S is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Greve
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Renz A/S business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales - Mechanical Mail Systems: Sale of mechanical (analog) mailboxes including Basic, Basic+, Basic Slim, Exclusive, Plan, and Plan S product lines. Products are sold as one-time purchases with installation services available. Revenue generated from product sales, customization options (RAL colors), and mounting/accessories.
- Hardware Sales - Electronic Systems: Sale of electronic mail and parcel systems including myRENZbox e-Line, Modula, Modula Extended, and Retrofit. Revenue from electronic control units, parcel lockers, touch screens, and integrated accessories. Includes potential for software/subscription components for portal management.
- Professional Services - Installation and Maintenance: Professional installation by trained and certified technicians. Service agreements available covering preventive maintenance, software updates, repairs, and annual inspections. Assembly services for multiple mailbox installations.
- Customization and Accessories: Revenue from customization options including over 200 RAL colors, special finishes, integration accessories, payment terminals, receipt printers, and barcode scanners. Parts and replacement components for existing installations.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Mechanical mailboxes - Quote-based pricing |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Electronic systems - Project-based pricing |
| Subscription | Annual | Service agreements - Annual contracts |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Renz A/S product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Renz A/S manufactures and supplies mechanical and electronic mailbox systems, parcel lockers, and Click & Collect solutions for residential buildings, commercial enterprises, and public-sector customers in Denmark and the Nordic region. The product range spans the Renz Basic, Basic+, Exclusive, Plan, and Plan S mechanical mailbox lines together with the myRENZbox electronic platform (e-Line, Modula, Modula Extended, Retrofit, Bagageanlæg, Click & Collect), produced in the EU from European Galfan-coated, hot-dip galvanized, and V4A stainless steel. The company also provides professional installation, maintenance, and service agreements, sold through an authorized dealer network and its own direct enterprise sales team.
Product overview
Renz A/S develops and produces a comprehensive portfolio of digital and mechanical mailbox systems, parcel systems, and Click & Collect solutions for the Nordic market. The product range consists of two main categories: Mechanical mailbox systems (Basic, Basic+, Exclusive, Plan, Plan S series with various front panel options) and Electronic systems (myRENZbox e-Line, Modula, Modula Extended, Retrofit, Bagageanlæg, and Click & Collect). The mechanical systems provide traditional mailbox solutions with customization options including 200+ RAL colors and various materials (galvanized steel, Galfan steel, V4A stainless steel). The electronic myRENZbox systems offer digital management via internet portals with features including SMS/email notifications, PIN code access, integration with access control systems (SALTO, APTUS, iLOQ, dormakaba, RUKO, ARX), and ERP system connectivity. The Retrofit system enables upgrading existing mechanical or electronic mailboxes with parcel capability without replacement. Products are manufactured in the EU using European steel.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- myRENZbox e-Line Electronic mailbox system with digital locks and OLED name displays, managed via the Renz internet portal and touch display, designed for residential properties and combined mail/parcel installations.
- myRENZbox Modula Fully automated parcel handling solution customizable to project needs, integrable with ERP systems, access cards, payment terminals, receipt printers, and barcode scanners, for commercial and residential parcel management.
- myRENZbox Modula Extended Extended-depth version of the Modula parcel handling system for installations requiring larger compartment sizes.
- myRENZbox Retrofit Wall-mounted electronic parcel system for upgrading existing mechanical or electronic mailbox installations with parcel capability; available in M, L, and XL sizes.
- myRENZbox Bagageanlæg Electronic luggage and valuables storage system for hotels and conference centers with 24/7 access, credit card and mobile payment, and box sizes S through 3XL.
- myRENZbox Click & Collect 24/7 pickup-and-return system that lets customers collect orders or return borrowed or rented items outside normal business hours; integrates with ERP systems, payment terminals, receipt printers, and barcode scanners.
- Renz Basic 501-502 Slim Space-saving mechanical mailbox system in modern low-height design allowing 10 mailboxes per section instead of 7, particularly suitable for vacation-home areas.
- Renz Basic 701-702 Classic and spacious mechanical mailbox system available in two surface finishes; positioned as Renz's most-sold mechanical model for apartment buildings and multi-residential projects.
- Renz Basic 700-750 Mechanical mailbox system from Renz's Basic series for residential apartment installations.
- Renz Basic 720 Through-the-wall mechanical mailbox system enabling mail collection from outside the building.
- Renz Basic 784 Standing narrow mechanical mailbox system designed for apartment buildings with small stairwells; wall-mounted installation requires minimum depth.
- Renz Basic+ (Horizontal and Vertical) High-quality mechanical mailbox system made from powder-coated galvanized steel or stainless steel with a modern design, available in horizontal and vertical configurations.
- Renz Exclusive (Horizontal and Vertical) Premium mechanical mailbox system made from Galfan steel or V4A stainless steel with softclose flaps, vandal-resistant nameplates, and doorbells, in horizontal and vertical configurations.
- Renz Plan Mechanical mailbox system with a completely flat surface and straight-lined mail slot, made from 1.2mm powder-coated Galfan steel or brushed V4A stainless steel.
- Renz Plan S Premium mechanical mailbox system constructed in solid brushed V4A stainless steel with a 6-pin security lock, positioned as an architecturally focused top-tier product.
- Renz Frontpanel Classic Front panel system with solid construction and insulated front plate in multiple thicknesses to minimize heat loss, for through-the-wall mailbox installations.
- Renz Frontpanel Premium Minimalist front panel with a fully flat surface, noise-dampened mail slot flap, and a U-value of 0.58 W/(m2K) for thermal performance.
- Renz Frontpanel Exclusive Insulated front panel with softclose flap for quiet mail delivery and draft protection for through-the-wall mailbox installations.
Quantifiable outcome
- 185 million parcels handled in Denmark in 2023 with projected growth to 1 billion by 2030 (6x growth)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Renz A/S
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Renz A/S technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration9 records
Feature4 records
Renz A/S partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Nuuk Airport (Kangerlussuaq International Airport)coreRenz delivered an advanced Click & Collect system for the new Nuuk Airport in Greenland. The system handles duty-free shopping with 30 columns delivered and plans for further expansion. The project required extensive coordination with local partners and building experts.
- Billund LufthavncoreRenz installed Click & Collect system in Billund Airport for duty-free purchases. The system allows travelers to pre-order and pick up duty-free items on return, reducing luggage during travel. This partnership served as inspiration for the Nuuk Airport installation.
- Raundahl & Moesby / Expertbeslag / V8 ConstructionminorCollaboration for Bellakvarter project in Copenhagen. Renz supplied 300 mailboxes for Bella 18 and Bella 20 buildings in partnership with construction company and hardware suppliers.
- Henning Larsen ArchitectsminorArchitectural firm specified myRENZbox e-Line for Jessens Mole residential project in Svendborg Harbor, designed to harmonize with the maritime environment.
- Sanistål / NREP A/SminorInstallation of myRENZbox system for UMEUS Kollegium in Amager. Sanistål handled installation while NREP is the property developer/owner operating across multiple Nordic countries and UK.
- ExpertbeslagminorHardware supplier partner for Bellakvarter project in Copenhagen.
- V8 ConstructionminorConstruction company partner for Bellakvarter project in Copenhagen.
- BolindcoreMajor Danish distributor of building materials and hardware. Long-standing partnership with Renz. Supplied products for Danmarksgården renovation project.
- Carl Ras A/ScoreDanish professional tools and building materials distributor. Supplier for Sandkåsvej youth housing project in Aarhus V.
- SALTO, APTUS, iLOQ, dormakaba, RUKO, ARXcoreAccess control system integrations that allow myRENZbox systems to share key cards/chips with building access systems. Enables single credential for residents to access mail, parcels, and building entry. Supports MIFARE and DESFire technologies.
- Scandic SpectrumcoreDenmark's largest hotel installed Renz luggage storage system in their Kalvebod Brygge Copenhagen location for guest convenience.
- MoccatimeminorCoffee solutions company uses e-Line click & collect system allowing customers to pick up coffee orders outside business hours.
- STIHL DenmarkcoreSTIHL Pick-Up Box solution allowing customers to collect orders and return equipment for service outside opening hours. Uses one-time PIN codes for customer access.
- DI ByggeriminorRenz A/S is a member of DI Byggeri (Danish Industry - Construction), demonstrating industry association and professional standards compliance.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Renz A/S competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Luxer One: US-based smart parcel locker and package management solution provider for residential, retail, and multifamily customers. Comparable because it deploys electronic parcel locker systems with similar software integration features, but it operates primarily in North America with a more software-led model than Renz's hardware-centric approach.
- Parcel Pending: US-based provider of smart parcel lockers for multifamily, retail, and university customers. Comparable because it serves overlapping customer segments with electronic parcel locker technology including integration with access control systems, though it is regionally focused on North America rather than competing directly with Renz in Europe.
Direct peers
- InPost: Europe's leading out-of-home parcel locker operator with networks across Poland, France, UK, Italy, Spain, and the Nordics. Comparable because both companies serve the same end customers (residential, retail, enterprise) with parcel locker infrastructure, though InPost operates as a service platform while Renz manufactures and supplies the hardware.
- Knobloch: German mailbox and parcel box manufacturer serving residential and commercial customers across Europe. Comparable because it is a focused mailbox/parcel hardware specialist with overlapping customer segments (multi-family residential, property developers, commercial buildings) competing head-to-head with Renz in DACH and broader European markets.
- ByBox: UK-based provider of smart locker and click-and-collect solutions for retail, residential, and enterprise customers. Comparable because it serves overlapping use cases (parcel pickup, returns, click-and-collect) with similar electronic locker technology, particularly relevant to Renz's UK subsidiary (Safety Letterbox Company).
- Burg-Wächter: German family-owned manufacturer of mailboxes, parcel boxes, safes, and security hardware. Comparable because it directly competes in the European mailbox and parcel locker category with similar mechanical and electronic product lines, and shares Renz's premium positioning and broad dealer distribution.
Regional players
- Salsbury Industries: US-based manufacturer of mailboxes, lockers, and architectural hardware for residential, commercial, and USPS-specification applications. Comparable because it operates in the same manufactured mailbox/locker category, but is regionally focused on North America and does not compete directly with Renz's Nordic and European footprint.
Broad incumbents
- Deutsche Post DHL (Packstation): Operates the Packstation parcel locker network across Germany and is Europe's largest integrated postal and logistics provider. Comparable because it deploys parcel locker infrastructure at scale for residential and retail customers, but competes as a vertically integrated operator rather than as a hardware manufacturer like Renz.
- Quadient: Global provider of mailing, customer experience, and parcel locker solutions with a significant European footprint. Comparable because it supplies locker-based solutions for residential and enterprise mail/parcel handling, though it operates as a diversified software-and-services platform rather than a focused hardware manufacturer.
- Pitney Bowes: US-headquartered global mailing, shipping, and mailing technology company. Comparable because it supplies mailing and parcel infrastructure to enterprise customers, though it operates as a diversified incumbent rather than as a focused European mailbox and locker manufacturer like Renz.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Renz A/S social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance5 records
Renz A/S financial estimates
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Renz A/S leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles14 records
Renz A/S subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Renz A/S funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Renz A/S M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Renz A/S
What does Renz A/S do?
Renz A/S manufactures and supplies mechanical and electronic mailbox systems, parcel lockers, and Click & Collect solutions for residential buildings, commercial enterprises, and public-sector customers in Denmark and the Nordic region. The product range spans the Renz Basic, Basic+, Exclusive, Plan, and Plan S mechanical mailbox lines together with the myRENZbox electronic platform (e-Line, Modula, Modula Extended, Retrofit, Bagageanlæg, Click & Collect), produced in the EU from European Galfan-coated, hot-dip galvanized, and V4A stainless steel. The company also provides professional installation, maintenance, and service agreements, sold through an authorized dealer network and its own direct enterprise sales team.
Is Renz A/S a public or private company?
Renz A/S is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Renz A/S founded?
Renz A/S was founded in 1969. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Renz A/S based?
Renz A/S is headquartered in Greve, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does Renz A/S make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales - Mechanical Mail Systems are the primary driver. The others are hardware Sales - Electronic Systems, professional Services - Installation and Maintenance and customization and Accessories.
Who are Renz A/S's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Luxer One and Parcel Pending. Direct peers are InPost, Knobloch, ByBox and Burg-Wächter. Salsbury Industries is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Deutsche Post DHL (Packstation), Quadient and Pitney Bowes.
Does Renz A/S have an API?
No public API is recorded for Renz A/S.