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Lödige Industries

German supplier of logistics systems and lifting solutions, established in 1948 and active in over 40 countries.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

Lödige Industries is a supplier of logistics systems and lifting solutions. According to its official About Us page, it is one of the world's leading suppliers of logistics systems and lifting solutions with more than 1,500 employees and subsidiaries in Europe, Asia, America and the Middle East. The company was established in 1948 and is 100% privately owned, with production areas in Germany (21,000 sqm) and Romania (9,200 sqm), and is active in over 40 countries. Its solutions range from elevators to complex material flow systems, covering areas such as air freight, transport and storage of goods and cars, car park solutions, warehouse solutions, and lift modernization.

History

Lödige Industries was established in 1948 by Dipl.-Ing. Alois Lödige in Paderborn, Germany, as the mechanical engineering company "Dipl.-Ing. A. Lödige Maschinenfabrik". In 1949, the company's first product, the "Hubfix", was unveiled at the first industrial exhibition after the war in Frankfurt. In 1953, the company constructed hydraulic lifting platforms with a capacity of up to 100 t. In 1961, its legal status changed to GmbH (private limited company). In 1965, new production halls were established in Warburg/Scherfede. In 1966, Alois Lödige formed Lödige Benelux to serve customers in the Netherlands. In 1975, the first air cargo project was completed: the KLM air cargo terminal at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. In 1980, Dr. Rudolf Lödige, nephew of the founder, became managing director. Throughout the 80s and 90s, Lödige continued to build on its success. As of the official About Us page, the company is 100% privately owned, has over 1,500 employees worldwide, production areas in Germany (21,000 sqm) and Romania (9,200 sqm), and is active in over 40 countries.

Products and positioning

One of the world's leading suppliers of logistics systems and lifting solutions, focused on quality, innovation and partnership.

  • SHERPA

    Designed for the transport of goods-only, with free-standing lift construction that can be easily integrated into existing buildings and racking systems.

  • ESCORTA

    Has cabin equipment and other details that allow the transport of people and goods, with free-standing lift construction.

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