Paderborn, 5 November 2026 - Lödige Industries has once again been named World Market Leader for automated parking systems by WirtschaftsWoche in cooperation with the University of St. Gallen. With one of the world’s most extensive product and service portfolios, innovative automation solutions and in-house software development, the Paderborn-based company is shaping the development of modern parking systems. Its systems enable the efficient use of limited space in cities, freeing up valuable areas for sustainable urban development.
Demand for intelligent parking solutions that make optimal use of limited space is growing internationally. With its automated parking systems, Lödige Industries plays a key role in the efficient use of urban land. Compared with conventional car parks, its systems can reduce space requirements by up to 60 per cent, opening up new opportunities for housing, green spaces and public use. Through the white paper “Urban Futures in Transition”, published jointly with BABLE Smart Cities and IFH Köln, the company also brings its expertise to the debate on the future of urban mobility and sustainable use of parking space.
From car lifts and mechanical parking solutions to fully automated systems, Lödige Industries offers tailored solutions for a wide range of building types and uses. One of the company’s particular strengths lies in its in-house software development: intelligent control systems optimise parking processes, reduce waiting times and enable convenient, fully automated operation. Comprehensive services, ranging from planning and installation to maintenance, remote monitoring and the modernisation of existing systems, complement its technology portfolio. In this way, Lödige Industries supports its customers throughout the entire lifecycle of a parking system and helps maintain its long-term performance.
Another important step in strengthening the company’s market position: since October 2026, Swiss-Park has been part of Lödige Industries. By combining the expertise of both companies, the group is expanding its product portfolio and creating additional opportunities for developing space-efficient parking solutions.
The company’s leading international position is demonstrated by numerous landmark projects. In Aarhus, Denmark, Lödige Industries delivered Europe’s largest automated car park, with 972 parking spaces. Since opening in 2015, it has recorded more than three million parking operations. Germany’s largest automated parking system, with 285 parking spaces at the MIZAL Campus in Düsseldorf, also comes from Lödige Industries. In Sydney, the company completed the automated car park at The Lennox residential tower. With 327 parking spaces, it is the largest of its kind in Australia.
“We owe this renewed recognition as World Market Leader above all to the architects, property developers and building owners who entrust their projects to us. When space is scarce, design options become crucial. Whether a car lift, a double stacker or a fully automated system, the right solution depends on the site, the building concept and the number of parking spaces required. With Swiss-Park, we are expanding the range of options available to our customers. We can now evaluate different options early in the design phase and choose the solution that saves space and keeps the building easily accessible,” says Philippe De Backer, CEO of Lödige Industries.
About the WirtschaftsWoche World Market Leader Award
WirtschaftsWoche is one of Germany’s leading business magazines and is part of the Handelsblatt Media Group. It covers current developments in business and politics, as well as companies, markets and innovations.
The World Market Leader ranking is compiled annually by Prof. Dr. Christoph Müller, Adjunct Professor at the University of St. Gallen. To qualify, a company must rank first or second worldwide in terms of revenue in at least one relevant market segment. Additional criteria include annual revenue of at least €50 million, with at least 50 per cent generated abroad and across three continents. The company’s owners must also be based in Germany, at least in part.
