Renewable energies and energy efficiency measures
The foundation for sustainable production was laid back in 1965, when the family business, founded in Paderborn in 1948, relocated its production to Scherfelde. On the site of a former wool factory, a hydroelectric power plant on the nearby Diemel River has since provided us with a continuous supply of renewable energy, which forms the basis of our electricity production thanks to ongoing modernization, maintenance, and care. Since 2020, our green electricity has also been produced by our own solar park. In 2024, 1,500,000 kilowatt hours of renewable energy were generated.
Location Scherfede, Germany
A look into the future
We will continue to focus consistently on innovation and sustainability in the future. That is why we are planning a gradual conversion of the heating system in our production halls, including the use of heat pumps and waste heat. In addition, we are examining measures to optimize our compressed air system in order to tap further potential for efficiency in energy consumption.
Location Brasov, Romania
Our production facility in Romania relies on energy-efficient infrastructure: high-quality insulation materials reduce heating and cooling requirements, while modern LED lighting combined with motion detectors and timers ensures economical power consumption. Intelligent building management technology controls heating, ventilation, and lighting according to demand—an important contribution to a sustainable production environment.
To minimize emissions and resource consumption in the manufacturing process, we rely on modern, environmentally friendly technology: Efficient cutting and punching machines reduce material usage, while new sandblasting and extraction systems improve both air quality in the workplace and environmental protection. Heat pumps and smart metering also help to save energy in a targeted manner.
In order to further improve our environmental performance at our site in Romania, we will be implementing targeted measures in the coming years. The focus will be on training courses to raise environmental awareness among our employees and switching to electric vehicles and forklifts to reduce emissions. We are also paying greater attention to sustainability in our supply chain: we give preference to environmentally conscious suppliers and work together to optimize the ecological footprint of our materials. Another step is the planned installation of a 400 kW photovoltaic system to generate our own green electricity at this location as well.
ISO 14001 Certificates
We are proud that 11 Lödige Industries companies have now been certified according to ISO 14001. This certification confirms our consistent commitment to effective environmental management and the sustainable development of our processes worldwide. It is an expression of our responsibility for environmental protection and our high standards in this area.
