Lödige Industries Recognised as Global Market Leader 2026
Leadership confirmed in two key sectors: Air Cargo Terminals and Automated Parking Systems
Warburg/Paderborn, 6 November 2025 – The WirtschaftsWoche magazine and the University of St. Gallen have once again named Lödige Industries as one of Germany’s Global Market Leaders for 2026 – in Air Cargo Terminals and Automated Parking Systems.
This double recognition underlines Lödige Industries’ position among the world’s most innovative providers of technical solutions for efficient material flows and urban mobility. For decades, the company has set international standards with tailored systems combining efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Global Market Leader in Air Cargo Terminals
As a trusted partner to leading international airports, Lödige Industries provides machinery, automation, and software systems that ensure safe and highly efficient air cargo handling. Today, nearly every second tonne of air freight worldwide moves with Lödige technology. From New York to Hong Kong, fully automated high-bay warehouses, intelligent conveying systems, ergonomic workstations, and driverless transport vehicles guarantee seamless cargo flows. Integrated software controls and monitors all operations in real time, maintaining top quality and safety standards.
“We are very proud to once again be recognised as a global market leader,” says Philippe De Backer, CEO of Lödige Industries. “This recognition is not only a success for our company but for our customers, who rely on our technology to stay competitive in a rapidly changing industry.”
Global Market Leader in Automated Parking Systems
Lödige Industries is also a world leader in automated parking technologies. Its systems reduce required parking space by up to 60 per cent, making a significant contribution to sustainable, liveable cities. With more than 80 installations worldwide – including Sydney, New York, and Aarhus – Lödige Industries is a pioneer in automated parking. Europe’s largest system at Aarhus’ DOKK1 building has handled over 2.7 million parking cycles since 2015, with an average retrieval time of just 62 seconds.
“Urbanisation and sustainable mobility are key challenges of our time,” says Philippe De Backer. “Our parking systems combine user comfort with efficient land use – helping cities become greener and more people-friendly.”