Lödige Industries, a leading provider of logistics systems, has successfully completed the comprehensive upgrade and refurbishment of the vertical pallet transport system at Swire Coca-Cola HK’s manufacturing facility in Shatin, Hong Kong. Completed in March 2026, the modernisation project increases throughput by enabling higher travelling speeds for hoists and conveyors, supporting the operational demands of one of Swire Coca-Cola’s largest and most critical beverage distribution hubs in Hong Kong.
To mark the completion of the project, Swire Coca-Cola HK hosted an official ceremony on May 28, 2026. Nicholas Tripptree, Managing Director of Asia-Pacific for Lödige Industries, joined the ribbon-cutting ceremony to offer his congratulations. Tripptree praised the close, collaborative partnership between the two companies and highlighted the newly modernised system’s role as a highly resilient backbone for Swire Coca-Cola HK’s daily logistics operations.
As the fifth-largest bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company globally, Swire Coca-Cola HK holds the exclusive franchise rights to manufacture, market, and distribute Coca-Cola products across multiple key territories, including Greater China. The manufacturing facility in Shatin has been in operation since 1991. To support newly renovated, high-throughput production lines, the facility’s material transportation infrastructure, which previously relied on 11 legacy hoists and a conveyor system over 20 years old, required a comprehensive modernisation to eliminate operational bottlenecks.
Lödige Industries delivered a customer solution that completely fits Swire Coca-Cola HK’s specific operational processes and requirements. Due to the physical limitations of the existing hoist shaft and housing, the company tailor-made and fully replaced the entire setup of 11 hoists according to the precise site conditions. The overhaul also included the removal of an old hoist, installation of new conveyors, interface stations, and an advanced control system.
This revamped Bin Hoist System (BHS) has evolved far beyond a simple vertical transport upgrade and now serves as a smart logistics backbone supporting the facility’s daily operations. By introducing a bidirectional function and extending service coverage from floors 3–13 to G–16, the system enables the seamless automated movement of up to 100 pallets per hour, enhancing overall reliability and throughput while supporting future operational demands.
Furthermore, the automated solution enhances workplace safety by creating a more controlled environment that reduces internal traffic and reliance on forklifts. This is supported by enhanced enclosures, advanced sensors, and integrated fire protection. Designed with sustainability in mind, the system incorporates energy-saving features and smart standby modes to minimise unnecessary power usage, helping align the high-throughput facility with modern green supply chain standards. The infrastructure has also been designed for flexibility, offering compatibility with advanced automation technologies to support future operational expansion and digital transformation.
The solution was developed using Lödige Industries’ expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering, controls software, system design, installation and commissioning. The upgraded system was tailored to the site’s operational requirements while providing capacity to support future business needs.
“Integrating a vertical transportation system into such a high-throughput facility demonstrates how advanced material handling can be applied in demanding, space-constrained environments. Beyond boosting efficiency, these systems optimise modern supply chains aiming to reduce energy consumption, minimise forklift traffic, and improve worker safety,” says Tripptree. “We are grateful for Swire Coca-Cola HK’s partnership. Following the successful project handover, Lödige Industries remains by the side of Swire Coca-Cola HK as a reliable partner, securing long-term operational excellence through an established service contract.”
