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Former UK sales lead now responsible for the business in Great Britain and Ireland ? predecessor Michael Baul takes on a new role within the group
Dave Welford takes over as Managing Director of Lödige Industries? UK companies
Paderborn / Staines-upon-Thames, 15.10.2026 (PresseBox) - Dave Welford took over as Managing Director of Lödige (United Kingdom) Limited and Northern Elevator Limited on 1 October 2026. Previously responsible for sales in the UK, he now leads Lödige Industries? activities in Great Britain and Ireland. He succeeds Michael Baul, who is taking on a new role within the group.
In his previous role, Dave Welford played a key part in developing the business and expanding customer relationships in the UK. As Managing Director, he will lead the further development of both companies, building on his experience of the UK market and on established customer relationships.
?For our customers, it is essential that their contacts know their installations, projects and requirements. Dave Welford has helped build many of these customer relationships himself,? says Philippe De Backer, CEO of Lödige Industries. ?His appointment reflects our commitment to continuity and ensures that our customers in Great Britain and Ireland can continue to rely on familiar contacts and dependable support, from project to service.?
?I?m looking forward to taking on responsibility for both companies and shaping their further development together with our team,? says Dave Welford. ?My particular thanks go to Michael Baul for his support and the foundations he has laid, and to Philippe De Backer for the trust he has placed in me. I?m proud to build on this and to make the most of the opportunities ahead.?
For customers, partners and employees, the existing company structure remains in place. Both companies will continue to trade under their current names, and locations and contacts remain unchanged. Northern Elevator Limited has been part of Lödige (United Kingdom) Limited since 2022. Together, the companies serve their customers from Staines-upon-Thames, Leeds, Newcastle and Dublin.
During his time as Managing Director, Michael Baul made a significant contribution to the growth and development of the UK business. He will remain with the Lödige Industries Group and will initially continue to work in the UK. His future role will be announced in due course.
In his previous role, Dave Welford played a key part in developing the business and expanding customer relationships in the UK. As Managing Director, he will lead the further development of both companies, building on his experience of the UK market and on established customer relationships.
?For our customers, it is essential that their contacts know their installations, projects and requirements. Dave Welford has helped build many of these customer relationships himself,? says Philippe De Backer, CEO of Lödige Industries. ?His appointment reflects our commitment to continuity and ensures that our customers in Great Britain and Ireland can continue to rely on familiar contacts and dependable support, from project to service.?
?I?m looking forward to taking on responsibility for both companies and shaping their further development together with our team,? says Dave Welford. ?My particular thanks go to Michael Baul for his support and the foundations he has laid, and to Philippe De Backer for the trust he has placed in me. I?m proud to build on this and to make the most of the opportunities ahead.?
For customers, partners and employees, the existing company structure remains in place. Both companies will continue to trade under their current names, and locations and contacts remain unchanged. Northern Elevator Limited has been part of Lödige (United Kingdom) Limited since 2022. Together, the companies serve their customers from Staines-upon-Thames, Leeds, Newcastle and Dublin.
During his time as Managing Director, Michael Baul made a significant contribution to the growth and development of the UK business. He will remain with the Lödige Industries Group and will initially continue to work in the UK. His future role will be announced in due course.
Über "Lödige Industries GmbH":
Headquartered in Paderborn, Germany, Lödige Industries is the world market leader for air cargo terminals and automated parking systems and is also a leading provider of logistics systems for warehouses and industry as well as lift solutions. With offices around the world Lödige Industries provides material handling solutions for a wide range of customers. Founded in 1948, the family-owned business specializes in the supply of complex material handling systems from planning, design, programming and commissioning to service. In 2025, Lödige Industries generated €246 million in revenue. The company employs approximately 1,500 people.
About Lödige (United Kingdom) Limited
Lödige Industries opened its first UK office in 1986 and has since delivered thousands of projects across Great Britain and Ireland. Its portfolio comprises passenger lifts, goods lifts, parking solutions and air cargo handling equipment, backed by nationwide service coverage. Northern Elevator Limited has been part of the Lödige Industries Group since 2022 and is managed by Lödige (United Kingdom) Limited. Offices are located in Staines-upon-Thames, Leeds, Newcastle and Dublin.
www.lodige.com
About Lödige (United Kingdom) Limited
Lödige Industries opened its first UK office in 1986 and has since delivered thousands of projects across Great Britain and Ireland. Its portfolio comprises passenger lifts, goods lifts, parking solutions and air cargo handling equipment, backed by nationwide service coverage. Northern Elevator Limited has been part of the Lödige Industries Group since 2022 and is managed by Lödige (United Kingdom) Limited. Offices are located in Staines-upon-Thames, Leeds, Newcastle and Dublin.
www.lodige.com