Swire Coca-Cola HK Modernizes Vertical Transport System for 100 Pallets/Hour

Lödige Industries has successfully modernized the vertical pallet transport infrastructure at Swire Coca-Cola HK's manufacturing facility in Shatin, Hong Kong, a project completed in March 2026 and formally celebrated on May 28, 2026. The comprehensive refurbishment replaced 11 aging hoists and conveyor systems that were over 20 years old with an advanced bin hoist system capable of moving up to 100 pallets per hour, addressing operational bottlenecks at one of the Coca-Cola Company's largest bottling partner facilities in Asia-Pacific. The modernization project represents a strategic capital investment in logistics infrastructure that extends beyond simple equipment replacement.

The new system features bidirectional functionality, expanded service coverage from floors 3-13 to ground through floor 16, enhanced safety controls, advanced sensors, fire protection, and energy-saving capabilities designed with sustainability in mind. By automating vertical material movement, the facility reduces internal forklift traffic, improves worker safety, and creates flexibility for future digital transformation and operational expansion. For supply chain professionals managing high-throughput distribution operations in space-constrained environments, this project demonstrates the operational and financial case for modernizing aging material handling infrastructure.

The ability to handle 100 pallets per hour while simultaneously improving safety metrics and reducing energy consumption illustrates how targeted automation investments can unlock capacity without facility expansion. This modernization approach is particularly relevant for beverage and consumer packaged goods companies operating critical distribution hubs in Asia-Pacific.