Joloda Enhances Global Footprint in 2024

The global material handling equipment market size was estimated at GBP 182 billion in 2023 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8% from 2024 to 2030.*

To accommodate this aggressive growth, driven by rapid industrialisation and increased demand for automation in material handling equipment worldwide, Joloda Hydraroll, a world leader in loading solutions, has been significantly expanding its operations. This strategic move aims to enhance the company’s capacity to serve a growing global customer base and further strengthen its leading position in the logistics and transportation industry.

Joloda Hydraroll and Lodamaster Join Forces

This growth began two years ago when the company partnered with Lodamaster to strengthen the conveyor market in the United Kingdom. Through this partnership, Joloda Conveyor Services (JCS), the company’s division responsible for the sales, installation, conveyor repairs and conveyor maintenance, became the first and only distributor of Lodamaster products in the UK. Joloda Conveyor Systems also took on the responsibility for servicing and maintaining all of Lodamaster’s Telescopic Boom Conveyors and integration systems installed in the United Kingdom.

The partnership offers superior services by combining Lodamaster’s advanced technology with JCS’s thorough understanding of conveyor mechanics, preventing breakdowns and extending equipment lifespan. Moreover, the collaboration integrates cutting-edge safety features from both companies, ensuring conveyor systems operate efficiently while adhering to the highest safety standards.

Joloda Hydraroll and Forankra Unite to Strengthen EU Loading Solutions

After strengthening its position in the United Kingdom, Joloda Hydraroll turned its attention to consolidating its presence in the European Union. The first step was taken in 2023 when the company announced a partnership with Forankra. The agreement united Joloda Hydraroll’s cutting-edge range of automated loading systems and manual loading solutions with Forankra’s specialised expertise in cargo securing and lifting equipment. The result revolutionised the loading process for businesses across Spain and Portugal, providing them with more efficient, secure, and sustainable logistics operations.

Forankra Group is a leading provider of cargo-securing, cargo optimisation, and lifting equipment, serving various sectors such as road, air, and maritime transportation, as well as industrial and OEM applications.

Forankra Group’s 12 strategically located service centres across Europe and a state-of-the-art production facility in Poland enable it to reduce lead times, offer low-volume customisations, and meet clients’ specific requirements with exceptional precision.

Arrival on the African Continent

Also in 2024, Joloda Hydraroll partnered with S4, a South African company providing end-to-end customised solutions for industrial automation and software. This strategic move marked the company’s arrival on the African continent.

With a team of highly qualified engineers and IT specialists committed to developing innovative products, combined with extensive experience gained both domestically and internationally, S4 provides cost-effective automation and machine-building solutions that are uniquely tailored to meet the specific needs of their clients.

Through this agreement, S4 became the representative of Joloda Hydraroll in South Africa, offering advanced loading solutions to companies in the continent’s largest economy.

Scandinavian Market Expansion Through Actiw Oy Acquisition

In 2024, Joloda Hydraroll began the year with its sights set on Scandinavia, announcing the acquisition of Actiw Oy, a Finnish company specialising in automated loading solutions for the unmodified trailer market.

This partnership is particularly advantageous for companies in the FMCG sector in Europe, where trailers can cover exceptionally long distances between factory and warehouse buildings without unloading. Thanks to the union between Joloda Hydraroll and Actiw Oy, these companies can now access solutions such as The LoadPlate® and The LoadMatic®.

The LoadPlate® is a semi-automated system designed for loading containers and standard trucks, capable of handling metal, timber, and intricate cargo. In contrast, the LoadMatic® offers a fully automated solution for loading standard trucks and containers, efficiently transporting palletised and palletless industrial goods.

Launch of Joloda Air Cargo Equipment Marks New Industry Focus

A few months after the joint announcement with Actiw Oy, Joloda Hydraroll turned its attention to the skies, specifically the air cargo transportation industry. In April 2024, the company launched Joloda Air Cargo Equipment.

This new division is responsible for designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing a complete range of equipment for air cargo handling operations. To achieve this, the company fostered a strategic partnership with Air Tech Innovations, a leading specialist in air cargo handling systems with a particular focus on airside operations. Their offerings include robust automated systems, advanced sortation solutions, and comprehensive turnkey operations designed to meet specific requirements, complemented by specialised software.

Strengthening Latin American Presence

The most recent strategic move occurred in June when Dodona S.A.S., a company specialising in importing and distributing industrial equipment for the FMCG, food and beverage, chemical and packaging, and energy industries, joined Joloda Hydraroll’s Distributor Network in Latin America. This union allows Joloda Hydraroll to increase its penetration and competitiveness in the Latin American market, especially in countries such as Peru, Guatemala, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia.

The logistics industry is rapidly expanding worldwide, and with over 500,000 loading systems in operation globally, Joloda Hydraroll is in a prime position to help its clients overcome the growing challenges of the industry and enhance the global flow of goods and services.

*https://www.grandviewresearch.com/horizon/outlook/material-handling-equipment-market-size/global