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Innovation Days 2026: A Spectacular Return After 12 Years
On September 10 and 11, 2026, the global heavy transport community gathered in Memmingen, Germany. Twelve years after hosting its last Innovation Days, Goldhofer once again welcomed customers from around the world to its headquarters. Many of them had attended the event back in 2014. They knew what to expect: groundbreaking products, technical expertise, and meaningful discussions with the people shaping the future of the industry. More than 600 customers accepted Goldhofer’s invitation to experience firsthand why the Bavarian manufacturer continues to be recognized as a leader in innovation. Across 2 days and as part of an extensive program, visitors gained exclusive insight into the latest developments from both Goldhofer Transport Technology and Airport Technology.
Visitors to the Innovation Days saw plenty of impressive hardware, including larger vehicles, new systems, live demonstrations, and world premieres. “The PST/SL-ES did not convince us because of one individual specification. What mattered was the overall economic impact. The ability to switch between stability and maneuverability depending on the situation creates entirely new possibilities for transport planning. We require fewer axle lines and can execute projects more efficiently,” said Jan Sarens, director Technical Solutions, Projects & Engineering at Sarens NV. Within Airport Technology, Goldhofer presented one of the most compelling stories of the entire event. The focus was not on introducing individual vehicles; instead, it centered around a challenge currently facing airports, airlines and ground handlers around the world.
Large international hubs, regional airports, diverse aircraft fleets, different towing distances, and varying operational challenges require a fleet strategy that matches the realities of each operation. This is where PHOENIX, ATLAS 2 and ATLAS 3 come together as a complementary system. The PHOENIX remains the solution for high-performance towing and longer operating ranges. The ATLAS 2 provides maximum flexibility for efficient gate operations across a broad range of aircraft types. The ATLAS 3 offers a highly focused solution specifically tailored to the vast narrowbody market segment that continues to drive global air traffic growth.
Twelve years after the last Innovation Days, Goldhofer did not simply showcase innovation. The company demonstrated that innovation is deeply embedded in its culture. The wait was worth it.
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Among the highlights were the new PST/SL-ES (285), the world premiere of the ATLAS 3, the E-PowerPack, the economically optimized PST/ES-E (315), the new STEPSTAR MPA, and the FT SERIES.
“What convinced us about ATLAS was not a single feature. It was the philosophy behind it. Goldhofer did not ask, ‘What is the most powerful vehicle we can build?’ The more important question was, ‘What does an airport really need at the gate?’ That thinking is reflected throughout the entire concept. ATLAS makes operations simpler, more predictable and more efficient. And that is exactly what matters in day-to-day operations,” shared Joe Miller, senior vice president – Operations & Customer Center at Delta Air Lines.
The E PowerPack was unveiled to the public for the first time at bauma 2025. From the outset, its development followed a clear philosophy: electrification should not be pursued for its own sake. What makes the E PowerPack remarkable is not simply that it is electric. Its significance lies in the fact that, for many operators, it no longer represents a compromise. With approximately 260 kW (340 hp) of electric power, active thermal management, full integration into Goldhofer’s telematics system and an architecture that incorporates proven expertise from Goldhofer’s electric Airport Technology products, the E PowerPack delivers everything users expect from a professional heavy transport solution.
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