TLD Information

TLD has been specializing for over 70 years in the design, manufacturing, sales, and after-sales services of aircraft Ground Support Equipment (GSE). Part of the ALVEST Group, TLD is committed to helping Aviation become Leaner and Greener. As the global GSE leader, TLD boasts a global workforce of 2,200 employees including 230 R&D engineers, thriving on a foundation of strong values and ethics. Our team is passionate about groundbreaking innovation, shaping the future of the GSE industry. TLD provides a complete range of solutions to lead the green transition and meet the challenges of ramp electrification and automation. From cargo loaders to aircraft pushback tractors, through ground power units, air conditioning units and passenger stairs, TLD covers the entire GSE spectrum. On any given year, TLD products get typically commissioned throughout 150+ countries. TLD’s field service team is distributed across our global network of 45 local offices. The company operates 10 factories located in North America, Europe, India and China, each specializing in various types of equipment and supported by dedicated engineering resources. TLD is ISO 14001 and 9001 certified. The TLD teams are fully committed to a bold ESG roadmap. Today, over 50% of TLD GSE production is electric GSE. TLD also leads the way to introduce autonomous GSE and ADAS technologies into airports. Over the past two years, TLD has sold GSE to 1,300 customers, including airlines, ground handlers, airports, cargo companies, air forces, and aerospace OEMs.