News and press releases
Liebherr Group
2024-10-10
News
Pioneering work in the quarry: Liebherr and STRABAG test hydrogen wheel loader
Together with STRABAG, Liebherr is taking important steps towards a decarbonised construction site. In a project that recently started at the Kanzelstein quarry in Gratkorn, STRABAG is testing Liebherr’s large hydrogen-powered wheel loader over a period of two years. Energie Steiermark will supply green hydrogen for its own hydrogen filling station at the quarry. The L 566 H wheel loader is the world’s first large wheel loader with a hydrogen engine.
2024-10-09
Listicles
Five key takeaways from MINExpo 2024
MINExpo is the world’s largest mining event. Every four years, professionals from mining companies from across the globe come together in Las Vegas, USA, to engage with the latest news, products and innovations from the industry. 2024 was Liebherr’s seventh time attending the exhibition, and this one was our biggest yet! MINExpo presented us with the opportunity to engage with our customers and colleagues from all over the world and prove why Liebherr is your mining partner. Here’s everything you need to know about Liebherr at MINExpo 2024.
2024-10-09
News
Liebherr supports China Eastern Airlines in Airbus A350 nose landing gear maintenance
Liebherr’s technical support team successfully completed a nose landing gear maintenance on a China Eastern Airlines Airbus A350.
2024-10-09
Press releases
Liebherr supplies propane-based HVAC systems for Stadler's Nordic Express
Liebherr-Transportation Systems was commissioned by Stadler Rheintal AG to supply 166 heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) units, which will be installed in Stadler’s NT FLIRT NEX trains, also known as Nordic Express. The HVAC systems use propane as refrigerant, a more climate-friendly alternative compared to conventional coolants.
2024-10-07
News
A Challenging Application: Hollaus company puts Liebherr to the test in reservoir construction
Hollaus is an Austrian construction company renowned for its expertise founded on decades of experience and the application of the latest technology. The company equipment fleet is substantial and enables it to implement large, challenging construction projects in the Alpine region. Hollaus holds a pivotal role in the current construction project in the Austrian Zillertal: To underpin the viability of the ski resort, the company is constructing a reservoir, over 2,000 metres above sea level, which has a total usable holding capacity of 160,550 m³.
2024-10-07
Press releases
Starting a new chapter: the training year at Liebherr
For many talented young people, September marks the start of a new phase in their lives: the 2024/2025 training year has begun and Liebherr welcomed around 500 young men and women at various Group sites on this important date. Whether technical or commercial, the variety of apprenticeships at Liebherr is vast and forward-looking. On their way to becoming future specialists, the next few years for these up-and-coming talents will be all about combining theory and practice, and growing together as a team.
2024-10-01
Press releases
Liebherr announces the handover of an additional STS crane to a longstanding customer, continuing its track record of providing state-of-the-art container handling technology to the North American market. With over 130 Liebherr maritime cranes playing a crucial role in the region, Liebherr remains a trusted partner for US ports.
2024-09-30
News
Liebherr and Fortescue at MINExpo 2024: Together for zero emission mining
475 zero emission Liebherr mining machines – with one of these machines having been unveiled at MINExpo 2024, on September 24: the autonomous battery-electric T 264 truck, containing a battery electric power system developed by Fortescue Zero. Together, the two companies will develop and validate a range of further zero emission mining solutions, which will result in a zero emission mining ecosystem operational by 2030. The billion-deal amounts to the largest single deal in the Liebherr Group’s 75-year history.
2024-09-30
Press releases
Liebherr and EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING sign major service contract
Liebherr-Aerospace and EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING announce the signature of a three-year agreement covering the maintenance of heat transfer equipment on board the Airbus A320ceo/neo fleet of EGYPTAIR. The contract also covers the Airbus A320ceo/neo fleets of other airlines, which are presently supported by EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING. The goal: Customers shall benefit from fast response and shorter turn-around-times as well as Liebherr’s Original Equipment Manufacturer experience.
2024-09-26
Press releases
BHP and Liebherr sign new Global Framework Agreement at MINExpo 2024
At MINExpo 2024, Liebherr and BHP announced the signing of a Global Framework Agreement. Built on an existing agreement, this renewed partnership solidifies Liebherr as one of BHP’s preferred mining equipment suppliers across the company’s global assets.
2024-09-26
Press releases
Better in every detail: the new 440 HC-L from Liebherr
The next generation of Liebherr luffing jib cranes has arrived. The 440 HC-L easily manages an out-of-service position of less than eleven metres, reducing the space required. Lifting capacity has been increased, new materials have found their way into crane production and assembly times are now shorter.
2024-09-26
Press releases
Liebherr and Asia Digital Engineering sign Health Management cooperation agreement
Liebherr-Aerospace and Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) announce their agreement on a trend-setting Health Management cooperation. The collaboration will enhance predictive maintenance capabilities for the Airbus A320ceo/neo on ADE’s digital fleet management platform ELEVADE and will enable ADE to benefit from a growing set of predictive maintenance algorithms and trend monitoring applications by Liebherr.
2024-09-25
News
Liebherr and Azul sign health management contract
Azul will benefit from tailored health management services including predictive maintenance algorithms and trend monitoring applications by Liebherr.
2024-09-25
Press releases
Liebherr presents the A 922 railroad excavator at Innotrans 2024
Liebherr is presenting the A 922 Rail Litronic at Innotrans 2024. Because it is a railroad machine, the A 922 Rail is suitable for use on railway tracks and for road construction and is fast thanks to the mobile undercarriage. A rail travel drive is mounted on both sides of the undercarriage. When entering the rails, the rail travel drive lifts the tyres to rail height. The inside wheels of the dual tyres ensure travel of the excavator on the tracks.
2024-09-25
Press releases
New Liebherr mobile cranes for Scotland
To mark its 20th anniversary, Stoddart Crane Hire gave itself a special gift: just in time for its planned summer celebrations, the Scottish crane service provider put a new Liebherr LTM 1150-5.3 mobile crane into operation. The family-run business, based in Muir of Ord, west of Inverness and about 10 kilometres from the famous Loch Ness, has made a name for itself as a crane service provider on Scotland's islands, among other areas.
2024-09-25
Press Kits
All press releases Liebherr has published for MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2024 in Las Vegas (USA) – the biggest global event for the mining industry.
2024-09-24
Press releases
Liebherr presents its latest mining technology at MINExpo 2024
At this year’s MINExpo, Liebherr is presenting advancements from its mining, earthmoving, mobile and crawler cranes, components and aerospace and transportation product segments. The company has made a number of product announcements during the exhibition, including the unveiling of its autonomous battery-electric T 264 haul truck, the new PR 776 Generation 8 dozer, and the expansion of its integrated technology portfolio, IoMine.
2024-09-24
Press releases
During an impressive event at this year’s MINExpo in Las Vegas, USA, Liebherr and Fortescue announced a significant expansion of their partnership and unveiled the jointly developed autonomous battery-electric T 264 truck.