News and press releases

Liebherr develops high-speed air compressors for fuel cell propulsion for rail transport market

For the project, Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS benefits from the support of the State of France within the frame of the “France Relance” plan.

Crane trio: 8-axle cranes from Eisele and Riga work for monument protection

Crane and heavy haulage specialists Eisele AG Crane & Engineering Group from Maintal near Frankfurt and Riga Mainz GmbH & Co. KG erected three Liebherr 8-axle mobile cranes for the refurbishment of two historic railway bridges at a crossing used by Deutsche Bundesbahn in Darmstadt. After hoisting out the listed steel structures, they were positioned on a nearby asphalt surface. The bridges are currently being refurbished in that location. Massive mobile cranes are scheduled to return in autumn this year to hoist the two bridges back into the original positions.

First Flight: Liebherr-Aerospace on board the Falcon 6X

Liebherr-Aerospace supplies major systems for Dassault Aviation’s new-generation ultra wide body business jet, the Falcon 6X.

Liebherr to Deliver Air Preparation Subsystem for Airbus A321 XLR Fuel Tank Inerting System

With its air preparation subsystem for the fuel tank inerting system of the Airbus A321 XLR program Liebherr will contribute to the aircraft’s safety.

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. strengthens North American sales and service through closer integration with local Liebherr companies

Liebherr Container Cranes, a part of the Liebherr Maritime Cranes division has strengthened its sales and service presence in North America.

Top-class logistics: 25 Liebherr tower cranes at work on the Überseequartier district in Hamburg’s HafenCity area

25 Liebherr tower cranes are involved in the construction of the Überseequartier, a new district in Hamburg. This is part of the well-known HafenCity urban development project and comprises 14 buildings of various types. Liebherr is working closely with dealer Feurig and contractor Züblin on the project’s planning and implementation.

Liebherr-Aerospace Digital Smart MRO - Remote Assistance Technologies

Liebherr-Aerospace Customer Service network expands its MRO capabilities using remote assistance technologies.

Liebherr supplies SNCF with additional air conditioning systems for TER 2N NG trains

20 Liebherr heating-, ventilation- and air-conditioning units will be integrated in TER 2N NG EMU trains operated by SNCF in France.

First main components of Liebherr HLC 150000 ready for installation on Alfa Lift

In the afternoon on March 7, 2021, the deck cargo ship “BigLift Barentsz” left the Liebherr site at the port of Rostock with two remarkable, giant crane components ready for installation. The white painted slewing platform, as well as the characteristic A-frame of the upcoming Heavy Lift Crane HLC 150000, are now on their way to being assembled on OHT’s next-generation offshore wind foundation vessel Alfa Lift. With its unique combination of features, the Liebherr HLC series will be a key element for installing current and future wind farms around the world.

Ulferts & Wittrock orders another 31 Liebherr mobile cranes

Over the last two years, the Ulferts & Wittrock Group has taken delivery of eighty new Liebherr mobile cranes. Another order package for 31 cranes for delivery this year was signed recently. Ulferts & Wittrock is modernising its nationwide crane fleet with new Liebherr cranes. The cranes range from the LTM 1040-2.1 to the LTM 1250-5.1. Around one-third of the machines ordered are in the 5-axle class.

Liebherr air conditioning units for trams in Melbourne

Liebherr-Transportation Systems supplies air conditioning units for the Combino fleet in the Australian metropolis.

Successful IRIS Certification

Liebherr-Transportation Systems (China) Co., Ltd has been officially certified in accordance with the International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS).

30 years in the ground – LTM 1500-8.1 removes 104-tonne tower crane foundation

For over 30 years, there has been an enormous concrete foundation under the floor slab of a department store in Herne. It was rediscovered when the building was demolished. As the foundation was above an underground railway tunnel, it was not possible to crush it in situ. Therefore, a 500 tonne LTM 1500-8.1 mobile crane from crane and heavy haulage specialist Autokrane Schares GmbH based in Bocholt was used to remove the foundation and place it in an open space, where it was then crushed using heavy machinery.

More LHM – More Business

Karmsund Havn IKS has just signed a contract for a second Liebherr LHM 550. Only three years ago, Karmsund Havn ordered their first Liebherr mobile harbour crane, type LHM 550.

Liebherr Celebrates Over Twenty Thousand Repairs of Aerospace Components in China

Liebherr’s footprint in China reached a new milestone with the delivery of its 20,000th unit repaired in the region.

Liebherr Powerbloc proves its value in concrete pumping

The advantages of the innovative Powerbloc technology convince the customers in daily use on construction sites. Following the presentation of the world first Liebherr-Powerbloc at Bauma 2019, the truck mounted concrete pump 42 XXT with the Powerbloc pump unit was able to demonstrate its capabilities several times.

AKM expands crane fleet with LTM 1650-8.1 and LTM 1120-4.1

AKM Autokranvermietung GmbH took delivery of two new Liebherr mobile cranes in December – the LTM 1120-4.1 and LTM 1650-8.1 are among the latest models in the Liebherr mobile crane portfolio. The Munich-based company now has the first ever LTM 1120-4.1 that Liebherr has delivered to a customer in Germany.

Successful tests of Liebherr air conditioning system for new Vienna metro

The new air conditioning system from Liebherr for the new metro generation of Wiener Linien, supplied by Siemens, was successfully tested in the RTA.