News and press releases

Liebherr to provide the Berlin Transport Authority (BVG) with a more efficient fresh air control system for FLEXITY low-floor trams

Liebherr has been contracted by the BVG to equip 142 FLEXITY* series trams with an occupancy-dependent fresh air control system.

Veolia introduces Liebherr into their fleet

Veolia, the global waste management organisation, discussed Liebherr machinery’s input to achieving their safety, efficiency and sustainability goals in an article in the August Issue of Earthmoving Equipment Magazine.

Liebherr at IFA 2017: Smart and individual

At the International Electronics Fair (IFA) 2017 in Berlin from 1 to 6 September 2017, Liebherr presents selected highlights of new digital products and provides a glimpse of the future of modern fridge and freezer units.

OEMServices incl. Liebherr-Aerospace extend partnership with Singapore Airlines

OEMServices of which Liebherr-Aerospace is a 25 % shareholder, extended its partnership with Singapore Airlines by supporting its A350-900 fleet.

The tallest wind turbines in the world: Max Bögl erects modern energy storage unit using Liebherr mobile crane

The tallest wind turbines in the world are currently being erected near Schwäbisch Hall in the north-east of Baden-Württemberg. The Max Bögl Group is erecting four turbines with a total height of 240 metres which will stand on enormous water basins. The system will be able to generate additional electricity when demand is high through its combination with a pump accumulator power plant in nearby Kocher Valley. A Liebherr mobile crane has now erected the 40-metre high active basins.

Liebherr equipment at Adelaide Resource Recovery Centre

A feature story on the Adelaide Resource Recovery Centre and their use of Liebherr LH 22, LH 24 and L 586 XPower® machines was published in the August Issue of Earthmoving Equipment Magazine.

Thygesen buys second Liebherr MK 88 mobile construction crane

Danish crane contractor Thygesen took delivery of a further Liebherr MK 88 mobile construction crane.

Liebherr supplies air conditioning systems for TALENT 3 commuter trains for ÖBB

Liebherr received an order from Bombardier Transportation to supply air conditioning systems for 300 TALENT 3 commuter trains

Liebherr expands Generation 6 crawler loader range and premieres new LR 626

Liebherr is expanding its series of Generation 6 crawler loaders with the addition of the new LR 626 Litronic crawler loader, which is the successor to the LR 624 crawler loader.

Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH Receives DOA Certification

Liebherr-Aerospace’s Lindenberg-based center of excellence of flight control, actuation and landing gear systems has been officially recognized by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as a Design Organization Approval (DOA) certified company for landing gear systems (hydro-mechanical systems and structures) to approve minor changes to type-certificates and minor repairs.

Liebherr L1-24 fast-erecting crane customers delighted with its performance

The latest hydraulic fast-erecting cranes from Liebherr are already delighting their owners. A number of L1-24 cranes are already travelling from one site to the next. And they provide a whole host of benefits to customers.

OEMServices incl. Liebherr-Aerospace support Asiana Airlines

OEMServices of which Liebherr-Aerospace holds a 25 % share, signed a contract to provide Asiana Airlines with components for its A350-900 fleet.

Enormous increase in lifting capacity through new boom variation from Liebherr

The latest development from the Liebherr crane plant in Ehingen is both innovative and sustainable. The engineers from the Swabian crane manufacturer have taken a quantum leap forwards with the SX boom systems for crane models LR 1750/2 and LG 1750. The improved lifting capacity values resulting from the reinforced lattice booms enables the 750-tonne cranes to lift weights normally reserved for the next higher class of crawler cranes with a 1000-tonne lifting capacity.

Liebherr-Transportation Systems wins service contract from T2C

Liebherr will provide repair and spare parts supply services for HVAC systems aboard trams operated by French operator T2C.

Liebherr-Transportation Systems supports Keolis Lyon trams

Liebherr will provide preventive and corrective maintenance services for HVAC systems aboard trams operated by Keolis Lyon.

Liebherr showcases special machines for quarry operations at Steinexpo 2017

Liebherr is represented at the 10th Steinexpo 2017, the International Demonstration Show for the Construction Materials Industry, both with an exhibition stand and with machines in the demonstration area. From August 30 to September 2, in Homberg/Nieder-Ofleiden Liebherr presents special machines such as mining excavators, crawler tractors, and other machines for use in quarries.

Liebherr R 936 crawler excavator with Stage IV / Tier 4f emission standards in use at Bodarwé in Belgium

The Belgian company Bodarwé was looking for a replacement for its versatile Liebherr R 934 crawler excavator and decided on the successor model from Liebherr, the R 936. This excavator is characterised by its high level of driving and operating comfort and complies with the current emission standards. The Belgian company operates in road construction, earthmoving, mining, as well as in transport, and places high demands which Liebherr has been fulfilling for over 30 years.

Liebherr-Race 2017

On July 15th, the Liebherr-Race 2017 took place on the factory premises of Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH in Kempten, South Germany. 300 pupils divided into 26 teams assembled self-constructed soapbox carts, with which they competed in the soapbox derby. The joint project is a cooperation between Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH, Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH, Liebherr-Elektronik GmbH and 14 schools in the surrounding area.