News and press releases

Homologation of surface treatment and non-destructive testing at Liebherr-Aerospace Brasil Ltda.

Liebherr-Aerospace Brasil Ltda. has been homologated recently by Embraer to perform surface treatment and non-destructive testing.

Relaunch of product worlds at liebherr.com complete: New web presence for construction machines, material handling technology, gear cutting technology and automation systems and also components

Right on schedule for the Bauma 2016 trade fair all product worlds at liebherr.com are ready. The completed update comprises the fully revised areas of construction machines, material handling technology, gear cutting technology and automation systems and also components.

Liebherr-Aerospace Signs Agreement on E-Jet 190/195 Landing Gear Overhaul with Borajet Airlines

Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH and Borajet Airlines entered recently into an agreement covering the overhaul of the landing gear systems on board the airlines’ Embraer E190/195 aircraft.

Red Dot Award 2016 for Liebherr-Hausgeräte

Numerous “BluPerformance” refrigeration and freezing devices from Liebherr have been distinguished with the Red Dot Design Award 2016.

The dealer SOMTP launches a new office in Belgium

In march 2016, the Liebherr dealer SOMPT inaugurated a new office in Namur.

Liebherr Delivers First Prototype of Folding Wing Tip Actuation System for B777X

Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH, Lindenberg (Germany) achieved a major milestone when delivering the first proof of concept prototype units for the Boeing 777X folding wing tip actuation system end of February 2016.

Four new ones against three old ones – Schuch increases fleet with Liebherr mobile cranes

Crane contractor Schuch is modernising its fleet and replacing three old mobile cranes with four new Liebherr mobile cranes, an LTC 1050-3.1, an LTM 1050-3.1 and two LTM 1070-4.2. Schuch is particularly keen to take advantage of Liebherr's innovative mobile crane technology such as VarioBase® and ECOmode. But green credentials were also an important criterion in the purchase decision: reduced exhaust emissions from the latest generation of engines.

New Liebherr R 954 SME Hydraulic Excavators operating successfully in Brazil

The R 954 C SME (“Super Mass Excavation”) 60-tonnes crawler excavator launched in June 2015 by Liebherr Brasil Ltda. are already in operation and providing excellent production figures. Four machines are operating in high-production quarries in the region of São Paulo.

Liebherr-Aerospace at MRO Americas 2016

From April 5 to 7, 2016, Liebherr-Aerospace will participate in MRO Americas Conference and Exhibition in Dallas, Texas (USA).

Schot Verticaal Transport orders twelve new Liebherr mobile cranes

Dutch crane contractor Schot Verticaal Transport has ordered twelve new mobile cranes from Liebherr. The company wishes to extend and modernise its fleet.

Schot Verticaal Transport orders twelve new Liebherr mobile cranes

Dutch crane contractor Schot Verticaal Transport has ordered twelve new mobile cranes from Liebherr. The company wishes to extend and modernise its fleet. The cranes will be delivered within the next 12 months. The load capacities of the cranes extend from 60 tonnes to 400 tonnes. The long-term good working relationship, excellent service and good value for money of the products were the main criteria for Schot to select Liebherr as its supplier.

Delivery record in the large crane class – 500th Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 mobile crane handed over

The 500th LTM 1500-8.1 was delivered to heavy goods contractor Riga Mainz in in March. The Liebherr crane is the most successful telescopic crane in its class in the world.

Delivery record in the large crane class – 500th Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 mobile crane handed over to Riga Mainz

The LTM 1500-8.1 is a phenomenon in the mobile crane world. First unveiled by Liebherr at the Bauma 1998, the 500-tonne machine has developed into a bestseller and is now delivering a reliability all over the world. The 500th LTM 1500-8.1 was delivered to crane and heavy haulage contractor Riga Mainz in a festive ceremony in March. The Liebherr crane is the most successful telescopic crane in its class in the world – and has won Liebherr a delivery record in the large crane class.

Regel takes delivery of second Liebherr LTM 1300-6.2 mobile crane

RMT Albert Regel Logistik GmbH has been operating a new Liebherr LTM 1300-6.2 mobile crane since autumn 2015. As a result of its very good experience with this Liebherr 300-tonne crane, Albert Regel GmbH also decided to buy this crane model. The main criteria for Regel were the long telescopic boom and VarioBase® variable supporting base.

Countdown to Bauma 2016: What exhibits will Liebherr show in Munich?

On the website set up for Bauma 2016 www.liebherr-bauma.com, Liebherr now presents the first exhibits from the areas of construction machinery, mining and components.

XPower® Wheel Loaders receive iF Design Award 2016

New large wheel loader generation XPower® receives an iF Design Award 2016 thanks to sophisticated design solutions.

XPower® wheel loaders receive iF Design Award 2016

Thanks to sophisticated design solutions, the new XPower® large wheel loaders from Liebherr have received an iF Design Award 2016. Representatives of the Liebherr-Werk Bischofshofen had the pleasure to receive the award personally in Munich on 26 February. They are among the winners of the renowned iF label. The international high-profile jury assessed more than 5,000 entries from 53 countries in order to determine who would receive this coveted seal of excellence.

Waligora purchases innovative Liebherr LTC 1050-3.1 with top level equipment

The compact LTC 1050-3.1 mobile crane from Liebherr stands out at every level: performance, safety, economy and flexibility. Liebherr unveiled the single-cab crane at the Intermat 2015 as the successor to the successful LTC 1045-3.1. Waligora based in Leinefelde-Eichsfeld recently invested in this compact Liebherr 50-tonne crane.