Press releases | 2026-03-07
Veit & Company receives handover of a Liebherr LRB 19 piling and drilling rig at Conexpo 2026, further strengthening the partnership between the two family-owned companies.
Midwest-based specialty contractor Veit & Company, takes delivery of a Liebherr LRB 19 piling and drilling rig at Conexpo 2026, the largest construction tradeshow in North America. The delivery of this machine demonstrates the strengthening partnership between the two family-owned companies.
Founded in 1928, Veit & Company takes pride in being among the most respected specialty contracting and waste management companies in the nation. Family-owned and based in the Upper Midwest, Veit specializes in demolition, foundation, marine and utility projects and have created a fleet of machines with a focus on safety, quality and efficiency.
The Liebherr LRB 19 piling and drilling rig is designed for all common deep foundation applications, such as piling and vibrating applications as well as drilling with Kelly equipment, double rotary head, full displacement tool or soil mixing. The name LRB 19 refers to the maximum travel distance of the carriage of 62 ft (19 m).
Liebherr piling and drilling rigs cover an extensive range of applications including piling, vibrating, pressing and drilling. With the appropriate attachment tool, a Liebherr deep foundation machine can perform a variety of deep foundation applications with ease.
Switching between attachments is made easier with the machine’s built in hydraulic quick connection system without the operator having to leave the cab. All hydraulic, mechanical and electrical connections are automatically coupled. Improved hose routing also optimizes work process on site, and a 450 kW motor provides the necessary power for all applications.
2026-10-02
Listicles
More experience, more confidence: six questions on the new period of use for Liebherr fibre ropes
Liebherr is increasing the period of use of its fibre ropes to up to 12 years in temperate climates and up to 8 years in hot climates, while the overall service life is rising from 14 to 16 years. But what's behind this decision, and why do all ropes already in the field benefit too? Six questions for Jochen Huber, Product Manager Fibre Technology at Liebherr, on the tests, the impact for customers on site, and the wider strategy behind Fibre technology.
2026-10-02
Press releases
Liebherr is increasing the overall service life of its Fibre ropes from 14 to 16 years, with the decisive period of use rising to up to 12 years. This is based on multi-year ageing trials on test rigs and analyses of ropes already in field. The new ruling applies automatically to all new ropes and those already in the field. This step forms part of Liebherr's ongoing path towards establishing Fibre technology as the new standard in the tower crane market.
2026-10-01
Press releases
Liebherr LS-C 60 crane to equip multipurpose vessel for operations in French Polynesia
Operating across widely scattered islands, the Liebherr ship crane supports a vessel concept that must combine logistics and passenger transport within a single platform, where space, stability and operational flexibility are closely linked.
