News and press releases

Handcrafted R 9800 Model impressed in Perth

The incredible R 9800 mining excavator model pictured, handcrafted by fan Ron Smith, was on display at the Liebherr Redcliffe Branch earlier this year.

Another R 9800 for Goonyella Riverside Fleet

BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) welcomed a new R 9800 to their fleet at Goonyella Riverside coal mine in March to add to their three existing R 9800s on site.

First Liebherr crane for DB Port – LRT rough-terrain crane will be used for loading work

Polish company DB Port Szczecin has invested in a new Liebherr LRT 1090-2.1. The rough-terrain crane will be used for loading goods and is the first Liebherr crane for the company. Quality, lifting capacity, efficiency and functionality were the main factors behind the purchase decision.

Liebherr Opens New Production Site in India

The Liebherr Domestic Appliances division opened a new production site in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India on May 8, 2018. High quality refrigerators and freezers for the specific market requirements will be produced at the site.

Liebherr showcases demolition spec R 960 SME at Hillhead 2018

Stand Z6 at Hillhead 2018 will showcase a number of machines from Liebherr’s extensive product portfolio, including a line-up of XPower wheel loaders, dozers and crawler excavators with the latest truck mixer and mobile pump technology from Liebherr’s concrete division and an R 956 excavator and L 576 XPower wheel loader working at the quarry face.

Liebherr to supply HVAC systems for Wuhan Metro Line in Caidian District

Liebherr-Transportation Systems will supply air conditioning systems for the first Wuhan Metro line in the Caidian District.

Liebherr-Aerospace signs agreement for student outreach initiatives in Singapore

Liebherr-Aerospace Singapore helps to enhance the current and future needs of students in training, education and employment in Aerospace Engineering.

Liebherr-Transportation Systems Marica EOOD: Successful Certification Renewals

Liebherr-Transportation Systems’ production site in Bulgaria has renewed its various certifications.

Two Cranes with One Mission: Lifting Operation in the Tatra Mountains

Two Liebherr cranes joined forces for a spectacular bridge lift in the Tatra Mountains, Poland. The LR 1300 and the LTM 1160-5.1 convinced as a well-coordinated team during the trial of strength. Liebherr’s quality was also relied upon for the deep foundation work.

Liebherr delivers 200 t electric drive excavator to Eurovia mine

Liebherr delivered an electric drive R 9200 E mining excavator with face shovel attachment to Eurovia’s Lausitzer Grauwacke mine. It's the first 200 t electric drive excavator to be operated in Germany.

Liebherr-Africa hosts Customer day 2018 in South Africa

The Liebherr-Africa Customer Day in Springs, Gauteng (South Africa) provided the opportunity for customers to network and engage with both local and international Liebherr executives and factory representatives in respect of the Group’s wide range of equipment. Liebherr-Africa took the opportunity to showcase the capabilities of a variety of Liebherr machinery during live product demonstrations and simulations.

The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens opens its doors again after renovation

The five star Dunloe Hotel & Gardens, located close to one of Ireland’s most iconic tourist destinations, the Gap of Dunloe, officially opened its doors after undergoing a stunning 18-month renovation of the restaurant, bar, reception, lobby and lounge spaces as well as the enhancement of the gardens and carpark.

The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens opens its doors again after renovation

The five star Dunloe Hotel & Gardens, located close to one of Ireland’s most iconic tourist destinations, the Gap of Dunloe, officially opened its doors after undergoing a stunning 18-month renovation of the restaurant, bar, reception, lobby and lounge spaces as well as the enhancement of the gardens and carpark.

Platinum Remi Award for Liebherr-Aerospace Customer Services Training Video

During this year’s “WorldFest”, a video about customer services training of Liebherr-Aerospace was awarded with the prestigious Platinum Remi Award.

Vestas opens an assembly line for wind turbine nacelles on Liebherr site in Russia

On the Liebherr site in Nizhny Novgorod (Russia), Vestas opens a nacelle assembly line for 3.6 MW wind turbines. Thereby, Liebherr provides Vestas with a production hall and services.

Used Liebherr LR 1750 is now the largest crawler crane of Fratelli Paradiso

New colour, new owner, proven quality: Italian crane rental company Fratelli Paradiso S.R.L. has purchased a used crawler crane LR 1750 from Liebherr, which will in future be used for the assembly of wind turbines.

Metro Expansion in Milan: Duty Cycle Crawler Crane and Grab prove to be an Efficient Duo

Recently presented at the Intermat in Paris and already successfully carrying out work for the metro expansion in Milan: Liebherr’s brand new package for slurry wall applications comprising duty cycle crawler crane and hydraulic grab. The interaction is optimized so that work can be carried out quickly and precisely and convinces above all through utmost efficiency.

Weiland adds Liebherr LTM 1450-8.1 mobile crane to its fleet

Weiland Kran und Transport GmbH has extended its fleet with a new Liebherr LTM 1450-8.1 mobile crane. The company attaches a great deal of value to the fast set-up times and great flexibility of its new eight-axle crane. Weiland will be taking delivery of another new Liebherr mobile crane in April. The new four-axle LTM 1090-4.2 was ordered as a result of its extremely attractive economical features.