News and press releases

World Premiere: At Ligna 2017, Liebherr is presenting the new L 580 LogHandler XPower®

At this year’s Ligna in Hanover, Liebherr will premiere the new L 580 LogHandler XPower® for efficient log handling. The new edition is based on the successful XPower design of the Liebherr large wheel loaders. The L 580 LogHandler XPower® impresses with an extensive range of innovations and improvements regarding its robustness.

Liebherr at Electric & Hybrid Marine World Expo 2017 in Amsterdam

At this year's Electric & Hybrid, the Liebherr Components division throws the spotlight on complete solutions for ship propulsion systems and presents application-specific configuration possibilities to the professional public.

Apolodor demolitions helped by Liebherr machinery

With the construction sector enjoying a period of growth, space in big cities has become a problem. At the same time, alongside extension into the surrounding area, spaces are also created by the demolition of unused buildings. For Apolodor, one of the best-known companies in Romania specialising in demolitions, Liebherr machinery is extremely important.

Equipped with Liebherr technology: the C919 takes off for its first flight

Liebherr-Aerospace supplies key technologies for the C919, which successfully completed its first flight on May 5th, 2017.

First Liebherr LRS 545 Reachstacker for India

Bothra Shipping Services Pvt Ltd. has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LRS 545 Reachstacker for its Kakinada Port container operation. Furthermore, Bothra is awaiting delivery of a new Liebherr training simulator.

Seven Liebherr tower cranes on upmarket Dubai complex

Consolidated Contractors Company International are relying seven Liebherr-Werk Biberach 200 EC-H tower cranes for the construction of The Hills, a four-tower development in Dubai.

Liebherr celebrates anniversary of its sales company in the Middle East

Ten years ago Liebherr founded its mixed sales company Liebherr Middle East FZE with headquarters in Dubai. For the Liebherr Group it is a welcome opportunity to celebrate the anniversary together with customers, partners and employees.

Liebherr Drilling Rigs Deployed for Plant Expansion at Airbus Defence and Space

Two Liebherr drilling rigs, an LB 28-320 and an LB 36-410, are being used for deep foundation work as part of the Airbus Defence and Space plant extension in Immenstaad am Bodensee, Germany.

Liebherr Signs Landing Gear Overhaul Contract with KLM Cityhopper

Liebherr will overhaul the main and nose landing gear system of the 17 Embraer 190 regional jets operated by the Dutch airline KLM Cityhopper.

Liebherr Drilling Rigs Deployed for Plant Expansion at Airbus Defence and Space

Two Liebherr drilling rigs, an LB 28-320 and an LB 36-410, are being used for deep foundation work as part of the Airbus Defence and Space plant extension in Immenstaad am Bodensee, Germany. The machines are equipped with the rotary drives BAT 320 and BAT 410.

60 tonnes on eight axles – HKV chooses the Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 mobile crane

In April, Cologne-based crane rental company HKV Schmitz & Partner GmbH took delivery of its second Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 mobile crane in a year. The company will use the new crane to replace a 7-axle LTM 1400-7.1, to position itself better for the higher requirements for repairing and repowering wind turbines. To improve transport logistics, Liebherr has designed a solution to fit and remove the telescopic boom quickly and easily. That enables the LTM 1500-8.1 to be driven without the boom, reducing its gross weight to less than 60 tonnes. This significantly increases its mobility on public roads.

Liebherr Machines Bulle SA and Gruyère Energie SA enter partnership in energy sector

Liebherr Machines Bulle SA and Gruyère Energie SA (GESA) join their forces in the energy sector. Heat recovery and recycling along with the construction of a district heating network are the focus of this joint project.

Liebherr honors Employees in India

In Pune, the Liebherr Group felicitated a total of 20 staff on their five-year employment with the company. Since 2012, Liebherr has been manufacturing tower cranes in Pune for the Indian market.

Stiftung Warentest: Liebherr comes out on top as test winner

Fridges are true endurance athletes: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year the devices must provide reliable cooling, guarantee the freshness of food and make day-to-day life easier. In the May edition of "test" magazine (05/2017), three devices from Liebherr domestic appliances have been awarded.

Liebherr Receives 2016 Bronze SQIP Award from Airbus

Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse received the Best Performer Bronze SQIP Award 2016 from Airbus for its excellent performance

French President François Hollande Pays a Visit to Liebherr-Aerospace’s Site in Campsas

French President François Hollande visited the site of Campsas, near Toulouse, which is Liebherr’s center of excellence for the machining of high precision aerospace air management parts.

Bulk Kings in the Middle East

Liebherr Maritime recently signed a deal with Saqr Port Authority for two Liebherr mobile harbour cranes LHM 800.

A successful partnership: 50 years of trust between ETS PIC and Liebherr

Being a reliable partner is one of the Liebherr Group’s core values. This kind of reliability has its real significance in the relationship with ETS PIC – for more than 50 years. As member of the Liebherr network in France, the company has just celebrated its 50 years old partnership with Liebherr-France SAS. A strong and loyal dealership network is crucial for a manufacturer as well as for his customers.