News and press releases

Liebherr at SMM 2016

At the international trade fair for shipbuilding, machinery and marine technology SMM in Hamburg (Germany), the Liebherr Group's Components and Maritime Cranes divisions will be demonstrating their expertise in the maritime sector from 6 to 9 September 2016.

ECD purchases Liebherr R 918 crawler excavator for demolition work

ECD (Etude Conseil Démolition) recently invested in a new Liebherr R 918 crawler excavator specifically for demolition work. In addition to a R 924 and a R 944 C, with the R 918 the company now operates three Liebherr crawler excavators. The compact transport dimensions ensure flexibility and increase productivity on urban construction sites.

Liebherr presents the intelligent refrigerator of tomorrow

The Internet of Things is all around us and now also has arrived in the modern kitchen environment. Liebherr-Hausgeräte is taking a logical step forward in the direction of digitalisation: refrigeration and freezer appliances being able to network with mobile devices via the new generation of the SmartDeviceBox, enabling innovative household grocery management at home and on the move. In the process, open standards and modular units create the prerequisite that Liebherr’s long-life appliances are also expandable and adaptable well into the future.

5th Anniversary of Liebherr-Aerospace Nizhny Novgorod OOO

Five years ago, Liebherr-Aerospace Nizhny Novgorod OOO (Russia) started with its production for various aircraft equipment parts.

With Liebherr technology on board: AC312E takes off for its first flight

The Chinese helicopter AC312E flew successfully for the first time on July 28, 2016. Liebherr-Aerospace provides the air conditioning system.

TOPKRAN takes delivery of its second LR 1350/1 – Russian company orders a total of four Liebherr crawler cranes

Moscow-based crane hire company TOPKRAN already has 15 Liebherr mobile cranes and ten Liebherr crawler cranes. At the end of July it took delivery of its second LR 1350/1 crane at the manufacturing plant in Ehingen. The new 350-tonne crane is the final machine from a large order for a total of four crawler cranes, all of which have been delivered in the first six months of 2016.

Liebherr extends its components production for wind turbines to Brazil

The Liebherr Group opens a new production site for large diameter bearings in Guaratinguetá (Brazil). The first components will be delivered to local customers of the wind industry in summer 2016. The new production site of Liebherr Brasil Ltda. extends the already existing production sites of the Components division in Biberach (Germany) and Monterrey (Mexico).

Liebherr extends its components production for wind turbines to Brazil

The Liebherr Group opens a new production site for large diameter bearings in Guaratinguetá (Brazil). The first components will be delivered to local customers of the wind industry in summer 2016.

LTC 1050-3.1 enjoys successful market launch

For exactly one year the Liebherr Plant in Ehingen has been delivering the new compact crane, model LTC 1050-3.1. The innovative mobile crane with a lifting capacity of 50 tonnes has proven extremely popular on the market and has positioned itself superbly. Around 60 machines of this type are now operating on building sites around the world. The main new features on this compact all-terrain crane, which is designed for use in industrial buildings and constricted areas, include the VarioBase® variable supporting base developed by Liebherr. But the heavy duty jib, hook traverse and the optional telescoping driver's cabin have also proven to be valuable features in practice.

Smart refrigeration and freezing: Liebherr showcases digital solutions at IFA 2016

"Ever talked to your fridge? It knows more than you think" – Liebherr presents digital solutions for fridge-freezer combinations from the BluPerformance series at this year's IFA.

Compact and agile Liebherr earthmoving machines at the GaLaBau 2016 trade fair

From 14 - 17 September 2016 visitors can find the Liebherr stand in Hall 7, No. 7-424.

Compact and agile Liebherr earthmoving machines at the GaLaBau 2016 trade fair

At the GaLaBau 2016 trade fair Liebherr showcases special machines for horticulture and landscaping in Nuremberg (Germany). From 14 - 17 September 2016 visitors can find the Liebherr stand in Hall 7, No. 7-424. Here Liebherr presents a total of five compact special machines from its earthmoving range.

Liebherr tower cranes in action erecting the highest building in Europe

A total of ten Liebherr tower cranes owned by rental company Sutek are currently in action for contractor Renaissance Construction, erecting the Lakhta Center in St. Petersburg, Russia. The construction project includes what will be the highest building in Europe, the Lakhta Tower, and an adjoining multi-purpose building. Three 710 HC-L 32/64 Litronic and one 357 HC-L 12/24 Litronic luffing jib cranes are being used for the construction work on the tower. Three 357 HC-L 12/24 Litronic luffing jib cranes and three 280 EC-H 12 Litronic High-Top cranes are in action on the multi-purpose building.

Competence in Gravel Extraction: Kiesabbau Wiedemann Opts for Duty Cycle Crawler Cranes from Liebherr

Two Liebherr duty cycle crawler cranes proved their efficiency in gravel extraction.

Liebherr delivers 1000th mobile crane LTM 1130-5.1

Liebherr recently delivered the 1000th mobile crane LTM 1130-5.1. The 130-tonner is a new addition to the crane fleet of the Austrian construction contractor Alfred Trepka GmbH.

Liebherr delivers 1000th LTM 1130-5.1 to Austrian construction contractor Trepka

Liebherr unveiled a new 130-tonne mobile crane with a 60-metre telescopic boom at the Bauma 2007 – the LTM 1130-5.1. The 1000th crane of this type left the manufacturing plant in June this year. Construction contractor Alfred Trepka GmbH based in Ober-Grafendorf in Lower Austria took delivery of the new crane at a small celebration. The LTM 1130-5.1 will be a new addition and the largest crane in the company's fleet. The time-tested 5-axle crane from Liebherr features the most innovative crane equipment as a result of the company continuously installing its latest technologies into it.

New Liebherr R 924 crawler excavator at TP-Bruetschy: bespoke configuration for diverse applications

Family-run company TP-Bruetschy recently expanded its fleet with a new R 924 Liebherr crawler excavator. The company is active in the earthmoving, civil engineering and demolition industries and already has ten Liebherr machines. The investment in the new machine offers TP-Bruetschy another advantage in terms of diversity and performance. Key factors in selecting Liebherr were the long-term partnership coupled with a customised solution.

“Experience the Progress”: Liebherr presents its latest innovations for the mining industry at MINExpo 2016

At MINExpo 2016 from September 26-28, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Liebherr will showcase the latest technology from its mining product range. Covering a total area of more than 28,000 sq. ft. (2,600m²), Liebherr’s stand #7627 will present new products, components and customer service solutions to reinforce the motto, “Experience the Progress”, supported by the six pillars of Liebherr-Mining: Productivity, Efficiency, Reliability, Customer Service, Safety and Environment.