News and press releases

Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1 hoists symbolic "M" on to one of the highest residential buildings in the Netherlands

The second-highest residential building in the Netherlands is 132 metres high and is located in Rotterdam. There is an 8-metre high letter on its roof. The "M" stands for "Montevideo", the name of the building. A Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1 mobile crane from crane contractor Van Marwijk Kraanverhuur B.V. hoisted the newly restored symbol on to the roof of the building in February. The total height including the "M" was 147 metres.

Liebherr-Aerospace Brasil Ltda. Reaches New Milestone

Liebherr Aerospace Brasil Ltda., Liebherr’s manufacturing facility in Guaratinguetá near São Paulo (Brazil), has started to produce make-to-print parts for aircraft manufacturers, thus reaching an important milestone in the development of its capacities.

Liebherr to Supply Prototype Fresh Air Control System for Flexity Tram at Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe

Liebherr-Transportation Systems has been contracted by Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) to equip a tram of the type Flexity with a so-called occupancy-dependent fresh air control system for test purposes.

Rescue sheet for Liebherr mobile cranes increases safety for recovery work

Liebherr mobiles cranes which comply with stage 3b or over now come with a rescue sheet as standard. This shows the structure of the crane and any hazardous substances on it. It is a tool to provide valuable help to fire service and recovery personnel for rescuing personnel and recovering the mobile crane after an accident. The rescue sheet is located behind the driver's seat.

Liebherr technology for trams in Kansas City

Liebherr-Transportation Systems has delivered the first hydraulic leveling systems to CAF for its new low-floor trams.

Liebherr Sunderland Works Ltd. at Academy 360

On March 11 Liebherr Sunderland Works Ltd. inspired the younger generation at the Careers Day at Academy 360.

Liebherr-Aerospace hosts State Minister Aigner and State Secretary Hofelich

The high ranking guests visited Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH in Lindenberg on the evening preceding the 4th Bodensee Aerospace Meeting.

Liebherr apprentices participate in Brathay Apprentice Challenge

Nine apprentices from Liebherr Sunderland Works participate in the Brathay Apprentice Challenge 2015.

Liebherr launches giant mobile harbour crane LHM 800

Liebherr Maritime Cranes introduces the new flagship mobile harbour crane to the market, the LHM 800. This new giant model is the mobile solution for ever-growing vessel sizes and heavy industrial goods, taking container, bulk and general cargo handling to the next level.

Liebherr launches mobile harbour crane LHM 800

Liebherr Maritime Cranes introduces new flagship mobile harbour crane to market, the LHM 800. Maximum lifting capacity of the new giant is 308 tonnes.

First flight: Liebherr-Aerospace on board the Bombardier CS300 Aircraft

The Bombardier CS300 aircraft successfully completed its first flight on February 27, 2015.

Liebherr's bogie steering device gets off to a successful test start

ÖBB has equipped four of its locomotives with Liebherr’s new generation bogie steering device and started with test runs.

New Liebherr Mixing Tower incorporated by Hans Rinninger & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG for the production of Concrete Goods

Liebherr's proven quality and reliability is once again underscored by Hans Rinninger & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG (RIKI) with the new Liebherr mixing plant Betomat IV-515.

New Liebherr Mixing Tower incorporated by Hans Rinninger & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG for the production of Concrete Goods

Liebherr's proven quality and reliability is once again underscored by Hans Rinninger & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG (RIKI) with the new Liebherr mixing plant Betomat IV-515.

Intermat 2015: A silver medal for the Liebherr Demolition Control System LDC

The system “Liebherr demolition control” won the innovation silver award at the Pré Intermat 2015 in Paris. The LDC, for Liebherr Demolition Control, is a new unique Liebherr system. It allows at any time to give to the operator the position of the demolition attachment and to guarantee the stability of the demolition excavator.

New crawler crane LR 1750/2

Liebherr has modified its LR 1750 crawler crane with the upgraded 750-tonne LR 1750/2 model now available.

LR 1750/2 offers increased load capacities - Upgrade for 750-tonne crawler crane from Liebherr

Liebherr has modified its LR 1750 crawler crane with the upgraded 750-tonne LR 1750/2 model now available. By strengthening the main boom and adjusting the derrick system the crane's load capacity has been increased in some areas by up to 30%. This means that the crane offers much better value for money.

Liebherr technology on board ensure Falcon 8X’s safe first flight

The Falcon 8X, the latest member of Dassault Aviation’s executive jet family, successfully completed its first flight on February 6, 2015, with Liebherr equipment on board.