Growing and expanding with Liebherr Indonesia
As our customer base grows and changes, so do we! With a growing fleet of machines in Indonesia, Liebherr Indonesia has built a new remanufacturing centre to accommodate the needs of its expanding customer base.
In February 2025, PT. Liebherr Indonesia Perkasa (Liebherr Indonesia) inaugurated its new remanufacturing centre at its Balikpapan location. Liebherr executives and members of the Group’s administrative board as well as Liebherr Indonesia’s business partners and customers travelled to the site to mark this momentous event.
‘It was wonderful to see so many people come to celebrate this important milestone with us,’ says Christian Bombenger, managing director, sales and operations, Liebherr Indonesia. ‘This remanufacturing centre represents Liebherr’s bright future in the Indonesian mining industry.’
The new centre adds an additional 3,800 square metres at the Balikpapan site, which includes 3 storeys of office space and 2,650 square metres of workshop space. The extra room will allow Liebherr Indonesia’s remanufacturing team to handle a wider range of parts with greater efficiency and precision, including Liebherr’s internal combustion engines, gearboxes and hydraulic cylinders. Liebherr Indonesia had been operating a remanufacturing facility in Balikpapan before the opening of this new facility; however, the new centre will incorporate the latest in remanufacturing technology and processes and will therefore expand Liebherr Indonesia’s capabilities.
Overcoming challenges
While Liebherr Indonesia was building its brand-new remanufacturing centre in the East Kalimantan province, the Indonesian Government was in the middle of constructing its new capital city, Nusantara, in the very same region. As Balikpapan is the closest city to Nusantara, local resources – especially building materials – were in high demand.
‘Despite the challenges, the project was completed on time, ready to serve as a model for future initiatives in Balikpapan,’ says Wisnu Aji, general affairs and facilities manager, Liebherr Indonesia.
Liebherr-Indonesia’s new remanufacturing centre, located at its Balikpapan site, includes 3 storeys of office space and 2,650 square metres of workshop space.
Liebherr Indonesia leading the way in Balikpapan
Innovation thinking, a focus on sustainability and meticulous attention to detail went into the building of this new centre – all of which made this particular project unique within the Balikpapan region. Each and every detail was carefully considered from material selection all the way through to waste treatment and disposal. This approach is what ensured that the project not only met all of Liebherr’s requirements but could also handle the intense rainfall in the region – all while meeting high standards of environmental care and sustainability. Not only can this new centre withstand the rush of water during severe rainstorms, but it is capable of collecting up to 270,000 litres of rainwater, which is treated and then used for drinking purposes.
‘This project represents a seamless blend of thoughtful design, sustainability and collaboration,’ says Aji. ‘From the initial planning stages in 2018 to its completion in 2024, every aspect has been carefully considered, from materials selection to waste management.’
Bombenger is excited to see what this new remanufacturing centre means for Liebherr within the Indonesian market in the coming years.
‘The future of our new facility marks an important milestone in Liebherr’s journey in Indonesia. As we expand and strengthen our presence, we are committed to driving innovation, creating value for our partners and supporting sustainable growth in this dynamic market,’ he says.