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Liebherr Delivers First Prototype of Folding Wing Tip Actuation System for B777X

Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH, Lindenberg (Germany) achieved a major milestone when delivering the first proof of concept prototype units for the Boeing 777X folding wing tip actuation system end of February 2016.

Four new ones against three old ones – Schuch increases fleet with Liebherr mobile cranes

Crane contractor Schuch is modernising its fleet and replacing three old mobile cranes with four new Liebherr mobile cranes, an LTC 1050-3.1, an LTM 1050-3.1 and two LTM 1070-4.2. Schuch is particularly keen to take advantage of Liebherr's innovative mobile crane technology such as VarioBase® and ECOmode. But green credentials were also an important criterion in the purchase decision: reduced exhaust emissions from the latest generation of engines.

New Liebherr R 954 SME Hydraulic Excavators operating successfully in Brazil

The R 954 C SME (“Super Mass Excavation”) 60-tonnes crawler excavator launched in June 2015 by Liebherr Brasil Ltda. are already in operation and providing excellent production figures. Four machines are operating in high-production quarries in the region of São Paulo.

Liebherr-Aerospace at MRO Americas 2016

From April 5 to 7, 2016, Liebherr-Aerospace will participate in MRO Americas Conference and Exhibition in Dallas, Texas (USA).

Schot Verticaal Transport orders twelve new Liebherr mobile cranes

Dutch crane contractor Schot Verticaal Transport has ordered twelve new mobile cranes from Liebherr. The company wishes to extend and modernise its fleet.

Schot Verticaal Transport orders twelve new Liebherr mobile cranes

Dutch crane contractor Schot Verticaal Transport has ordered twelve new mobile cranes from Liebherr. The company wishes to extend and modernise its fleet. The cranes will be delivered within the next 12 months. The load capacities of the cranes extend from 60 tonnes to 400 tonnes. The long-term good working relationship, excellent service and good value for money of the products were the main criteria for Schot to select Liebherr as its supplier.

Delivery record in the large crane class – 500th Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 mobile crane handed over

The 500th LTM 1500-8.1 was delivered to heavy goods contractor Riga Mainz in in March. The Liebherr crane is the most successful telescopic crane in its class in the world.

Delivery record in the large crane class – 500th Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 mobile crane handed over to Riga Mainz

The LTM 1500-8.1 is a phenomenon in the mobile crane world. First unveiled by Liebherr at the Bauma 1998, the 500-tonne machine has developed into a bestseller and is now delivering a reliability all over the world. The 500th LTM 1500-8.1 was delivered to crane and heavy haulage contractor Riga Mainz in a festive ceremony in March. The Liebherr crane is the most successful telescopic crane in its class in the world – and has won Liebherr a delivery record in the large crane class.

Regel takes delivery of second Liebherr LTM 1300-6.2 mobile crane

RMT Albert Regel Logistik GmbH has been operating a new Liebherr LTM 1300-6.2 mobile crane since autumn 2015. As a result of its very good experience with this Liebherr 300-tonne crane, Albert Regel GmbH also decided to buy this crane model. The main criteria for Regel were the long telescopic boom and VarioBase® variable supporting base.

Countdown to Bauma 2016: What exhibits will Liebherr show in Munich?

On the website set up for Bauma 2016 www.liebherr-bauma.com, Liebherr now presents the first exhibits from the areas of construction machinery, mining and components.

XPower® Wheel Loaders receive iF Design Award 2016

New large wheel loader generation XPower® receives an iF Design Award 2016 thanks to sophisticated design solutions.

XPower® wheel loaders receive iF Design Award 2016

Thanks to sophisticated design solutions, the new XPower® large wheel loaders from Liebherr have received an iF Design Award 2016. Representatives of the Liebherr-Werk Bischofshofen had the pleasure to receive the award personally in Munich on 26 February. They are among the winners of the renowned iF label. The international high-profile jury assessed more than 5,000 entries from 53 countries in order to determine who would receive this coveted seal of excellence.

Waligora purchases innovative Liebherr LTC 1050-3.1 with top level equipment

The compact LTC 1050-3.1 mobile crane from Liebherr stands out at every level: performance, safety, economy and flexibility. Liebherr unveiled the single-cab crane at the Intermat 2015 as the successor to the successful LTC 1045-3.1. Waligora based in Leinefelde-Eichsfeld recently invested in this compact Liebherr 50-tonne crane.

Liebherr to supply HVAC systems for Wuhan Metro

Zhejiang Liebherr Zhongche Transportation Systems will provide HVAC systems for Metro Line 2 Option in Wuhan (China).

Anti-buckling systems for Wuhan tramway in China

Zhejiang Liebherr Zhongche Transportation Systems Co., Ltd. will deliver anti-buckling systems for low-floor trams in Wuhan (China).

The first new Liebherr reachstacker started its daily duty in the Port of Ravenna

Liebherr Maritime Cranes delivered a LRS 545, the first model out of the new reachstacker series, to the Italian Port of Ravenna.

LRS 545 delivered to Port of Ravenna

Liebherr has recently delivered the first product of a new reachstaker series to the Port of Ravenna in the Eastern Mediterranean.

New product world of Liebherr Mining Equipment now available at liebherr.com

The revised website of Liebherr Mining Equipment has now been integrated in the new web design of liebherr.com as a further product world. Mining Equipment thereby follows in the footsteps of the products areas Mobile and Crawler Cranes, Maritime Cranes and Aerospace & Transportation Systems.