News and press releases

Liebherr LTM 1450-8.1 mobile crane is the new flagship at Gräser-Eschbach

The Gräser-Eschbach Group with companies in Mannheim and Bad Schönborn recently took delivery of a new flagship – its new Liebherr LTM 1450-8.1 mobile crane is now the largest crane in its fleet. One of its first jobs was to dismantle a tower crane in the new Gateway Gardens business global business village at Frankfurt Airport.

Publication “Compendium Deep Foundation”

Deep foundation construction has made great progress in recent years and the scope of application has become ever more varied. In order to provide a wide audience with an overview of cutting-edge technology and comprehensive information about the various drilling processes, Liebherr has released a new reference book the “Compendium Deep Foundation, Part 1: Drilling”.

German Ambassador to China visits joint venture company Liebherr LAMC Aviation (Changsha) Co., Ltd.

H. E. Dr. Clemens von Goetze expressed his confidence that the joint venture will continuously contribute to China’s increasing aviation industry.

Liebherr compressor successfully tested on-board a Chinese medium-duty truck

Liebherr contributes its technologies to the development of hydrogen-based power supply for transportation vehicles in China.

Liebherr and Shanghai Diesel announce cooperation

The Shanghai Diesel Engine Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of China's largest vehicles and components manufacturer, SAIC Motor Corporation Limited, and Liebherr Components have entered an agreement for the development of new high-performance off-highway engines.

Magni reaches new heights with Liebherr

Magni’s company history is short, but nonetheless astonishing: in just five years, the Italian manufacturer has become the premium provider of rotary telehandlers. These machines make load handling easy at heights of up to 46 meters, with impressive flexibility, precision and safety – not least thanks to the three-stage slewing drives from Liebherr Components. The Italian-German partnership is, therefore, a win-win situation for both companies.

Liebherr-Transportation Systems Receives 2019 Silver Corporate Social Responsibility Rating from Ecovadis

Liebherr-Transportation Systems underwent a comprehensive evaluation by Ecovadis, resulting in a Silver medal for overall performance.

Liebherr Signs Joint Declaration of European Aviation Research Stakeholders Related to Clean Aviation in Horizon Europe

The stakeholders express the commitment to a future European partnership that can lead the way towards a deep decarbonization of aviation by 2050.

Liebherr-Ehingen supplies its 10,000th used crane

Australian crane contractor MCG Cranes Pty Ltd based in Thomastown (Victoria) recently took delivery of a used Liebherr LTM 1350-6.1 mobile crane, the 10,000th used crane to be supplied by Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH since the company was founded.

Liebherr Recognized for Industry Support and Dedication

Liebherr-Werk Nenzing GmbH received a Longevity Award from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association at its Annual Conference in Carlsbad, California on April 27th, 2019. SC&RA is an international organization comprising more than 1,400 members from 46 nations.

Electric aviation launches

Better energy supplies, lighter weights and more efficient aircraft: Liebherr has started conducting research into electric systems which could revolutionise the field of aviation.

Liebherr LG 1750 mobile crane working on a wind turbine project in West Texas

A Liebherr LG 1750 provided the primary lifting power for Trand, Inc., during a nearly two week long project in May.

Triple Certification: Liebherr-Aerospace on Board the New Praetor 600 Executive Jet

Embraer's business jet Praetor 600 was certified by the Civilian Aviation Authorities ANAC, FAA and EASA and features Liebherr technology on board.

Liebherr L 586 XPower® wheel loaders with adaptive working lighting for Dowideit Recycling GmbH

A Liebherr L 586 XPower® wheel loader was recently put into operation at the Dowideit Recycling GmbH machine park in Wustermark. The company was impressed by the benefits of XPower wheel loaders, which combine fuel efficiency, high performance, durability and comfort. The adaptive lighting, an intelligent lighting control system for XPower wheel loaders, ensures even greater levels of safety on the company’s premises. Positive experiences with an L 580 XPower® already in operation at the machine park also influenced the purchasing decision.

French President Macron visits German Pavilion and greets Liebherr staff during Paris Air Show 2019

The Aviation industry welcomed President Emmanuel Macron at the German Pavilion at the Paris Air Show 2019. On his way to the German joint stand, the French President shook many hands of the Liebherr team members.

LiUP® Crane Driver Elevator for Mobile Harbour Cranes

Liebherr Maritime presents its new LiUP crane driver elevator for mobile harbour cranes at this year’s terminal operator trade fair, TOC Europe. The in-house developed lift has an innovative drive technology and is powered by an electric motor with lithium-ion battery and energy recovery function.

LiUP® Crane Driver Elevator for Mobile Harbour Cranes

Liebherr Maritime presents its new LiUP crane driver elevator for mobile harbour cranes at this year’s terminal operator trade fair, TOC Europe. The in-house developed lift has an innovative drive technology and is powered by an electric motor with lithium-ion battery and energy recovery function.

Innovative truck mixer as a semitrailer from Liebherr

Liebherr now has the HTM 1205 T / LTB 12+4 truck mixer as a semitrailer with innovative innovations in its range. Not only the new flexibility provided by the semitrailer concept, but also the optionally available telescopic conveyor belt bring flexibility and time savings to the construction site. Even on narrow ground, manoeuvring is no problem thanks to the rear steering axle.