News and press releases

Liebherr-Aerospace Participating for the First Time at Aero India

Liebherr-Aerospace, a leading supplier for the international aviation industry, participates for the very first time at Aero India, taking place from February 14 to 18, 2017 at Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bangalore. The company’s stand No. C 3.1b as part of the German Pavilion can be found in Hall C.

Liebherr also on training tour for retailers in 2017

Consulting quality and product knowledge are key factors for the successful sale and marketing of premium products. Hence why Liebherr offers its retail partners a comprehensive training programme.

Grúas Rigar relocates construction crane at the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona using Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 mobile crane

Spanish crane contractor Grúas Rigar demonstrated a very high level of professionalism in November when tackling a difficult crane job at the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. One of the three massive construction cranes had to be relocated. Rigar used one of its largest telescopic cranes, a Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1, to tackle the job. An unusual crane job featuring logistic challenges.

The largest roller-bearing slewing ring: Liebherr delivers a bearing with diameter of ten meters

In addition to the standard series with a range of diameters from 800 mm to 6,000 mm Liebherr now offers larger diameters in single-piece as well as segmented versions. The largest roller bearing slewing ring to date, with an outer diameter of around ten metres, was recently completed at the Liebherr site in Biberach (Germany).

Perth branch leads the way to Safety through Innovation

Liebherr-Australia Perth branch was recently recognised as gaining Second place in the Innovation Category for the 2016 IFAP/CGU Safe Way Awards.

Ensuring Service Quality worldwide: The Liebherr Mining Service Excellence Program

The Service Excellence Program is a systematic approach to achieve the highest standards in Customer Service, applied consistently across the Mining Division, based on best practice from globally shared experience. It covers the Customer Service in its whole: Customer Support, Remanufacturing and Parts Business.

Double win at Dakar 2017

Despite harsh weather conditions, serious obstacles and tough competition, KAMAZ-Master-Team won the first and second prizes at Dakar 2017.

Double win at Dakar 2017

Despite harsh weather conditions, serious obstacles and tough competition, KAMAZ-Master-Team won the first and second prizes at Dakar 2017.

Entry into Service: Liebherr-Aerospace on board the CS300 commercial aircraft

The CS300 aircraft made its first commercial flight in airBaltic livery in December 2016. Liebherr supplies major systems for this new aircraft.

Rocky Point Mulching – Australian Farmer Of The Year 2016 Winners

Rocky Point Mulching is a third-generation family owned and operated business, which focuses on environmental sustainability, renewable resources and recovery development.

Liebherr’s participation at Conexpo Con/Agg 2017

During Conexpo Con/Agg 2017, Liebherr will present an extensive selection of its Earthmoving, Material Handling and Construction Equipment product range. The Liebherr outdoor booth will be located at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Gold lot G4637.

Grúas Moviles Mix adds Liebherr mobile cranes to its fleet

Grúas Moviles Mix recently added two more Liebherr mobile cranes, an LTC 1050-3.1 and an LTM 1130-5.1 to its fleet. Moviles Mix is very keen on the compact dimensions and the VarioBase® variable support system on the LTC 1050-3.1. These enable the Liebherr mobile crane to deliver increased capacity and also make it extremely safe and flexible to use.

Liebherr-Aerospace Regional Technical Workshops 2016 very successful

Liebherr organized four regional technical workshops for its ATA 21, ATA 27, ATA 32 and ATA 36 components installed on various Airbus aircraft.

Liebherr celebrates success at “One Team One Goal Award” 2016

Liebherr-Transportation Systems won recently the “One Team One Goal Award” at the Siemens Rail Supplier Day 2016 held in UK.

Moolarben and Mt Thorley branch deliver the first repowered R 996 B mining excavator in the Hunter Valley

In a long standing tradition of collaboration between Moolarben Coal Operations (MCO) and Liebherr-Australia Pty. Ltd., the first R 996 B engine repower module was performed successfully this spring. In keeping with the six pillars that define Liebherr Mining, the genesis of this initiative came from a shared desire for efficiency, reliability and customer service.

Deployment of five Liebherr R 918 crawler excavators at the port of Ravenna

In the port area of the Italian town of Ravenna, "Compagnia Portuale di Ravenna" (Ravenna port company) uses around forty machines. These machines include five Liebherr R 918 crawler excavators which are deployed in the cargo areas of freight ships for restacking bulk cargo. They do the ground work for the port crane which unloads the freight quickly and efficiently with a grab.

Liebherr to supply anti-buckling systems to Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive in China

Liebherr-Transportation Systems will deliver anti-buckling systems for Shenzhen Longhua low-floor trams

Liebherr opens new office in Dammam, Saudi Arabia

To further improve its services for customers in Saudi Arabia and neighbouring countries in the Middle East, Liebherr has built a new subsidiary in Dammam, the capital of the "Eastern Province" which was officially opened in November with a large number of customers in attendance.