News and press releases

Liebherr hosted Worldwide Technical Workshop in Dubai

The focus during the meeting was on Airbus A350 flight control and nose landing gear – ATA Chapters 27 & 32 – including feedback from customers.

Jandt adds second LTM 1250-5.1 to its crane fleet - first use for demanding tandem lift

Two Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile cranes from Jandt Kranvermietung GmbH in Bielefeld played a key role in unloading wind power components at the port of Berenbusch in Bückeburg, Lower Saxony. The heaviest parts, the generator and the hub, had to be lifted by the two 250-tonne cranes in tandem lifts. Precise coordination between the crane operators was crucial here. One of the two LTM 1250-5.1 cranes mastered the challenging lifts as first use.

Laying of foundation stone for the new Liebherr-Aerospace production building at Campsas

The symbolic step in the construction of the new 12,000 m² state-of-the-art production site took place on March 19, 2024, at Campsas (France).

Looking ahead: Kran-Maurer modernises and grows

Kran-Maurer GmbH is modernising its crane fleet. In recent months, the South German company from Göppingen has taken delivery of the Liebherr LTM 1050-3.1, LTM 1090-4.2 and LTM 1110-5.1 mobile cranes. This was followed in March by an LTM 1230-5.1. The delivery of an LTC 1050-3.1 is scheduled for April. An LTM 1300-6.3 has already been ordered from Liebherr, which will further strengthen Kran-Maurer's fleet.

LTM 1230-5.1 – Deployed in the Port of Oslo

Norway is considered a pioneer throughout Europe in terms of the transformation towards the use of renewable energy. The waters in the capital's huge port have been cleaned using an electrically powered ship for many years. For its winter inspection, a Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1 mobile crane from crane service provider Nordic Crane Kynningsrud AS lifted the cleaning ship “Pelikan II” out of the water. Oslo is also a hotspot for electrically powered Liebherr cranes – nine LTC 1050-3.1E compact cranes are already in use in the metropolis.

Liebherr supports the American Red Cross as a Volunteer Sponsor

Liebherr supports the Red Cross of Coastal Virginia as a Volunteer Sponsor. The sponsorship funds provide essential support and aid to disaster relief operations throughout the mid-Atlantic.

Liebherr recognized with longevity award from SC&RA

Liebherr receives longevity award for 25-year membership with international trade association SC&RA.

Marcor Stevedoring receives new LHM 800

The new LHM 800 fits into the strategic growth of the terminal’s expansion, with its focus on more sustainable operations by using more renewable energy and cleaner drive concepts. A second LHM 800 has also been ordered and is scheduled to be shipped to Marcor later this year. The Hartel Terminal has a 130,000 m² terminal and a 600-metre quay with a 16-metre draft alongside. It has vessel handling options from barges up to 120,000 DWT baby-cape vessels, both for board-to-board transshipment and discharge to/from the terminal.

Liebherr Miami facilities to support FBR Hadrian X® maintenance and service

Liebherr USA, Co. and robotic technology company, FBR Limited, have agreed to utilize the Liebherr Miami facilities as a US service and maintenance base for the next generation Hadrian X® robots.

Biggest order in the history of Saudi Liebherr Co.

This order is making history: the Saudi Arabian company AMHEC has ordered 55 new cranes from Liebherr. It is the largest order that Saudi Liebherr Co. has ever received. Mr. Abdullah Al-Suwaiket, Chief Executive Officer at AMHEC said: “Our company's purchase decision is based on many years of positive experience with mobile cranes from Liebherr. We trust in the quality of Liebherr's products and their excellent service.”

Successful CDP ranking for Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS

From a solid C to a solid B: Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS has improved its CDP ranking with the disclosure of its “climate change” program.

Four Liebherr Electric Rubber Tyre Gantry Cranes for Italy

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. is proud to announce the handover of four electric rubber tyre gantry cranes (ERTG) to customers in Italy. One ERTG has been delivered to Salerno Container Terminal (SCT), controlled by Gallozzi Group, while three have been delivered to Consorzio Napoletano Terminal Containers, Naples (Conateco), an MSC company. The cranes were handed over in recent weeks and will make a valuable contribution to the economies of Southern Italy and beyond.

One heart and one soul: Liebherr’s electric adjustment system for the wind-assisted drive by AYRO

Liebherr is proud to share its collaboration with AYRO, the French industrial start-up that recently successfully equipped the Canopée vessel with four OceanWings®, making it the first hybrid industrial cargo ship powered by wind. With a height of 37 metres and a surface area of 363 m² each, this automated, lowerable and patented vertical wingsail technology will help to reduce CO2 emissions by cutting fossil fuel consumption.

Liebherr exhibits at WasteExpo 2024

Liebherr USA’s earthmoving and material handling technology team exhibits at WasteExpo 2024 showcasing the LH 22 C Industry material handler and the L 550 XPower wheel loader at booth #2214.

New carrier machine for slurry wall construction LBX 600

Liebherr launches a new carrier machine for slurry wall construction on the market. The compact size of the LBX 600 fulfils the requirements of jobsites in urban areas in particular. The electrically driven unplugged version also impresses with the advantages of zero emission. The LBX 600 can be fitted with mechanical or hydraulic grabs. The modular boom system allows for three different versions of the machine and a high degree of flexibility.

Liebherr’s L series fast-erecting cranes: compact power – a fresh take

Compact power – a fresh take: this is Liebherr’s maxim for its fundamental overhaul of the L1-24 and L1-32 fast-erecting cranes. The two cranes feature new crane control and operating systems, new assistance systems and extensive crane component optimisation.

Liebherr-Werk Bischofshofen invests in new assembly hall for battery-electric wheel loaders

After roughly ten months of construction, Liebherr has commissioned a new assembly hall especially for the manufacture of battery-electric wheel loaders at their plant in Bischofshofen. The group’s first electric wheel loader, the L 507 E, has been rolling off the assembly line here since March 2024. In total, Liebherr has invested over €2.2 million in the new manufacturing facilities. The nearly 1000 m² production area is designed for a maximum yearly output of up to 500 battery-electric wheel loaders.

LPI gearboxes: Liebherr’s electrical drive solutions for construction machinery

With the LPI gearbox series, Liebherr offers construction machinery manufacturers a wide range of standardised gearboxes for the electrification of drives. The planetary gearboxes are optimised for a small installation space, maximum torque density and optimum efficiency and are suitable for both electric and hydraulic drives.