News and press releases

Heavyweight loading begins – two new cranes for Flossdorf

In January, a new Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane, one of the most modern powerhouses on the mobile crane market, rolled into Bad Neuenahr in Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany. Its destination: the company Dietmar Flossdorf GmbH & Ko. KG. The new arrival is the second machine of this type that the crane and heavy-duty logistics company has added to its fleet, significantly expanding its capacities. The convoy from Ehingen included the 8-axle crane, the transporters for its complete equipment and the escort vehicles, as well as a brand new LTM 1110-5.2. Flossdorf is thus putting its first crane equipped with the LICCON3 control system into service.

Twelve mobile cranes in operation during the construction of a pipeline in Delft

A dozen strong for the energy transition: twelve mobile cranes with lifting capacities ranging from 90 to 400 tonnes were used to build a pipeline in Delft in the Netherlands. The mobile cranes lifted a pipeline with a total length of one kilometre in order to bring it into the correct position for insertion into the ground. The pipeline is part of the district heating network, which is currently being expanded in order to convert heating systems to sustainable energy sources.

Liebherr-Aerospace: shaping the future of aviation

Liebherr-Aerospace presents various innovative solutions and technologies for lower emissions in aviation at the Clean Aviation Forum 2024.

Liebherr-Aerospace participates in MRO Middle East 2024

From March 5 to 6, 2024, Liebherr-Aerospace presents its innovative customer service solutions at MRO Middle East in Dubai at booth #1240.

Wittrock and Ulferts groups order another mobile crane package from Liebherr

Dozens of branches throughout Germany, long-established companies, well-known names in the crane, heavy haulage and work platform industry such as Herrmann & Wittrock, Titschkus & Wittrock, Ulferts, and Ulferts & Wittrock – at the end of last year, this corporate network once again ordered a crane package from Liebherr. Around 50 mobile cranes with three to six axles will be delivered to various locations throughout Germany from spring to autumn.

Special excavators: the Liebherr R 980 SME in slag handling operations

Backes Transport und Schlackenaufbereitung GmbH, a firm based in Dillingen in the Saarland, uses the Liebherr R 980 SME crawler excavator for loading hot and cold slag. To meet the challenges of this kind of operation, the machine was specially built per our customer’s requirements.

Smart Explainer Videos about Liebherr Operator Assistance Systems

Liebherr Generation 8 Crawler Dozers are equipped with the latest Assistance Systems: Free Grade for active blade stabilisation during fine grading; Definition Grade for automatic blade positioning when creating simple 2D surfaces, and Auto Blade Lift, which automatically raises the blade when reversing. An informative set of Explainer Videos is available for immediate use.

Liebherr and J-Air sign major landing gear overhaul agreement

At Singapore Airshow 2024, Liebherr-Aerospace and Japan Airlines signed an agreement covering the overhaul of the landing gear systems of J-Air’s fleet of Embraer E170 / E190 aircraft. This renewal of an existing agreement will further enlarge and strengthen the footprint of Liebherr in the APAC region.

Liebherr R 956 special excavator impresses in Austria

To carry out material handling and piledriving work for sheet pile walls, the Austria-based Ragginger company has picked the R 956 crawler excavator. The machine has been specifically designed for best possible management of these special tasks.

For specialists from specialists: Liebherr-Aerospace at Airbus Helicopters’ TechDay

Liebherr presented its state-of-the-art technologies for vertical lift during Airbus Helicopters’ TechDay 2024 in Donauwoerth (Germany).

Liebherr at 2024 ISRI Convention & Expo

Liebherr’s earthmoving and material handling technology team exhibits at the 2024 ISRI Convention and Exposition showcasing the LH 40 M Industry material handler, L 550 XPower wheel loader and an R 922 powerhand crawler excavator at booth #B8.

Liebherr partners with Rijeka Gateway Future Container Terminal to supply remote yard cranes

Liebherr Container Cranes partners with Rijeka Gateway for 15 electric rubber tyre gantry cranes and two rail-mounted gantry cranes. Revolutionising container handling, these remotely operated, emission-free machines exemplify a commitment to safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability at the cutting edge of industry standards.

Always know what’s inside with the fridge camera HNGRYnsite powered by Liebherr

The camera “HNGRYnsite powered by Liebherr” lets you see what’s in your fridge at any time and from any place. Instantly answer the question whether you still have enough of this or that when you’re out shopping. The smart camera and HNGRY app system provide the answer. Fill the gaps in your fridge and avoid buying food you don’t yet need – this useful glimpse is good for the environment as it helps you avoid wasting valuable food. The camera highlights Liebherr’s ability as specialists in refrigeration and freezing to continuously offer the market fresh momentum and offer consumers attractive products, including accessories.

New batching plant generation from Liebherr: Ideal for construction site operations

The new generation of batching plants from Liebherr is also available as a mobile version known as Mobilmix. As a double plant, it can supply very large volumes of concrete and yet is extremely mobile and can be set up or moved in no time at all. This plant can even be relied on to supply concrete to vast construction sites.

Liebherr-Aerospace presents solutions for the aviation industry at Singapore Airshow

Innovations at Singapore Airshow 2024: Liebherr-Aerospace looks forward to welcoming guests from February 20 to 25 at its booth C-L65, to present a wide range of solutions and key components for a more sustainable aviation.

Smart MRO: Liebherr-Aerospace elevates efficiency with electronic shelf labels

Liebherr‘s innovative use of electronic shelf labels transforms MRO services, enhances efficiency and sets new standards in its global network.

Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 installs chiller units against the backdrop of the Frankfurt skyline

Kastor and Pollux are twin towers in Frankfurt am Main. They bear the names of an inseparable pair of brothers from Greek mythology. The two towers form the "Forum" high-rise complex on the Platz der Einheit and are part of the Frankfurt skyline. In mid-January, a crane boom with a length of over 120 metres was added to the silhouette – an LTM 1650-8.1 from crane and heavy haulage contractor Eisele AG replaced chiller units on Kastor. Assembly and removal of the eight-axle crane, as well as all the lifting work, had to be completed over one weekend.

Impressive qualities: Hans Dömkes GmbH continues to rely on Liebherr wheel loaders

For more than ten years, Liebherr wheel loaders have been used at the premises of the recycling company Hans Dömkes GmbH in Duisburg. Three wheel loaders – an L 538, an L 566 XPower® and an L 576 XPower® with High Lift arms – handle some of the material processed at the site. The specialists in recycling building materials state the fuel efficiency and excellent workmanship of the wheel loaders as the main reason for the long-standing business relationship with Liebherr. In addition, Liebherr's sales and service partner for the region, WBI Bau- und Industriemaschinen GesmbH, offers trusty and reliable service.