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Earthmoving equipment, deep-foundation machines and mobile cranes at the 2016 Ankomak Exhibition

At this year’s Ankomak trade fair held from June 1 to June 5 in Istanbul (Turkey), visitors can find the Liebherr stand in the outdoor area 0 500.

At the CTT Moscow 2016, Liebherr displays Construction Machines for the Russian Market

The Liebherr Group is present at the CTT Moscow, the international trade fair for construction machinery and technology, from 31 May to 4 June 2016 with a 2,700m² open air exhibition stand (Stand E-2).

Liebherr presents a Cross Section of its Varied Range of Cranes at the CTT Moscow 2016

The Liebherr Group presents a selection of its varied range of cranes at the CTT Moscow. While the LTR 1100 telescopic crawler crane with its variable boom system is predestined for the assembly of finished parts, the modular 150 EC-B 8 Litronic flat-top crane can be modified for a broad range of construction site requirements. Visitors to the exhibition are also able to test the crane simulator for construction cranes, which is a permanent item in Liebherr's crane driver training program.

"Small but mighty" - family company Empting expands crane fleet with Liebherr LTM 1130-5.1 mobile crane

Empting Kran- und Handelsgesellschaft mbH from Cuxhaven has expanded its fleet with a 130-tonne mobile crane. The Liebherr LTM 1130-5.1 was ordered with a full range of equipment making it suitable for universal use.

Crawler crane LR 11350 erects large near-shore wind farm on the Ijsselmeer

Mammoet erects with LR 11350 48 wind turbines from a massive jack-up platform in the Netherlands.

Liebherr mobile cranes operate the installation of Nossa Senhora Aparecida Sanctuary bell tower, in Brazil

Two Liebherr mobile cranes were used in the assembling of the metallic structure of the bell tower of the National Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora Aparecida, in São Paulo (Brazil). The Sanctuary in the city of Aparecida is the second largest catholic temple of the world, behind only of Saint Peter’s Basilica, in the Vatican. The operation was made by the contractor Guindastes Tatuapé.

Liebherr mobile cranes installing bell tower at Basilica in Brazil

Two Liebherr mobile cranes were used in the assembling of the bell tower of the National Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora Aparecida, the second largest catholic temple of the world.

Griebel & Mahncke Schwertransporte rely on Liebherr LTM 1095-5.1 mobile crane

Griebel & Mahncke is a transport and assembly contractor which mainly uses the three mobile cranes in its fleet for its own hoisting work. Recently it has added a new crane from Liebherr to its fleet: an LTM 1095-5.1 with a load capacity of 95 tonnes has replaced an 80-tonne machine and is now the company's largest mobile crane. Griebel & Mahncke relies on the latest technology from the market leader and ordered the new crane with VarioBase®, the innovative Liebherr supporting system.

Zimmermann expands crane fleet with Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 – VarioBase® and remote control deliver enhanced safety and comfort

"All the cranes in our fleet are from Liebherr – and we are very satisfied", reads the statement from Zimmermann Autokrane. The company has now expanded its fleet with a Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 mobile crane. Zimmermann already has a machine of this type in its fleet which has proved both successful and reliable. The Liebherr VarioBase® innovation and the remote control mean that the new LTM 1100-4.2 can be used with even greater safety and economy.

SCHOLPP takes delivery of new Liebherr LTM 1350-6.1 mobile crane

SCHOLPP Kran & Transport GmbH from Stuttgart took delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1350-6.1 mobile crane at the manufacturing plant in Ehingen in March 2016. The new mobile crane will replace an older crane of the same type. Managing Director Martin Scholpp explains: "We are so delighted with the LTM 1350-6.1 that we have bought the same model again, but now with new technologies such as VarioBase® and engine with Stage 4 emissions."

“Be Part of Something Bigger”: Liebherr enjoys success at Bauma 2016

From 11 to 17 April Liebherr was represented at Bauma 2016 with over 100 products, an outdoor exhibition stand, a stand for the components division in Hall A4 and a career stand in Hall B0. During the trade fair week, the Group invited visitors to take part in several activities under the motto “Be Part of Something Bigger”, and thus become part of this top-class event.

Liebherr cranes for Ideal Crane Rental Inc.

Liebherr is pleased to announce an exciting series of sales to the USA that were completed during this year’s Bauma trade fair held in Munich Germany. Wisconsin based Ideal Crane Rental Inc. purchased cranes from all three of Liebherr’s crane producing companies, among them for the first time a crawler crane from Nenzing, Austria.

Liebherr sells mobile cranes and crawler cranes to the Netherlands and Spain

There was a great deal to celebrate for Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH at Bauma. Several mobile cranes and crawler cranes were symbolically handed over to their new owners at the trade show.

Distinguished for safety: The LICCON2

For the new LICCON2 crane control system, which enables automated set-up of luffing boom tips, Liebherr received the ESTA Award 2016. Christoph Kleiner, Managing Director of Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH, took receipt of the prize at an award ceremony on April 14, 2016 in Munich.

Be Part of Something Bigger - Liebherr video magazine and news reports from the 2016 Bauma

On the special Liebherr-website for the 2016 Bauma www.liebherr-bauma.com the Liebherr Group provides a daily account from ongoing exhibition events.

"Be Part of Something BIGGE" – Liebherr celebrates anniversary of its biggest LR 1300 customer

Liebherr-Werk Nenzing GmbH has two good reasons to celebrate at Bauma 2016: The 100-year anniversary of one of its biggest customers Bigge Crane & Rigging, as well as a 15-year business relationship.

Unique trade fair experience at Liebherr at Bauma 2016: "Be Part of Something Bigger"

At Bauma 2016 the Liebherr Group presents itself under the motto "Be Part of Something Bigger". A special type of trade fair experience is reflected here. On an exhibition area of over 14,000m², more than 60 construction machines, as well as a variety of other attractions, await visitors from all over the world.

New 8-axle crane from Liebherr: LTM 1450-8.1 with 85 m telescopic boom on the road

Liebherr presents the new LTM 1450-8.1 with its maximum load capacity of 450 tonnes at the Bauma. The new crane features a very long yet powerful 85 m telescopic boom. The new LTM 1450-8.1 can even perform crane jobs normally reserved for the 500-tonne class in many cases.