News and press releases

Liebherr Components exhibit again at the Engine China 2017

The Components division of the Liebherr Group will be presenting its common rail fuel injection systems again at the Engine China show from 28 to 30 August 2017

Large test bench for main bearings at Liebherr

The Components division of the Liebherr Group brings a new test bench into service for the validation of continuously rotating bearings. The focus is on large diameter bearings which are used as main bearings in wind turbines.

Sinking teeth into scrap metal

They cut everything to pieces: car bodies, steel girders, entire ships and aircrafts. Scrap shears are the choice when it comes to crushing iron and other metals. One of the premium manufacturers is Genesis GmbH, which produces scrap and demolition shears of different sizes in Memmingen (Southern Germany) for users in Europe, Asia and Africa. For the new mobile scrap shears, which has a high cutting force even with a comparatively small carrier, once again turned to Liebherr-Components Kirchdorf GmbH for its robust, compact and durable hydraulic cylinders.

Hybrid ship propulsion systems: Liebherr and Sandfirden agree on cooperation

Liebherr and the Dutch gen-set supplier, Sandfirden Technics, enter into partnership for the development of hybrid ship propulsion systems.

At CTT Moscow 2017, Liebherr displays Construction Machines for the Russian Market

The Liebherr Group is present at CTT Moscow, the international trade fair for construction machinery and technology, from 30 May to 3 June 2017 with a 1,710m² open air exhibition stand (Stand E-1/1).

Component solutions by Liebherr at CTT 2017

The components division of the Liebherr Group offers a wide range of solutions in the area of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic drive and control technology. At this year's CTT, the main focus lies on its competence in the area of the development and manufacture of diesel and gas engines.

Successful qualification for series production: Liebherr and Senvion introduce three-row roller bearings as a new blade bearing design

After a successful cooperation of meanwhile more than 15 years, Liebherr and Senvion, one of the leading manufacturers in the wind segment, have developed a new blade bearing design. Following a total development time of 14 months and a thoroughly planned validation process, the product is now ready for serial start-up at Liebherr-Components Biberach GmbH.

Liebherr at Electric & Hybrid Marine World Expo 2017 in Amsterdam

At this year's Electric & Hybrid, the Liebherr Components division throws the spotlight on complete solutions for ship propulsion systems and presents application-specific configuration possibilities to the professional public.

Liebherr Machines Bulle SA and Gruyère Energie SA enter partnership in energy sector

Liebherr Machines Bulle SA and Gruyère Energie SA (GESA) join their forces in the energy sector. Heat recovery and recycling along with the construction of a district heating network are the focus of this joint project.

Liebherr at OTC 2017 in Houston

This year, once again, the Liebherr Group will be represented with two of its divisions at the international Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), one of the world's biggest offshore exhibitions. OTC 2017 will be opening its doors to visitors from 2 - 4 May in Houston, Texas.

Liebherr expands its portfolio of electric travel drives

The Liebherr product portfolio contains all components needed for an electric travel drive system. This means that Liebherr is able to market components with perfectly-matched functionalities as a fully-fledged system.

Hannover Messe 2017: Liebherr further expands its cylinder portfolio

Liebherr presents its expanded portfolio in the area of hydraulic cylinders at Hannover Messe 2017. The high-dynamic servo-cylinders as well as industrial cylinder series per ISO 6022 offer various possibilities for deployment in diverse application areas.

Hannover Messe 2017: LiView® – The intelligent position transducer for hydraulic cylinders

Liebherr presents the new intelligent position transducer LiView® at Hannover Messe 2017. The robust system determines the exact piston position and speed through high-resolution absolute measurement. LiView® is especially suitable for automation of mobile machinery.

Hannover Messe 2017: New portfolio concept for Liebherr hydraulic pumps

At Hannover Messe 2017, Liebherr presents its new portfolio concept for hydraulic pumps to the professional visitors. With its two axial piston pumps in the medium-pressure and high-pressure range, the Liebherr portfolio covers a still wider range of applications.

New diesel engines: Liebherr is introducing two 6-cylinder in-line engines with displacements of 12 and 13.5 litres

Conexpo saw Liebherr showcase two new 6-cylinder in-line engines, which will be strengthening the portfolio in 2019. The D956 and D966 share nearly identical dimensions, and cover a wide power range from 320 to 450 kW, with displacements of 12 and 13.5 litres, respectively.

Liebherr Components is Newsmaker of the Year 2016

The Liebherr Components division is the winner of the Diesel Progress International magazine's annual award for publishing the most engine news in 2016. The award ceremony took place on March 8 at CONExpo 2017 in Las Vegas (USA).

Liebherr showcases its restructured components portfolio for large diameter bearings

At Conexpo 2017, Liebherr presents its restructured portfolio for large diameter bearings. It has now been included into a new product catalogue, which offers a standardized selection of various bearing designs. The catalogue also provides a comprehensive guideline for the construction and integration of a bearing into a respective machine.

Liebherr premieres its 350 bar hydraulic cylinder series-production range in North America

At Conexpo 2017, Liebherr presents the 350 bar hydraulic cylinder series-production range for the first time to the North American market. These components are designed for operation under harsh environmental conditions. Liebherr’s extension of the hydraulic cylinder portfolio offers maximum flexibility in the configuration of individual products within the scope of a standardized range.