A partnership you can build on
Wienerberger GmbH has been relying on Liebherr machines for its extraction processes for over 40 years
For over 40 years, Wienerberger, Liebherr and Nagel have enjoyed a strong partnership characterised by trust, quality and innovation. The traditional roof tile manufacturer relies on high-performance Liebherr machines and the reliable mainteance of its regional sales and service partner Nagel for the quarrying industry of clay. Together, they ensure efficient processes and sustainable solutions - a success story that combines future and tradition.
Company Wienerberger GmbH
Creaton was founded in Wertingen in 1884 and is today one of Europe's leading manufacturers of clay tiles. After the merger of the Berschthold and Ott family brickworks in 1992, the company continued to develop steadily and was taken over by Wienerberger in March 2024. Today Creaton is part of the Wienerberger Group, but retains its brand and identity. With around 2,000 employees at eight production sites, Creaton offers a wide range of roofing solutions characterised by regional tradition, modern innovation and a clear focus on sustainability for renovations.
"The purchase of our first crawler excavator R 932 and the wheel loader L 541 in 1984 marked the beginning of a strong partnership with Liebherr and the local sales and service partner Nagel."
Liebherr earthmoving programme
The job
Liebherr machines in use for extraction in Wertingen
An entire Liebherr fleet is deployed for clay extraction in three loam and clay pits around Wertingen.
The crawler excavator R 966 Litronic, manufactured in Colmar, is used directly for material extraction and impresses with its high penetration force and stability. It has an operating mass of around 78 tonnes and offers high productivity with efficient fuel consumption.
The fleet is complemented by the crawler dozer PR 746 Litronic , which, with 190 kW / 254 hp and state-of-the-art assistance systems, ensures precise grading work and efficient terrain preparation. Thanks to the hydrostatic travel drive and electronic travel control, it moves the largest possible amount of material in the shortest possible time, even on the most difficult terrain.
Two wheel loaders L 586 XPower and L 550 XPower are responsible for loading the lorries. Its innovative Liebherr XPower travel drive combines hydrostatic and mechanical drive for maximum performance with low fuel consumption. The concept enables faster work cycles, high tip loads and ensures high machine availability for impressive handling performance.
"Today, we are completely satisfied with the performance of the appliances and with the service and support provided by Nagel and Liebherr. It's a really good collaboration"
