In the deep foundation product segment, Liebherr recorded revenue of €480 million in the 2025 business year. This equates to €81 million or 20.3 % above the previous year’s figure.

The global construction industry saw slight growth in 2025, albeit more subdued than in the previous year. This was in part due to geopolitical tensions and the volatile economy. Despite this cautious environment, the deep foundation market benefited from the ongoing willingness to invest in infrastructure and energy. There was a variety of catalysts in the regions of most relevance for the segment: in Europe, the deep foundation industry and the trend for sustainability projects drove the upswing, while in North America, momentum came from higher investments in industrial and commercial buildings.

Business performance varied greatly by region in the reporting year. Construction activities in the European Union gave rise to a significant upturn. In particular, Germany, France and Italy recorded positive development. Revenue growth also reached satisfying levels in non-EU countries during the reporting period. In the Africa, Near and Middle East region, revenue fell despite strong momentum from the United Arab Emirates. Business in Asia and Oceania also fell short of the previous year’s levels. It was a tale of two halves in America: while sales in Central and South America were down significantly, the company was pleased to register growth in North America. This could largely be attributed to the USA, where Liebherr was able to react quickly to changing market conditions in deep foundation in order to meet demand.

During the business year, research and development was focused on alternative drive technologies. The first fully electric HS 8100.2 dual power duty cycle crawler crane with flexible drive options had its premiere. It combines an integrated battery with an optional diesel generator, so that it can work using mains electricity or dual power for low-emissions operation. The operation is comparable to the familiar HS series, making it simple for drivers to make the switch.

With the LB 45.1, Liebherr presented a drilling rig with a new extended lattice boom for greater drilling depths plus innovative assistance systems. For instance, the concreting process in continuous flight auger drilling is automated, or the lattice leader is automatically adjusted to the preset angle of inclination. The LRB 19 is a compact all-rounder for pile driving, agitating or drilling applications and was introduced as a successor to the LRB 16 and LRB 18 models.

For slurry wall construction, Liebherr reworked a combination of the HS 8130.1 duty cycle crawler crane and the LSC 8-20 slurry wall cutter in the business year. This can be used to produce slurry walls of up to 2 m thick and 150 m deep. The HS 8130.1 was also dramatically improved in terms of operation, maintenance and comfort thanks to a cabin upgrade and digital assistance systems.

For the 2026 business year, Liebherr expects this positive growth to endure. The unwavering commitment to innovative technologies and sustainable solutions lays the foundations for further growth and a strengthened market position.