News and press releases

iF design award for LH 60 Litronic material handler

The LH 60 Litronic is a prize-winner in the 2014 competition for the "iF award" in the category "product design"

Liebherr-Aerospace at Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit Seattle 2014

This year, Liebherr-Aerospace, one of the leading suppliers of aircraft systems, will participate for the first time in the “Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit Seattle” at the Washington Convention Center in Seattle, Washington (USA). From March 11-13, 2014, the company will welcome guests at its stand and have B2B meetings on topics such as sales, business development, procurement, engineering and R&D.

Shine & Harmony Co., Ltd. is the new representation of Liebherr-Verzahntechnik in Taiwan

Since 01.01.2014 the Shine & Harmony Co., Ltd. as a representative in Taiwan for Liebherr Verzahntechnik GmbH, located in Kempten (Germany) is acting in the market.

After the 2014 Conexpo, Liebherr confirms successes in all product areas

More visitors, more intensive talks with customers than in 2011, interesting prospects for future projects.

Shine & Harmony Co., Ltd. is the new representation of the Liebherr-Verzahntechnik in Taiwan

Since 01.01.2014 the Shine & Harmony Co., Ltd. as a representa-tive in Taiwan for the Liebherr Verzahntechnik GmbH, located in Kempten (Germany) is acting in the market.

Liebherr at the 2014 Construction Machinery Exhibition in Bern (Switzerland)

The Liebherr Group attends the 2014 Construction Machinery Exhibition in Bern (Switzerland), which takes place from March 18-23, with a booth measuring some 4,000 m² located in the outdoor area, sector 4, booth No. 004.

The Transport of a Liebherr R 996 Sets Records

The transport of a fully-assembled Liebherr R 996 B hydraulic mining excavator between two mine sites proved to be the largest complete excavator moved in Australian history.

Zhejiang Liebherr Zhongche Transportation Systems Co., Ltd. Receives Its First IRIS Certificate

The successful IRIS certification is an important step in further expanding the joint venture’s business activities.

Successful start for Liebherr at Conexpo

First day of the trade show exceeded the expectations for Liebherr

Liebherr-Aerospace at the “Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit Seattle 2014”

The company will participate for the first time in the international meeting of the aerospace industry, which takes place from March 11-13, 2014.

Four LTM 1055-3.2 mobile cranes to the Swiss Army

Liebherr-Baumaschinen AG Reiden delivered four new LTM 1055-3.2 mobile cranes to the Armasuisse, the purchasing division of the Swiss Army, in February.

Bogie Coupling Systems for Alstom’s H3 Hybrid Locomotives

Liebherr-Transportation Systems has recently delivered the first hydraulic bogie coupling system for the new three-axle shunting locomotive to its customer Alstom.

Liebherr domestic appliances at the 88th Internorga in Hamburg

From 14 to 19 March 2014, the company will be exhibiting its latest range of refrigerators and freezers at Europe’s leading fair for hotels, gastronomy and catering.

Liebherr announces New Agreement with Republic Crane

Liebherr Construction Equipment Co., Newport News (VA/USA), is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Republic Crane and Equipment Company, Charlotte (NC/USA), which will become effective in approximately one year. Under the agreement, Republic Crane will cease being the national distributor for Liebherr material-handling equipment used in scrap and will become a full-line Liebherr dealer for earthmoving and material handling equipment serving customers of a defined territory directly by its two locations in North Carolina and Kentucky.

Liebherr 542 HC-L Luffing Jib Crane at the Conexpo Con/Agg 2014

Liebherr will be exhibiting its 542 HC-L luffing jib crane, the successor to the time-tested 540 HC L at the Conexpo Con/Agg 2014. The 540 HC-L is available in 12/24-tonne or 18/36-tonne versions. The 18/36-tonne version has a maximum lifting capacity of 79,370 lbs (36,000 kg). Its lifting capacity at the maximum radius of 213 ft (65 m) is 9,480 lbs (4,300 kg).

New developments in Liebherr’s ‘Reman’ program

At the 2014 Conexpo Con/Agg, Liebherr is presenting an expanded version of its component remanufacturing program (“Reman” for short) that was introduced at Bauma 2013. The program comprises up to three well defined reconditioning levels that offer customers the most suitable solution for every requirement. Depending on machine type, age, residual value and acceptable downtime, it is possible to choose between an as-new exchange component, a general overhaul or a component repair, in all cases at an economical cost and in accordance with the manufacturer’s quality standards. The procedure is coordinated regionally by local Liebherr dealers and service partners.

The Liebherr R 956 Crawler Excavator: A New Development in the 50-tonne Class

Liebherr is exhibiting its new R 956 crawler excavator at Conexpo Con/Agg 2014 in Las Vegas (USA). This standard hydraulic excavator weighs approximately 122,100 lb (55,400 kg) and replaces the previous R 954 model. Further improvements in comfort and reliability were among the main development priorities for the new R 956.

The Liebherr R 924 Crawler Excavator for Waste and Recycling Applications at Conexpo Con/Agg 2014

The R 924 crawler excavator revealed at Conexpo Con/Agg 2014 in Las Vegas (USA) is configured to work in transfer stations and recycling centers. This machine is equipped with purpose build guards that protect key impact areas like the undercarriage, hydraulic cylinders and the operator’s cab.