News and press releases

Liebherr-Race 2017

On July 15th, the Liebherr-Race 2017 took place on the factory premises of Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH in Kempten, South Germany. 300 pupils divided into 26 teams assembled self-constructed soapbox carts, with which they competed in the soapbox derby. The joint project is a cooperation between Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH, Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH, Liebherr-Elektronik GmbH and 14 schools in the surrounding area.

Downer delivers Australia’s newest R 9800 Mining Excavator

Downer Mining recently purchased a Liebherr R 9800 BH excavator for its BMA Goonyella contract mining operations. The new machine added to the fleet of Liebherr excavators purchased since 2009, which includes four R 9800 BH excavators and four R 9400 excavators, used in both coal and iron ore applications.

VHB SA takes delivery of Liebherr MK 140 mobile construction crane in Reiden

Swiss crane contractor VHB SA took delivery of a Liebherr MK 140 mobile construction crane in June.

Liebherr-Aerospace in Saline: New Heat Transfer Equipment Servicing is Thriving

Liebherr launched a completely new type of service: The servicing of heat transfer equipment which is part of the aircraft’s air management system.

Liebherr started delivering the new truck mixer generation 05

Liebherr started delivering the new truck mixer generation 05: The type HTM 905 is already being delivered to the customers.

Liebherr-Aerospace Supplies Further Components for the Embraer E-Jets E2

Brazilian landing gear manufacturer ELEB has awarded Liebherr-Aerospace with a built-to-print contract regarding the leg strut and trailing arm for the main landing gear of the Embraer E175-E2.

Perth branch wins 2nd place at BHP HSEC Awards

Congratulations to the team at Perth’s Mining branch who received 2nd place at the BHP Iron Ore Contractor HSEC Awards, for improving the safety and efficiency of the R 9400 engine module replacement.

Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS starts work at the La Feuilleraie site

Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS celebrated as demolition work started at La Feuilleraie. The company acquired this symbolic building, which has lain derelict for more than a decade, in February 2017, with the aim of developing its site and extending its infrastructure.

Liebherr started delivering the new truck mixer generation 05

Delivery of the first new truck mixers has already started with the most common type, the HTM 905. Sales of the new truck mixer generation 05 began in January.

New lighting options for Liebherr XPower® wheel loaders: adaptive working lighting and key with remote control

Liebherr presents innovative lighting options for the XPower® wheel loaders: adaptive working lighting and the Liebherr key with remote control. Both options improve lighting and safety particularly at twilight, during the night, underground or in other low light conditions.

New lighting options for Liebherr XPower® wheel loaders: adaptive working lighting and key with remote control

Liebherr presents two innovative lighting options for the XPower® wheel loaders: adaptive working lighting and the Liebherr key with remote control.

Liebherr-Aerospace Supplies Further Components for the Embraer E-Jets E2

Brazilian landing gear manufacturer ELEB has awarded Liebherr-Aerospace with a built-to-print contract regarding the leg strut and trailing arm for the main landing gear of the Embraer E175-E2.

Wasel chooses the innovative SX boom system from Liebherr

Wasel GmbH Schwerlastlogistik took delivery of a new Liebherr LR 1750/2 crawler crane at the Liebherr plant in Ehingen in mid-June. The 750-tonne crane will extend the company's fleet of crawler cranes. The new crane will enable Wasel to ramp up its wind power activities.

Allegations in connection with business operations in South Africa. Investigation initiated.

The business practices described are unacceptable to us. We will fully investigate the background to the matter. The commitment to a conduct of integrity and fair competition in markets across the world are part of our basic values.

Liebherr receives the order to supply armoured mobile and rescue cranes to the German Army

On 27 June 2017, Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH received an order from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to deliver a total of 71 armoured mobile and recovery cranes worth around 150 million euros.

Equipped with technology by Liebherr: the Falcon 5X takes off for its first flight

The Falcon 5X, Dassault Aviation’s new business jet, successfully completed its first flight on July 5th, 2017 with Liebherr equipment on board.

Liebherr receives the order to supply armoured mobile and rescue cranes to the German Army

On 27 June 2017, Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH received an order from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to deliver a total of 71 armoured mobile and recovery cranes worth around 150 million euros. The deliveries are due to start in the second half of next year and be completed by 2021.

Breithaupt & Philipp expands fleet with a Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane

Breithaupt & Philipp GmbH & Co. KG, based in Hohendodeleben near Magdeburg, has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane. The 5-axle 250-tonne mobile crane expand the companies range of services upwards. The high lifting capacities of the 5-axle crane were one of the main reasons behind the purchase.