News and press releases

Liebherr to supply air conditioning systems for the “Thameslink” rolling stock program

The company signed a contract with Siemens and Cross London Trains (XLT) to deliver air conditioning systems for the Thameslink rolling stock program, which is led by the UK Department of Transport.

Spectacular construction project on Saint Helena

Two Liebherr cranes are involved in an airport project on Saint Helena.

AW189 Helicopter with Liebherr systems on board

Liebherr-Aerospace supplies several major systems and components for the 8.3 ton multirole helicopter, which received its EASA certification in early 2014.

Liebherr Group’s 2013 turnover at similar level to previous year

Today the Liebherr Group is publishing key data from its annual report for the 2013 business year. Against a backdrop of moderate international economic progress, Liebherr achieved a turnover of 8,963.6 million € in 2013.

Liebherr to Supply Anti-Buckling Systems to Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive

The hydraulic system for low-floor trams improves ride comfort and also fulfils a safety-critical function.

Liebherr-Aerospace Supplies Another Component for the E-jet E2

Four decades in Brazil

Liebherr Brasil Ltda. in Guaratinguetá recently celebrated 40 years of business. The official anniversary celebrations were attended by around 400 guests, including customers, partners and politicians.

Liebherr-Transportation Systems opens maintenance workshop in London

The new station is in charge of servicing Liebherr HVAC systems that are on board the trains of various rail lines in Greater London.

Liebherr introduces SmartGrip – the evolution of bulk handling

Liebherr Maritime Cranes launches the game-changing technology SmartGrip for its mobile harbour crane product range. This unique technology operates as an intelligent system which optimises grab filling rates in a self-learning manner. SmartGrip provides a number of valuable advantages, including higher performance and zero overloads.

Liebherr opens training centre in Kirchdorf

In mid-May, Liebherr opened a new training centre in Kirchdorf an der Iller. The group has invested around nine million euros in the site to provide future-oriented training for young people and excellent further qualification for its employees.

3,000 tonnes crawler crane LR 13000 in operation for the first time with PowerBoom

An LR 13000, operated by Mammoet, has been in Bremerhaven, Germany, for the installation of 87 m long and 940 t heavy jack-up legs in the "Aeolus" jack-up vessel.

16 earthmoving machines in night-time operation demolish motorway bridges on the A3 autobahn

The bridge demolition fleet comprised a total of 13 crawler excavators, one L 566 wheel loader, one PR 724 crawler tractor and a TA 230 articulated dump truck.

Liebherr A 916 Litronic wheeled excavator at MaskinExpo 2014

With the A 916 Litronic, Liebherr is presenting a model in its wheeled excavator series at the MaskinExpo 2014. It is the direct successor to the A 316 Litronic and has a service weight, depending on the working equipment fitted, of between 17.0 and 18.1 tonnes.

Innovative Truck-Mounted Concrete Pump from Liebherr on Show at the MaskinExpo 2014 in Sweden

The Liebherr truck-mounted concrete pump 41 M5 XXT exhibited at MaskinExpo 2014 is equipped with a powerful high-pressure pump unit THP 140H. It offers maximum concrete output of 140 m³/h and maximum concrete pressure of 119 bar. The torsional resistant 5-section multi-fold distributor boom has a length of 41 m. The vehicle presented in Stockholm is equipped with the unique and patented Liebherr XXT narrow support version.

ILA 2014: Top-level politicians visiting Liebherr-Aerospace’s stand

During this year’s Berlin Airshow, Dr. Angela Merkel , Sigmar Gabriel and Dr. Ursula von der Leyen visited Liebherr-Aerospace’s stand.

Liebherr Wheel Loaders at MaskinExpo 2014

At MaskinExpo 2014, which takes place from May 22 to 24 in Stockholm (Sweden), Liebherr presents the wheel loader L 538 with P-kinematics at its stand. At the demonstration field, Liebherr shows the wheel loader L 566 with Z-kinematics

Improved safety for Mobile Cranes by Variable Supporting Base from Liebherr

At the MaskinExpo, which takes place from May 22-24, 2014, Liebherr presents the five-axle mobile crane LTM 1130-5.1. The exhibit is equipped with “VarioBase”, the variable supporting base that Liebherr introduced to the market at Bauma 2013 in Munich, Germany.

Liebherr R 946 Crawler Excavator at the MaskinExpo 2014

The R 946 excavator exhibited at the MaskinExpo 2014 is equipped with a 6.45 m mono boom and a 3.3 m long dipper stick. The machine is powered by a Liebherr diesel engine that complies with the current stage IIIB / Tier 4i emission limits. This 6-cylinder engine develops 200 kW (272 hp) at 1,800 min−1.