News and press releases

Liebherr tower cranes in action erecting the highest building in Europe

A total of ten Liebherr tower cranes owned by rental company Sutek are currently in action for contractor Renaissance Construction, erecting the Lakhta Center in St. Petersburg, Russia. The construction project includes what will be the highest building in Europe, the Lakhta Tower, and an adjoining multi-purpose building. Three 710 HC-L 32/64 Litronic and one 357 HC-L 12/24 Litronic luffing jib cranes are being used for the construction work on the tower. Three 357 HC-L 12/24 Litronic luffing jib cranes and three 280 EC-H 12 Litronic High-Top cranes are in action on the multi-purpose building.

Four Liebherr luffing jib cranes helping to build the future landmark of Azerbaijan

Four Liebherr luffing jib cranes are currently operating in Baku (Azerbaijan). Since the beginning of 2015 an architectural landmark has been under construction in the capital of Azerbaijan, the urban development project known as "The Crescent Bay".

Liebherr 1000 EC-B 125 Litronic tower crane used for the first time to erect a wind turbine with a hub height of 149m

A Liebherr tower crane recently erected a wind turbine at an altitude of around 800m in the Prechtaler Schanze Wind Farm in the Black Forest. The 1000 EC-B with its extremely low footprint erected for the first time a wind turbine with a hub height of 149m on the hills between the towns of Gutach and Mühlenbach. The tower crane had never before been assembled to such a height for wind turbine manufacturer ENERCON – both with and without guying to the wind turbine tower.

At the CTT Moscow 2016, Liebherr displays Construction Machines for the Russian Market

The Liebherr Group is present at the CTT Moscow, the international trade fair for construction machinery and technology, from 31 May to 4 June 2016 with a 2,700m² open air exhibition stand (Stand E-2).

Liebherr presents a Cross Section of its Varied Range of Cranes at the CTT Moscow 2016

The Liebherr Group presents a selection of its varied range of cranes at the CTT Moscow. While the LTR 1100 telescopic crawler crane with its variable boom system is predestined for the assembly of finished parts, the modular 150 EC-B 8 Litronic flat-top crane can be modified for a broad range of construction site requirements. Visitors to the exhibition are also able to test the crane simulator for construction cranes, which is a permanent item in Liebherr's crane driver training program.

Liebherr exhibiting 43 metre Truck-mounted Concrete Pump at the CTT 2016

Liebherr shows the modified 43 R4 XXT truck-mounted concrete pump at the CTT 2016. The four-section distributor boom is extremely stable and torsionally rigid, permitting maximum flexibility and a large working range of the distributor boom with narrow outrigging.

“Be Part of Something Bigger”: Liebherr enjoys success at Bauma 2016

From 11 to 17 April Liebherr was represented at Bauma 2016 with over 100 products, an outdoor exhibition stand, a stand for the components division in Hall A4 and a career stand in Hall B0. During the trade fair week, the Group invited visitors to take part in several activities under the motto “Be Part of Something Bigger”, and thus become part of this top-class event.

Be Part of Something Bigger - Liebherr video magazine and news reports from the 2016 Bauma

On the special Liebherr-website for the 2016 Bauma www.liebherr-bauma.com the Liebherr Group provides a daily account from ongoing exhibition events.

Liebherr sells ten tower cranes to Greece

Bauma 2016 is a welcome opportunity for discussions: about the latest trends, their influence on the industry – and of course for sales pitches. Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH was able to approach these conversations at Bauma with a recently closed deal on its books.

Liebherr receives two EuroTest awards

Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH and Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH (Kirchdorf an der Iller, Germany) were presented with two EuroTest awards at Bauma 2016 for occupational and product safety.

Unique trade fair experience at Liebherr at Bauma 2016: "Be Part of Something Bigger"

At Bauma 2016 the Liebherr Group presents itself under the motto "Be Part of Something Bigger". A special type of trade fair experience is reflected here. On an exhibition area of over 14,000m², more than 60 construction machines, as well as a variety of other attractions, await visitors from all over the world.

LiSIM – Simulators for Liebherr construction machines: training under even more realistic conditions

At Bauma 2016 Liebherr presents its enhanced LiSIM concept. With these simulators it is possible to drive tower cranes, duty cycle crawler cranes, crawler cranes up to 300 tonnes and deep foundation machines in a virtual environment under even more realistic conditions. Ambient conditions such as wind, fog and rain, as well as different times of the day and night, are simulated and trained in a realistic manner. This increases the safety and productivity in real operation.

Countdown to Bauma 2016: What exhibits will Liebherr show in Munich?

On the website set up for Bauma 2016 www.liebherr-bauma.com, Liebherr now presents the first exhibits from the areas of construction machinery, mining and components.

Liebherr L1 Crane Day at over 40 sites

The tension grows: Liebherr will be unveiling its new L1-24 hydraulic fast-erecting crane at over 40 of its sales partners' sites simultaneously on 11 March 2016.

Liebherr erects tower crane at an altitude of 225 metres

A Liebherr tower crane was erected on Baden-Württemberg's tallest building, the elevator test tower in Rottweil, with the aid of a 280 EC-H 12 Litronic. The 280 EC-H 12 Litronic with a hook height of 265 metres will now be supported by an 85 EC-B 5 FR.tronic. Together the two Liebherr cranes will ensure excellent load handling on the site.

"Be Part of Something Bigger": Liebherr at Bauma 2016

At the 2016 Bauma trade fair from April 11 - 17, the Liebherr Group is showcasing many new and further developed products from every area of its extensive range of construction machines, mobile and crawler cranes, material handling technology, mining, as well as components, on a total display area of more than 14,000m².

In New York City, the new Liebherr Luffing Crane 710 HC-L starts with its job

The first Liebherr luffing crane 710 HC-L 32/64 Litronic has recently been erected on the MoMA Tower jobsite in New York City (USA) and just started its work. Together with a second 710 HC L, that will be delivered mid 2016, the two tower cranes help to build the 76 story building in Midtown Manhattan. With a height of 320m (1,050ft), the skyscraper will be one of the highest buildings in the city. Both cranes are leased from the North American Liebherr dealer Morrow to the contractor Sorbara Construction, Lynbrook, New York.

Four heavy duty Liebherr tower cranes commissioned to Sobha Developers in Bangalore, India

Official handover during recent EXCON Exhibition. New cranes have been installed at the Sobha Dream Acres project in Bangalore.