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Middle River Marine celebrates the delivery of Liebherr’s LH 110 material handler

Illinois based company, Middle River Marine (MRM), acquired a newly assembled LH 110 material handler to be stationed at an MRM terminal based in the South Chicago region. To commermorate this delivery, MRM hosted an on-site event recognizing stakeholders, partners, and dealers and showcased various Liebherr machines from the MRM fleet.

ZHD Stevedores orders first all-electric CBG 500 E

The CBG 500 E crane combines state-of-the-art drive technologies with Liebherr’s in-house developed crane control system “Master V.” Another highlight is the energy recovery system LiCaTronic, which makes best possible utilisation of the available energy (source). The crabe supports a lot of tailor-made features that have been developed in close cooperation with ZHD to best suit to the demands of the operation fields to serve.

Liebherr and Leica Geosystems: Expanded range of semi-automatic machine control systems for crawler excavators

Liebherr, in cooperation with Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, offers various machine control systems for hydraulic excavators ex works. Machine control systems are driver assistance systems that make construction projects and processes more efficient, productive and safer. Liebherr is now extending its range of machine control systems for its Generation 8 crawler excavator models.

Grúas Alhambra takes delivery of first Liebherr LTM 1300-6.3 mobile crane on the Iberian Peninsula

With the procurement of the Liebherr LTM 1300-6.3 mobile crane, the Spanish crane company Grúas Alhambra is becoming a pioneer: It takes over the first unit of this new type on the Iberian Peninsula. The innovative all-terrain crane with a 90-metre telescopic boom is ideal for the company’s current needs, as it was looking for a crane with greater lifting capacity and height. Grúas Alhambra will use the LTM 1300-6.3 for refinery work, wind turbine maintenance and many other applications thanks to its versatility.

Great Cranes, Great Love: 3 questions for podcast host and crane operator Katie Kelleher

“Tales from the Hook” is the name of a very popular podcast sponsored by Liebherr and hosted by passionate crane operator Katie Kelleher. In it she talks about industrial insights as well as trends and stories happening in the construction sector. We took a look behind the scenes and spoke to Katie about her passion for cranes and her tips for women who see their future in the construction industry.

Ulferts & Wittrock adds Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane to its fleet

Ulferts & Wittrock has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane. The 700-tonne crane replaces an LTM 1500-8.1 in the fleet and is now the most powerful telescopic crane in the entire group. With its high performance, versatile boom systems, VarioBallast® and VarioBase^®, the LTM 1650-8.1 can be used flexibly for a wide range of work.

Over the rooftops of Bratislava: helicopter flies Liebherr crane into city’s old town district

When a conventional tower crane assembly by mobile crane isn’t possible, Liebherr customers have other options available: in the Slovakian capital of Bratislava, experts from Liebherr dealer Kranimex rose to the challenge by using airlifts.

Reducing CO₂ emissions: Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane installs silo at cement plant

Heidelberg Materials is investing heavily in the reduction of CO₂ emissions in cement production. A Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane from the crane and heavy haulage contractor Schmidbauer GmbH & Co. KG has now installed a silo at the Schelklingen cement plant for storing aggregates that can reduce the proportion of clinker in the cement.

All size classes covered: seven new Liebherr mobile construction cranes for Fröhlich Bau

The right Liebherr lifting solution for every job: Fröhlich Bau Kran und Baustellenlogistik is adding another seven machines to its fleet of mobile construction cranes.

The first in France: Liebherr sells two new 520 EC-B Fibre to Saint Yves Services

Strong new additions to the crane fleet of Saint Yves Services (SYS): Liebherr delivers not one but two 520 EC-B 20 Fibres to the French crane rental company.

Liebherr presents "A new era in automation" at Automatica 2023

From June 27 to 30, 2023, Liebherr Automation will present its latest products and solutions in the field of automation systems at Automatica 2023, a leading trade fair for automation and robotics.

Testing makes the difference: new test bench for Liebherr main bearings

Liebherr's Components product segment is revolutionising wind turbine technology with the introduction of a new state-of-the-art main bearing test bench. With a maximum electrical input power of 300 kW, a maximum rotational speed of 15 rpm and an impressive test capacity of up to 125 tons, the innovative test bench ensures rigorous testing and validation of main bearings for offshore wind turbines.

Working with Liebherr Mining: an electrifying experience

Since the launch of its Zero Emission Mining Program in 2021, Liebherr Mining has embarked on a number of projects that explore how the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) can help to reduce emissions. To ensure that Liebherr Mining has the most suitable people working on this project, one such recruit was Kareem Oubid, a high voltage (HV) electrician currently working with Liebherr-Australia in Western Australia to support and maintain electric-drive mining equipment.

Market introduction of the Liebherr R 9300: a cutting-edge 250-tonne mining excavator

The R 9300 Generation 8 – the newest excavator in the Liebherr Mining range – can now be purchased. Following successful validation at a mine in Indonesia, the R 9300 has proven its ability to improve both productivity and efficiency on site. Once the machine enters serial production in 2024, it will replace the R 9250 within the 250-tonne class.

On behalf of science: Crane deployment at the Deutsches Museum with Maier-Landshut

As part of renovation work at the Deutsches Museum in Munich, a Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane has moved a 44-tonne impeller of a Francis turbine. The work was carried out by Kran-Maier GmbH & Co. KG from Landshut.

Liebherr and Bharat Forge sign Letter of Intent

Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS and Bharat Forge Ltd. have announced the signature of a Letter of Intent about cooperation in the field of technologies for future aircraft and transportation applications in India.

Cadeler supports wind projects with Liebherr RL 2600

One of the leading Danish suppliers in the offshore wind industry, Cadeler, is supporting its Wind Osprey vessel with the latest RL 2600. This acquisition is part of the company’s upgrade initiatives through which by early 2024, its O-class vessels will be ready to support the next-generation of wind turbines.

170 million euro investment: New Liebherr production site in Alsace

Liebherr-France SAS, based in Colmar, France, is responsible for the development and production of the Liebherr Group's crawler excavators. As part of its efforts to strengthen local supply chains, Liebherr-France SAS is planning to open a new manufacturing site for welded components as well as pre-assembly and assembly work for driver cabs in the EcoRhena industrial park in Nambsheim (Alsace, France) in 2025. Liebherr is investing 170 million euros on an area of around 47 ha and will create more than 300 jobs.