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Liebherr to celebrate 50th anniversary in USA and to exhibit extensive range of latest construction machine products at Conexpo Con/Agg 2020

From an earnest start in Virginia in 1970, Liebherr has built its USA business on a foundation of trust, innovation and engagement with customers. Five decades later, the company’s incredible growth, diversity and stability is tangible evidence of how Liebherr employees are united by success as the company continually moves toward new achievements. Each decade in business and each customer served has positioned Liebherr in a leadership role in multiple industries, such as petrochemical, transportation, aerospace, construction, earthmoving and mining.

Journey into the eternal ice

14,400 kilometres, 53 days and 4 different ships: it took a few strokes of logistical genius to transport a mobile crane to its destination on Earth’s southernmost continent. This is how it all began.

Economical, cost-effective addition to all-terrain crane fleet – Steil’s new LTF 1060-4.1

The Steil Kranarbeiten Group based in Trier has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTF 1060-4.1 telescopic truck-mounted crane. The 60-tonne crane with a 4-axle truck chassis is a cost-effective addition to the crane fleet. It will particularly be used for crane work which involves lengthy journeys to the site.

Big clean-up in the reactor: Liebherr's MK 140 mobile construction crane proves to be an all-rounder

From setting up the site at the reactor to lifting in environmental service employees, to the (dis)assembly of diverse scaffolding, the MK 140 Plus Liebherr mobile construction crane has been in constant operation at a chemical plant. In the German city of Stade, a reactor was shut down, cleaned, serviced and overhauled.

Liebherr Aerospace Brasil Marks Its Presence at the 21st Annual SAE Brasil AeroDesign Competition

For the second year in a row, Liebherr Aerospace Brasil sponsored the SAE Brasil AeroDesign Competition that took place in São José dos Campos, SP.

The largest mobile crane in Finland – Helaakoski adds used Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 mobile crane to its fleet

Finnish crane and transport contractor J. Helaakoski Oy has significantly extended its range of services upwards by purchasing a Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1. Previously a 500-tonne machine was the company's most powerful crane. Helaakoski decided to buy a used crane straight from the manufacturer Liebherr. The LTM 1750-9.1 is now also the most powerful mobile crane in Finland.

Liebherr at Excon 2019

Latest technology, new products and tailor made solutions for the construction industry of the Indian market are the focus of the Liebherr showcase at Excon 2019 in Bangalore, India. The trade fair is held from December 10th to 14th, 2019 at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre. At the 10th edition of this "International Construction Equipment and Technology Trade Fair, the Liebherr Group presents wheel loaders and crawler tractors as well as mobile and tower cranes at the outdoor area OD 15 & 16.

World premiere at the Excon India 2019: Liebherr expands its Flat-Top crane series with the NC-B 12-70

Liebherr is unveiling the third and largest Flat-Top crane of the new NC-B series to date at the Excon in India: the NC-B 12-70. With a maximum lifting capacity of 12 tonnes and a maximum radius of 70 metres, it is significantly larger than the NC-B 9-62 and the NC-B 6-62. A specific 16 EC tower system has been developed for the NC-B cranes. The series also has its own variable climbing system.

Scholl takes delivery of new Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1 mobile crane

Karl Scholl GmbH from Heidelberg took delivery of an LTM 1230-5.1 mobile crane at the Liebherr Plant in Ehingen during November. The 5-axle LTM 1230-5.1 delivers greater mobility due to it being much easier to obtain road licences for it. The 230-tonne crane will also upgrade the company’s fleet due to its variable boom system comprising a 75 metre telescopic boom and a 39 metre infinitely adjustable luffing jib as well as innovations such as VarioBase® and VarioBallast®.

L’entreprise de levage Suisse, Gyger Levage augmente son parc machine avec deux nouvelles grues mobiles Liebherr

L‘entreprise de levage Suisse, Gyger Levage a réceptionné deux nouvelles grues mobiles Liebherr. Une LTM 1040-2.1 qui complète sa flotte de grues dans le segment de capacité de levage d’entrée de gamme et une LTM 1450-8.1 avec une capacité de levage maximum de 450 tonnes qui élargie son parc machine dans le haut du segment.

Liebherr mobile cranes able to comply with the stringent Euro VI c emissions standard in realistic driving conditions

The fact that even large vehicles such as the 5-axle LTM 1160-5.2 with a road weight of 60 tonnes from Liebherr can meet the high Onroad Euro VI c standard has been proved recently by the Swabian crane manufacturer in a series of tests conducted in conjunction with TÜV NORD and the engineering partner IAV.

Chez Rental’ R : La première pelle sur chenilles Liebherr R 924 G8 en Île-de-France

La nouvelle génération 8 de Liebherr a été mondialement présentée à l’occasion du salon Bauma en avril dernier à Munich (Allemagne). Les premières machines ont depuis été livrées avec succès dans le monde entier. La société francilienne Rental’ R, basée à Crosne dans l’Essone et fondée en 2018, a acquis la première pelle sur chenilles Liebherr R 924 d’Île-de-France au début de l’été. Aux couleurs si atypiques, cette nouvelle machine a été le fruit d’une mûre réflexion mêlant le choix de la qualité d’un constructeur et de son service.

Liebherr cranes erect prototype of the most powerful offshore wind turbine in the world

A few weeks ago, the prototype of what is currently the most powerful offshore wind turbine in the world was erected in the Dutch port of Rotterdam. The gondola of the wind turbine, which measures an overall 207 metres in height, has a net weight of 675 tonnes. It was the heaviest load for the two Liebherr crawler cranes used for the job. In a tandem hoist, the two LR 11350 cranes managed a gross load of 780 tonnes and placed the massive component onto the 150 metre tower for the gigantic turbine.

Liebherr Delivers Embraer 170 Main Landing Gear Serial No. 1,000

Liebherr has delivered the main landing gear with serial number 1,000 to the final assembly line of the Brazilian regional jet Embraer 170/175.

Liebherr mobile cranes in South Korea – new facility opens and crane premiere

Liebherr will deliver 25 new mobile cranes this year to South Korea, more units than ever before. The Asian country has also developed into a major market for MK mobile construction cranes. Liebherr opened a new training and service centre there in September to meet the growing demand for after-sales service.

Liebherr LAMC Aviation (Changsha) Co., Ltd. célèbre la livraison de la 100e jambe de train d’atterrissage de l’ARJ 21

Liebherr LAMC Aviation (Changsha) Co., Ltd. (LLA), entreprise commune entre la société chinoise LAMC (AVIC Landing Gear Advanced Manufacturing Corp.) et la société allemande Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH, a franchi une étape déterminante avec la livraison à Changsha de la 100e jambe de train d’atterrissage destinée au programme de l’avion régional bimoteur ARJ21 de COMAC.

Liebherr mobile cranes in South Korea – new facility opens and crane premiere

Liebherr will deliver 25 new mobile cranes this year to South Korea, more units than ever before. The Asian country has also developed into a major market for MK mobile construction cranes. Liebherr opened a new training and service centre there in September to meet the growing demand for after-sales service.

Liebherr mobile construction crane part of the Dresden Zwinger renovation project

In the summer of this year, the MK 88 Plus Liebherr mobile construction crane, supplied by Krandienst Kunze e.K., was used to give one of Dresden’s most famous city centre building a new lease of light: the roof of the Semper Gallery received new glass panes.