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Liebherr planning new development and demonstration centre in Kirchdorf

Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH will invest over 30 million Euro in a new development and demonstration centre at the site in Kirchdorf over the next five years. Construction work is due to start in 2017 and is expected to be completed by 2021.

Liebherr Tower Cranes – everything from planning to dismantling from a single source

The Liebherr Tower Cranes Division planned and completed a job for a 1000 EC-H 50 Litronic in Schelklingen down to the very last detail. A new klinker production line is currently being built there whilst the cement works continues to operate normally.

Liebherr-Aerospace receives Silver Award from COMAC

On March 21st, 2017, COMAC honored Liebherr-Aerospace with the Silver Award for its performance in 2016.

Gulf Haulage Heavy Lift Company erects the first wind turbine in Saudi Arabia using a Liebherr LR 1750 crawler crane

Heavy haulage and heavy lift contractor Gulf Haulage Heavy Lift Company (GHHL) has erected the first wind turbine in Saudi Arabia. A Liebherr LR 1750 crawler crane was used to erect the 84 metre tower, the 83 tonne nacelle and the 60 metre blades. The wind turbine in Turaif in the north-east of Saudi Arabia will generate power for a bulk plant facility operated by state oil company Saudi Aramco.

Liebherr to supply active yaw damper systems for Vectron locomotives

Liebherr-Transportation Systems will supply active yaw damper systems to Siemens for installation in the bogies of Vectron locomotives.

First Liebherr R 922 crawler excavator for low regulated markets operating in China

At bauma 2016 in Munich, Liebherr presented its new model series of the crawler excavators R 920, R 922 and R 924 for the first time. Meeting the requirements of customers from low regulated markets, these machines are specifically based on tried-and-tested European standards. A new R 922 built by Liebherr Machinery (Dalian) Co. Ltd has been working for the Xi’an Tianyi Earth-moving Co. Ltd since August 2016. This excavator is one of the first machines from the new model series operating in China.

Mamut de Colombia building a new metro line in Panama City using several Liebherr mobile cranes

Colombian crane contractor Mamut de Colombia is currently working on the construction of metro line 2 in Panama City. This involves two Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 mobile cranes and a Liebherr LTM 1400-7.1 crane hoisting a total of 1640 U-shaped concrete beams weighing up to 161 tonnes onto prefabricated pillars by the end of 2018.

New diesel engines: Liebherr is introducing two 6-cylinder in-line engines with displacements of 12 and 13.5 litres

Conexpo saw Liebherr showcase two new 6-cylinder in-line engines, which will be strengthening the portfolio in 2019. The D956 and D966 share nearly identical dimensions, and cover a wide power range from 320 to 450 kW, with displacements of 12 and 13.5 litres, respectively.

Liebherr and African Mining Services celebrate 20 years of successful partnership

At MINExpo 2016, Liebherr took the opportunity to offer a symbolic gift to their client African Mining Services (AMS) as a sign of a successful 20-year collaboration.

Three new Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile cranes for Megalift

Megalift GmbH will receive three new Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile cranes within three months. Company proprietor Bernd Preusse says that the VarioBallast® on this crane model was a major criterion behind the purchase. The three new 250-tonne machines will add to Megalift's Fleet at its site in Bremen and close the gap between the LTM 1200-5.1 and the LTM 1350-6.1. Megalift has also ordered a LTM 11200-9.1 which will be delivered in summer 2017.

Liebherr at Smopyc 2017 Trade Fair

At Smopyc, the Liebherr Group showcases an overview of its range of earthmoving and material handling equipment from 25. to 29. April 2017 in Zaragoza. Visitors can find the Liebherr stand measuring 600m² in the outdoor area, Pabellón 8, Calle B-D, Stand 1-8.

Liebherr to supply anti-buckling systems to Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive in China

Liebherr to supply anti-buckling systems to Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive in China

Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 mobile crane operated by Ulferts & Wittrock assembles Liebherr portal slewing crane in Bremen

At the beginning of this year, crane and heavy haulage contractor Ulferts & Wittrock assembled a Liebherr LPS 280 portal slewing crane for handling scrap metal in Bremen. A Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 mobile crane was used for the heaviest loads. The constricted conditions on site proved a major challenge.

Glencore’s Bulga welcomes third Liebherr mining excavator in 12 months

Bulga Open Cut, a key asset of Glencore Coal Assets, and a strategic site to Liebherr-Australia’s Mt Thorley branch, proudly welcomed the first Liebherr R 9100 mining excavator commissioned in the Hunter Valley on 20 March 2017.

Liebherr signs agreement on E-Jet 190 landing gear overhaul with Norra and Finnair

The overhaul campaign is planned to be carried out until 2021.

Liebherr showcases new products at the Internorga 2017 trade fair in Hamburg

Liebherr Domestic Appliances presents new products from the branding area, as well as new display fridges and bottle coolers, at the leading trade fair for gastronomy in Hamburg.

Liebherr Components is Newsmaker of the Year 2016

The Liebherr Components division is the winner of the Diesel Progress International magazine's annual award for publishing the most engine news in 2016. The award ceremony took place on March 8 at CONExpo 2017 in Las Vegas (USA).

ProCold Award honours Liebherr as innovation leader

Liebherr Domestic Appliances was presented with the "ProCold Award" for the first time for its development of efficient and innovative product solutions.