News and press releases

Wind power learns to swim: France’s first floating offshore wind farm

The latest story in the Group Magazine shows how the first floating offshore wind farm in France was built off the coast of Marseille. The ‘Provence Grand Large’ project comprises three 8.4 MW wind turbines on floating platforms anchored 17 kilometres off the coast. The use of the Liebherr LR 11350 crawler crane was crucial for the installation.

Closing the gap: Wertz-Autokrane takes delivery of Liebherr LTM 1110-5.2 mobile crane

Wertz Autokrane GmbH & Co. Transport KG has taken delivery of a new LTM 1110-5.2 mobile crane. It complements the fleet of the traditional Aachen-based company with a load capacity of between 90 and 150 tonnes. The ability to operate the 5-axle mobile crane with a total weight of 48 tonnes and the advantages of the new Liebherr LICCON3 crane control system were important decision criteria.

New Liebherr mobile cranes for Scotland

To mark its 20th anniversary, Stoddart Crane Hire gave itself a special gift: just in time for its planned summer celebrations, the Scottish crane service provider put a new Liebherr LTM 1150-5.3 mobile crane into operation. The family-run business, based in Muir of Ord, west of Inverness and about 10 kilometres from the famous Loch Ness, has made a name for itself as a crane service provider on Scotland's islands, among other areas.

Press kit: MINExpo 2024

All press releases Liebherr has published for MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2024 in Las Vegas (USA) – the biggest global event for the mining industry.

Liebherr presents its latest mining technology at MINExpo 2024

At this year’s MINExpo, Liebherr is presenting advancements from its mining, earthmoving, mobile and crawler cranes, components and aerospace and transportation product segments. The company has made a number of product announcements during the exhibition, including the unveiling of its autonomous battery-electric T 264 haul truck, the new PR 776 Generation 8 dozer, and the expansion of its integrated technology portfolio, IoMine.

Modern cranes for Mexico: Magruber counts on Liebherr

Over the past two years, the Mexican crane company Magruber has acquired six new mobile cranes from Liebherr. With lifting capacities ranging between 120 and 230 tonnes, these versatile and powerful cranes are perfectly suited for a variety of tasks in Mexico City, where the company is headquartered. Based on its positive experience, Magruber has now ordered a larger crane, which will join the fleet as its new flagship by the end of 2024. Alongside product quality, Magruber's strong and dependable partnership with Liebherr has been a key factor in their purchasing decisions.

S.A.S Group expands Liebherr crane fleet with LTM 1300-6.3 and LTM 1100-5.3

The S.A.S Group has been a satisfied Liebherr customer for over twenty years. The latest additions to the Liguria-based customer, which has just expanded its Liebherr fleet with an LTM 1100-5.3 and an LTM 1300-6.3, once again include high quality and outstanding technical features.

Liebherr’s mobile construction crane range is expanding

The MK 120-5.1 is the latest addition to Liebherr’s mobile construction crane range. The five-axle machine bridges the gap between the MK 88-4.1 and the MK 140-5.1. Alongside plenty of lifting power, it features a new display and an optional smaller load hook for working in confined spaces.

For easier city access and even higher lifts: Comlev takes delivery of Liebherr LTM 1120-4.1

The French company ALKALINE has taken delivery of a new Liebherr crane. As the second largest crane in the fleet of its subsidiary Comlev, the LTM 1120-4.1 impresses with its mobility, flexibility and compact dimensions.

Liebherr spotlights Jim Jatho, Product Manager – lattice boom cranes

Serving as the Product Manager for lattice boom cranes, Jim Jatho consistently supports US efforts acting as an essential liaison between customers and Liebherr’s mobile and crawler crane factory, Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH.

Nine out of twelve delivered – the German Federal Agency for Technical Relief places its trust in Liebherr compact cranes

The German Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) placed an order with Liebherr for twelve LTC 1050-3.1 mobile cranes. Liebherr has already delivered nine cranes to various local organisations. THW President Sabine Lackner says: “Cranes are an indispensable tool for the specialist bridge construction groups. They enable THW personnel to lift heavy bridge elements and assemble them into structures that can reach spans of over 80 metres. The fact that THW has erected over three dozen temporary bridges in the past three years shows how important these vehicles are.”

111 years of Hüffermann: EUR 222 million invested in Liebherr cranes over the last three years

This year, Hüffermann is celebrating its 111th anniversary. Through strategic growth, the company based in Wildeshausen, Lower Saxony, has evolved from a wagon workshop to a corporate group with over 800 employees. Hüffermann is a full-service provider for heavy-duty crane and project engineering solutions. Its ongoing procurement of Liebherr mobile and crawler cranes, as well as Liebherr tower cranes since 2021, has played a significant role in the company’s expansion.

Compact and powerful: R. Kölch & Sohn GmbH takes delivery of LTM 1090-4.2

Alexander and Kurt Kölch paid a visit to Liebherr-Werk Ehingen in July 2024 with very good reason – the owners of Richard Kölch & Sohn GmbH were in Ehingen to take delivery of the keys for their new LTM 1090-4.2. After receiving induction training on the mobile crane, the LTM 1090-4.2 immediately set off from the manufacturing plant to its first job, the erection of a prefabricated house.

Liebherr invests in Kansas City location for mobile and crawler cranes spare parts distribution

Liebherr USA, Co. enhances customer service in the Midwest by establishing a spare parts warehouse in Kansas City.

Good things come in threes: Audubon adds new LR 1700-1.0 to its fleet

For the construction and maintenance of wind turbines, Audubon’s field services business has expanded its fleet with an additional LR 1700-1.0. The 700-tonne crane incorporates all the innovations added to Liebherr’s crawler crane range in recent years.

Tandem hoist on cellar ceiling: Haslach installs giant prestressed concrete trusses

Haslach achieved successful deployment with a lot of planning: several prestressed concrete trusses weighing just under 100 tonnes were installed in the Austrian town of Bludenz for the construction of a new hall at the Getzner textile factory. The hall floor with full cellar running underneath and the limited footprint made the deployment a considerable challenge.

Safety first for humankind and nature

Minas Gerais, Brazil: below the Serra Azul dam, a containment structure has to be built to protect nearby communities and the environment from a potential dam breach. A job for Piacentini do Brasil – and for Liebherr machines.

Al Askar takes delivery of 26 used Liebherr LTM cranes

Al Askar has placed a major order for young used cranes – the Saudi Arabian company ordered 26 used mobile cranes in the medium lifting capacity class from Liebherr. Whilst it is primarily a mobile crane manufacturer, Liebherr is also an expert in refurbishing used cranes to customer specifications. Al Askar will receive high-quality, modern, powerful mobile cranes to strengthen its fleet.