History

Liebherr celebrates its 75th anniversary

The Liebherr Group is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2024. To mark the occasion, we are celebrating ‘75 years of moving forward’. In 1949, the pioneer Hans Liebherr invented the world’s first mobile tower crane, laying the foundations for the future group of companies. To this day, our Group continues to be moulded by that pioneering spirit and the courage to explore new avenues.

Every day, more than 50,000 employees in over 50 countries on every continent work with passion and ingenuity to continuously redefine the limits of what is possible – and so help to significantly shape technological progress in many industries. This year, we would like to celebrate our 75-year success story with our employees, customers and partners all over the world.

My life has led me to consider that, with a strong will to do good work and fulfill different customer requirements to the best of your ability, you can also achieve goals that at first seem almost unimaginable. Don't allow yourself to be disheartened by set-backs, having faith can move mountains.
Hans Liebherr

History

Anniversary stories

Determined to make a difference: pioneering spirit – yesterday, today and tomorrow

In this article, examples of developments and groundbreaking projects from the world of Liebherr provide an insight into the extensive impact that more than 75 years of a special pioneering spirit have had across all product segments.

A togetherness that transcends borders

What makes a pioneer? Seven inspiring personalities around the globe share their personal Liebherr stories, from pursuing adventurous international assignments to childhood dreams come true. Liebherr stands for great technology, pioneering innovations and service that sets standards around the globe, shaped by the attitude, fascination and pioneering spirit of over 50,000 employees worldwide. The unique corporate culture lives on in each individual 75 years after the company was founded. And thus follow a timeless example.

Proud of the past – Prepared for the future

Our past is our strength, our future is our drive!
Celebrate 75 years of success with us and discover our exclusive anniversary collection.
Select your favourite pieces and wear our history with pride. Be proud of what we have accomplished and ready for what is yet to come.

We are proud of our origins.

As a family-run company, we have developed from a small company in Upper Swabia to a group of companies over the past 75 years. Our global presence has played a key role in shaping the history of technology in many sectors.

We think ahead and move forward.

With visionary ideas, we develop products and solutions with high benefits that constantly redefine the limits of what is possible.

Yesterday, today and tomorrow.

We are guided by our responsibility to our more than 50,000 employees around the world, who appreciate our stability and reliability.

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Management as a family business

The company is currently managed by descendants of the company founder in the second and third generation.

Active shareholders in the Liebherr Group

The Group magazine

In the Magazine, you can find a look behind the scenes at Liebherr. Everyday heroes are introduced and solutions for tomorrow's problems are presented. Expect exciting stories about people who achieve great things together with Liebherr.

To the magazine

Portrait of the company founder

To date, the principles of the company founder Hans Liebherr have shaped our business activities and the structure of the Liebherr Group.

Portrait of the company founder