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Liebherr Tower Cranes and John Paul Construction celebrate 50 years of partnership

Irish construction company John Paul Construction is celebrating two anniversaries this year: its 75th anniversary and 50 years of partnership with Liebherr. Representatives from the Liebherr family shareholders and Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH travelled to the Emerald Isle to mark the occasion. Liebherr tower cranes supplied by John Paul Construction are currently in use on two major construction sites in Dublin.

Support for Lewandowska: A new Liebherr LG 1800-1.0 lattice boom mobile crane is going to Poland

The delivery of the new Liebherr LG 1800-1.0 lattice boom mobile crane, which has been on the market since the first half of 2024, has begun. The Polish company Lewandowska is one of the first customers to receive the new machine, thereby expanding its extensive crane portfolio. The high performance of the LG 1800- 1.0 and good experience with its predecessor were the deciding factors.

ESEASA takes delivery of the first LR 1700-1.0W narrow-track crawler crane in Latin America

The Mexican crane and heavy haulage company ESEASA has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LR 1700-1.0W. It is the first crane of this type in Latin America. In addition to the narrow travel gear, which mainly offers advantages in wind farms, ESEASA has also ordered the wide standard travel gear. The crane also comes with a variety of boom configurations, providing maximum flexibility and making it ideal for use in industrial applications as well.

Teamwork has no borders

In a strong demonstration of Liebherr’s spirit of collaboration and support between its sales and service companies, a team of experienced technicians from Liebherr Panama has helped Liebherr-Australia to deliver a large amount of mining equipment. This support comes during a time of exceptional growth for Liebherr-Australia.

Fast and efficient Liebherr hydraulic excavators renovate taxiway at Hamburg Airport

Things had to move quickly on Hamburg Airport's taxiway D1. After all, the interruption to flight operations on the affected taxiway had to be short-lived and the renovation work had to be carried out as quickly as possible. Just the right task for Liebherr’s hydraulic excavators. KEMNA BAU Andreae GmbH & Co KG relied on six Liebherr machines for the work, which were hired from Liebherr-Mietpartner GmbH. In addition to four wheeled excavators of the A 918, A 918 Compact and A 920 models, two R 920 Compact crawler excavators were also used. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of KEMNA BAU Andreae GmbH & Co KG and the perfect interaction of the Liebherr machines, the construction site was completed ahead of schedule.

New addition to the Baldini Group: Second 110-tonne crane with LICCON3 control in Italy

Italian customer Baldini Group has expanded its fleet with an LTM 1110-5.2. Liebherr has thus delivered the second 110-tonne mobile crane with LICCON3 control in Italy.

New flagship: Richi replaces 350-tonne crane with new Liebherr LTM 1350-6.1 mobile crane

The Swiss company Richi AG, based in Weiningen, has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1350-6.1 mobile crane, which replaces an older model of the same type in its fleet. Modern technology, efficiency and extensive experience with the LTM 1350-6.1 convinced the Swiss company to invest in this model once again.

Liebherr and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance forge key partnership

Liebherr-Aerospace and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance signed a 5-year Heat Exchanger Maintenance Services Agreement for the Air France KLM Group’s A320ceo/neo and A220 fleet as well as for the aircraft fleet supported by the French / Dutch MRO Provider.

MyGuide for Earthmoving App: exclusive insights into the construction of the Liebherr BAUMA booth

At the moment, everything still looks inconspicuous on the grounds of the Munich exhibition centre and there is little to suggest the world's largest construction machine trade fair. However, preparations are already underway so that the first visitors can visit Liebherr at BAUMA 2025 in just under six months.

MSG expands large crane fleet with Liebherr

MSG Krandienst GmbH, based in the Franco-German border region near Strasbourg, is expanding its fleet of large cranes with two modern machines from the Liebherr plant in Ehingen. An LTM 1300-6.3 was received a few days ago. This will be followed in February by an LTM 1650-8.1 with extensive equipment and the two telescopic boom variants with lengths of 54 and 80 metres. The company with the distinctive blue cranes believes it is well positioned to meet the requirements of the cross-border Alsace-Baden region.

Winter wonders: Liebherr wheel loaders as versatile helpers in snow and ice

Winter brings snow and ice that can make roads and pavements impassable. Reliable and powerful machines are essential to keep the infrastructure going. Thanks to their performance and robustness, Liebherr wheel loaders are also indispensable helpers for winter road maintenance. Various working attachments also enable a wide range of uses.

Mota-Engil orders 10 Liebherr railroad excavators for a major project in West Africa

The Portuguese construction company Mota-Engil has once again opted for Liebherr railroad excavators. The ten new machines of the type A 922 Rail Litronic will be used for a major railway project in Nigeria and Niger.

First in the fleet: Grúas Pirineos invests in a Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane

For Grúas Pirineos, the purchase of its first Liebherr mobile crane, the LTM 1650-8.1, marks a true milestone in the company’s short history. Thanks to this new acquisition, it can now offer a comprehensive range of services to its customers. The Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 will be primarily used by Grúas Pirineos in the wind energy, industrial and construction sectors.

50 years of excellence: celebrating the Liebherr mobile harbour crane

Progress evolves with the times and new lessons gained from experience. Liebherr has developed its flagship mobile harbour crane over five decades of changing industry demands, standards, and trends. Upgrades over the years have ultimately served to accommodate larger and heavier cargoes, while maintaining high standards in performance and reliability. This has included updates to the crane’s tower and boom, to modifications in its undercarriage. In recent years, all-electric cranes optimised for energy efficiency and sustainability have come to the forefront. And the newest LHM series focuses on advanced electronics and sensor technology for future automation.

Liebherr Connect – connecting man, machine and environment

With Liebherr Connect, the Group is taking a further step in the digital networking of machines. At the same time, the state-of-the-art connectivity solution creates a link between man, machine and the environment. Efficient data exchange represents major added value for customers and partners. Liebherr Connect is the key to digitalisation – today and in the future.

Porto Chibatão sets another milestone with four LBS 800

The contract for the purchase of four cranes was signed during the Intermodal event in São Paulo in 2022. The cranes were delivered in September and are now part of a fleet of 16 barge-slewing cranes in operation at the port. Founded in 1987, Porto Chibatão plays a crucial role in the logistical operations and economic impact on the regional economy. It serves the Manaus industrial park, also known as the Manaus free trade zone, and is essential for processing increasing cargo volumes in the region.

First LPS 600 in Germany boosts logistics for J. MÜLLER

The LPS 600 features a 61-metre boom, a motorised grab control and an e-drive that ensures optimal handling performance. The crane is designed for a total travel distance of 650 metres in one direction and therefore has an extra-large cable drum. A curve-going chassis with various pivot points has also been installed so that the crane can travel on winding roads and thus reach more areas of the harbour effectively. Special seals on the wheels have been installed as flood protection. The seaport of Brake is located 26 kilometres upstream from the Weser delta. It has modern transhipment facilities, silo facilities and warehouses along a 2.5-kilometre-long quay and a total of seven berths for large ships.

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.