News and press releases

Four Giants go for Windpower: BMS Heavy Cranes assembles offshore wind turbines in Esbjerg

Everything is relative. While the popular Liebherr LR 1750/2 crawler crane is often the all-rounder on wind power construction land-based sites, Lars Thomsen, Onsite Project Manager at BMS Heavy Cranes uses it for smaller jobs at the site in Esbjerg, Denmark. The 35-strong BMS Heavy Cranes team in Esbjerg is currently performing a major order: The assembly of 106 wind turbine towers for a gigantic new offshore wind power park near Borkum. Work began in December 2023 and will be completed by the end of 2024. Thomsen's preferred hoists in Esbjerg are three Liebherr LR 11350 high performance crawler cranes in SDB configuration with 132 Meter main boom and 42 Meter Derrick.

Liebherr to exhibit at World of Concrete 2025

Liebherr’s concrete technology team will be exhibiting at the annual World of Concrete in January 2025 showcasing the 38Z4 XXT truck mounted concrete pump and THS 110 D-K crawler concrete pump.

Liebherr-Werk Nenzing GmbH converts to HVO fuel

Since August 2024, the Liebherr factory in Nenzing, Austria, has switched to HVO fuel for the machines it produces. The big advantage in using this instead of fossil diesel is that it is largely CO2 neutral. The company is thus making an important contribution to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. The HVO fuel is now also being used in the factory’s supply chain.

Liebherr supplies two ship-to-shore cranes to Port Newark Container Terminal

Liebherr is proud to announce the successful delivery of two ship-to-shore container (STS) cranes to Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT), marking another milestone in the company's long-standing support of the US maritime industry. These latest additions reflect PNCT’s commitment to improving its service level and capabilities for customers, backed by Liebherr’s reliable and advanced crane capabilities.

Customer demonstration featuring the Liebherr MK 140 mobile construction crane impresses visitors in Saudi Arabia

At the end of October, around 30 visitors came together at the premises of Saudi Liebherr Company in Dammam to experience an exclusive demonstration of the MK 140 mobile construction crane. The event was organised by Saudi Liebherr Company in collaboration with ACT Group Co., a leading provider of crane services in Saudi Arabia. ACT invited customers from the petrochemical industry to the event to give them a first-hand look at the benefits of this innovative crane concept.

Liebherr unveils new bottom freezers with modern aesthetics

Liebherr USA, Co. unveils new 36” freestanding, 30” and 36” fully integrated bottom freezers with modern gray interiors and whisper-quiet operation.

5 reasons to add a Liebherr Tower Crane to your next mine site

Explore the potential of Liebherr’s tower cranes in the mining industry. Offering multiple models with high lifting capacities, Liebherr tower cranes are ideal for a wide range of needs. Discover 5 key reasons why Liebherr’s tower cranes can enhance your next site.

90 metre telescopic boom: Weise strengthens its crane fleet with LTM 1300-6.3

Schwerlast Weise GmbH has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1300-6.3 mobile crane. The 300-tonne crane strengthens the fleet of the Thuringian crane and logistics company, which will be celebrating its 35th anniversary next year. An important decision criterion was the 6-axle mobile crane's 90-metre telescopic boom, which enables the assembly of construction cranes and electricity pylons without lattice jibs, for example.

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.