News et communiqués de presse

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-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.

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 et John Paul Construction fêtent le 50e anniversaire de leur partenariat

Cette année, l'entreprise de construction irlandaise John Paul Construction célèbre deux anniversaires : Son 75e anniversaire et le partenariat établi avec Liebherr depuis 50 ans. À l'occasion de cette journée spéciale, des représentants des actionnaires de la famille Liebherr et de Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH se sont rendus sur l'île verte. Les grues à tour Liebherr de John Paul Construction sont actuellement utilisées sur deux grands chantiers à 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.

Rapide et efficace : les pelles hydrauliques Liebherr rénovent la piste de l'aéroport de Hambourg

Il fallait faire vite sur la voie de circulation D1 de l'aéroport de Hambourg. En effet, l'interruption du trafic aérien sur la voie de circulation concernée devait être de courte durée et la rénovation devait être effectuée le plus rapidement possible. C'est exactement ce qu'il fallait pour les pelles hydrauliques Liebherr. Pour les travaux, la société KEMNA BAU Andreae GmbH & Co. KG a misé sur pas moins de six machines Liebherr, louées auprès de Liebherr-Mietpartner GmbH. Outre quatre pelles sur pneus des modèles A 918, A 918 Compact et A 920, deux pelles sur chenilles R 920 Compact ont également été utilisées. Grâce à l'intervention coordonnée de KEMNA BAU Andreae GmbH & Co. KG et à l'interaction parfaite des machines Liebherr, le chantier a pu être achevé encore plus rapidement que prévu .

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 et Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance établissent un partenariat clé

Liebherr-Aerospace et Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance ont signé un accord de maintenance des échangeurs thermiques pour les flottes Airbus A320ceo/neo et A220 du groupe Air France KLM. D’une durée de cinq ans, le contrat couvre d’autres flottes prises en charge par le prestataire MRO franco-néerlandais.

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.

Héroïnes de l’hiver : les chargeuses sur pneus Liebherr sont des alliées polyvalentes en cas de neige et de glace

Avec l’arrivée de l’hiver, la neige et la glace peuvent rendre les routes et les chemins impraticables. Des machines fiables et performantes sont alors indispensables pour maintenir l’infrastructure en état de fonctionnement. Grâce à leur puissance et à leur robustesse, les chargeuses sur pneus Liebherr s’avèrent être des alliées indispensables pour le service hivernal. Différents équipements de travail offrent en outre de multiples possibilités d’utilisation.

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.