News and press releases

NADCAP certification: Important milestones reached by Liebherr Aerospace Brasil

For the second time in a row, the Liebherr-Aerospace site in Brazil has been awarded with the Gold as well as with the Silver Status in the NADCAP certification program regarding various chemical processes and methods.

Vote now: Who will make it to the preliminary round of the Game of Cranes?

Voting for the international mobile crane world championship Game of Cranes, organised by Liebherr, has been running since 18 June. You can vote every day until 27 July and help decide which crane operators make it to the next round – the regional preliminary round.

Aero Excellence awards Liebherr-Aerospace

Two Liebherr-Aerospace sites have been granted the Aero Excellence Award in Bronze. This puts Liebherr among the top three companies evaluated in the European aerospace industry.

A modernised fleet: new Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 mobile crane for Würzburger Kranverleih

Würzburger Kranverleih und Bergungsdienst GmbH has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 mobile crane. The 100-tonne crane has a 62-metre-long telescopic boom, a modern crane design, LICCON3 control and the innovative TraXon DynamicPerform ZF gear unit. It replaces an eleven-year-old LTM 1090-4.1 in the Lower Franconia-based family-run company’s crane fleet.

All-electric CBG 500 E transshipment cranes for Associated Terminals

With the deployment of two CBG 500 E cranes, Associated Terminals and Liebherr are pioneering a new chapter in river-based cargo handling in the U.S. One, that is defined by electrification, innovation, and environmental responsibility. This milestone not only enhances operational capability but also signals a broader shift towards sustainable logistics on the Mississippi River.

Trust that drives progress: Liebherr and SNAT deepen strategic partnership

With the successful first firing of a new 16-cylinder engine platform, Chinese engine manufacturer Shanghai New Power Automotive Technology (SNAT), former Shanghai Diesel Engine Company, continues to rely on Liebherr’s proven injection technology. Starting in 2019, this partnership exemplifies an efficient development of derivatives, international collaboration and technological excellence in high-performance engine construction.

Liebherr-Canada delivers brand-new PR 776 dozers to Gibraltar mine

On 29 April, team members from Liebherr-Canada travelled to Gibraltar mine in British Columbia for the handing over of four PR 776 dozers to Taseko Mines. One of these dozers is the latest generation of Liebherr’s flagship 70-tonne dozer, the PR 776 G8. This will be the first of Liebherr’s Generation 8 machines to hit Canadian soil.

Liebherr R 980 Demolition: Hercal leads the way with the largest demolition excavator in the Iberian Peninsula

Hercal has invested in the first R 980 Demolition excavator in the Iberian Peninsula, firmly establishing it as the flagship of its machinery fleet. This excavator marks a significant qualitative leap in Hercal’s service offering, providing clients with a unique, innovative solution tailored to their needs. Hercal's R 980 Demolition excavator will work on high-altitude demolition projects and mechanical demolition where time and performance are vital for its clients.

Liebherr-Australia's Perth facility fabricates its 100th bucket

In April 2025, the fabrication team at Liebherr-Australia’s Perth facility in Western Australia celebrated its 100th bucket fabrication. The milestone bucket was delivered to an iron ore operation in the Pilbara region of Western Australia and was fitted to an R 9600 excavator.

Application for a construction permit for the future Liebherr-EMtec Nambsheim production site in Alsace

Start of production at Liebherr-EMtec Nambsheim, a new Liebherr Group production site in Alsace, is scheduled for 2028. The submissions of the construction permit application marks a key milestone in the realisation of the site and underlines the Group’s continued commitment to the region.

Liebherr tower cranes at work on the restauration of the Parador de Santiago

Two Liebherr tower cranes are contributing to the careful restoration of the Parador de Santiago de Compostela, one of Galicia’s most iconic cultural landmarks. Located in a central urban setting with limited space and heavy public traffic, the site presents demanding logistical and technical challenges. The Flat-Top cranes, the 71 EC-B and 125 EC-B, are proving their worth with precise control, compact dimensions, and low noise emissions.

Making it happen behind the scenes

As a service administrator, Jade Wallace handles the behind-the-scenes administrative work that keeps the mining service department at Liebherr-Canada’s Acheson branch in the western province of Alberta running smoothly. Her role may not be customer facing, but her work is essential for keeping the mining service team organised and on track.

Focus on wheel loaders: 6 applications showcasing Liebherr’s top performance

Wheel loaders are real all-rounders - powerful, efficient and versatile. Whether in the quarry, at the recycling centre, in gardening and landscaping, on construction sites or underground: Liebherr machines show what they are capable of in a wide variety of industries. They not only impress with their efficient material handling, but also with their innovative technology and maximum reliability. Here are six exciting applications in which wheel loaders achieve great things every day.

Crane package for Transportes Crexell: five Liebherr cranes heading to Argentina

The crane package for Transportes Crexell comprises two LTR 1220s, an LTR 1150, an LTM 1250-5.1 and an LTC 1050-3.1E. The 50-tonne compact crane is not only the first electric crane in the company’s fleet – with this new addition, the Argentinian logistics service provider is also playing a pioneering role in the electrification of construction sites in the country’s oil and gas industry.

Fleet renewed and expanded: Two new Liebherr mobile cranes for Mikschl Autokrane GmbH

Mikschl Autokrane GmbH from Aichach has invested in two new Liebherr mobile cranes to modernise its fleet: an LTM 1070-4.2 and an LTM 1230-5.1. The compact 70-tonne crane offers high lifting capacity and flexibility on construction sites, while the 5-axle crane with VarioBase® and a long telescopic boom is ideal for demanding jobs.

Liebherr delivers first 440 HC-L luffing jib crane to John Paul Construction in Ireland

Liebherr has delivered its first 440 HC-L luffing jib crane to John Paul Construction for use on the Donore project in Dublin. This powerful crane stands out with its high lifting capacity, compact dimensions, and intelligent control system – making it ideally suited for major urban construction sites. The long-standing partnership between Liebherr and John Paul Construction thus enters a new era of technological advancement.

Liebherr on board DECADE-X

Together with other industry partners, Liebherr-Aerospace has founded an association to drive the development of a sovereign, interoperable, and secure digital ecosystem for the aerospace and defense industry.

Powering the composting cycle: Liebherr wheel loaders and the circular economy in Switzerland

Every year, the Association for Waste Disposal processes around 50,000 m³ of green waste in the Swiss canton of St. Gallen. A decomposition process lasting several months results in the finest fresh compost, which is refined by the company Terre Suisse, as one of several customers, in further processing steps to form high-quality substrates and potting soil. Both the latest generation and older models of mid-sized Liebherr wheel loaders play an important role in this production process.