Liebherr, founded in 1949 and headquartered in Switzerland, is a globally renowned manufacturer of construction machinery and a diverse range of technologically advanced products. The company's extensive portfolio includes earthmoving equipment, mining trucks, mobile and crawler cranes, tower cranes, concrete technology, and maritime cranes. Beyond construction machinery, Liebherr produces aerospace and transportation systems, gear technology, and automation systems, showcasing its versatility in engineering excellence. With a presence in over 50 countries and a workforce exceeding 50,000 employees, Liebherr combines innovation and quality to deliver cutting-edge solutions across various industries, including construction, mining, aerospace, and maritime, reinforcing its reputation as a leader in engineering and manufacturing.
The onsite validation of a fleet of four T 264 autonomous trucks, along with the AHS, is currently taking place at a purpose-built facility at Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine site.
Following the completion of the shell of the Berg brewery's beer garden building in the Berg district of Ehingen, the construction crane from Neubrand Baugeschäft + Holzbau GmbH in Volkersheim had to be dismantled and lifted from the construction site over trees for onward transportation.
The LHM 550 mobile harbour crane, with its 54-metre outreach and 104-tonne-configured lifting capacity, is engineered for high-volume cargo throughput, serving the New-Panamax class and Capesize bulk carriers.
Major project challenges include the unique assembly of the Liebherr 710 HC-L and 125 HC-L luffing jib cranes, the site’s central location in Barcelona and the basilica’s visitor traffic during crane erection.