Liebherr Announces Liebherr USA, Co.

Liebherr’s remarkable story began in 1949 with Hans Liebherr and the invention of the TK10, the first mobile tower crane. The company that once employed 110 people and recorded net sales of $1.27 million USD in 1950 is now one of the world’s largest and most successful manufacturers of construction machinery, employing more than 41,000 people in 50 countries with total sales of $10.3 billion USD in 2015.

Liebherr’s success and expansion in the U.S. followed a similar pattern to its success in Europe and throughout the world. Liebherr’s venture into the U.S. began in 1970, with the construction of its manufacturing facilities and North American headquarters in Newport News, Virginia. In 1972, it expanded its production capabilities and began building and designing specialty cranes and hydraulic excavators for different industry sectors. It was later converted into the manufacturing facility for Liebherr’s range of diesel-electric mining trucks. Over the years, Liebherr continued to expand its presence in the U.S., forming new companies to fulfill customer needs in different industries.

As we continue to expand our presence in the U.S. and grow our brand, we are transitioning to a mixed sales company. The newly formed company, Liebherr USA, Co., will serve as the umbrella company and the existing Liebherr sales and service companies will become divisions of Liebherr USA, Co. Excluded are Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc., Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc., Liebherr Automation Systems, Co., and Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News, Co. However, sales and service for mining equipment in the U.S. will be incorporated into Liebherr USA, Co.

Liebherr USA, Co. will be organized into eight different divisions.

In practical terms, all points of contact and business relationships will remain the same for our business partners and all contracts, programs, arrangements and agreements will remain in effect.

The new organization became effective on June 1, 2016.