During the year 1949, the Liebherr family business was created by Hans Liebherr. His first claim to fame was the success of his inexpensive and easy-to-assemble mobile tower crane. It was upon this invention that the company's foundation flourished under. Nowadays, The Liebherr company has grown to become among the leading manufacturers within the world of construction machinery. The company has also earned the reputation of being the acknowledged supplier of user-oriented technically innovative services and products in various fields. The company has currently become a "Group" working in every continent with over 130 companies and more than 35,000 workers all around the world.
To be able to guarantee a manageable operating size, the Liebherr Group has been divided into various company units. These units have been designed to operate separately. This set up allows the business the ability to be flexible to market signals and stay in tune with worldwide competition. In addition, having so many individual company units also keeps customer service operating at an optimum level and ensures customer proximity.
The divisional control companies handle the production for the individual product segments and the operative management of the sales companies. The Liebherr Group now encompasses ten various product divisions.
Liebherr Group's holding company is Liebherr-International AG. Liebherr-International AG is located in Bulle, Switzerland and is operating by the Liebherr family members. At present, the family business is being managed by Dr. H.C. Willi Liebherr and his sister Dr. H.C. Isolde Liebherr in the 2nd generation. Ever since 2012, several of the active individual divisions have been represented by third generation family members like: Jan Liebherr, Sophie Albrecht, Stefanie Wohlfarth and Patricia Ruf. These members of the family have been working hard together to help set up the course of the family business in the future. They are staying on top of large-scale industrial projects and residential buildings across the world.
Hans Liebherr started to build his business during the year 1949, within a tiny town called Kirchdorf within southern Germany. Kirchdorf, presently supports among Liebherr's 20 manufacturing locations. They can average an annual output of approximately 2800 wheeled excavators and employ more than 1400 individuals in that particular workforce. The company has enjoyed diversity and immense growth since it initially opened its doors. The Liebherr Group continues to remain committed to implementing and making innovative designs. They have earned a successful and positive place in the material handling industry.