The Liebherr family business was started in 1949 by Hans Liebherr. The business first gained fame from its mobile tower crane that was noted for its ease of assembly and affordability. It was upon this invention that the company's foundation flourished under. Now, The Liebherr business has grown to become amongst the top manufacturers within the field of construction equipment. The business has also earned the reputation of being the acknowledged provider of technically innovative user-oriented services and products in various fields. The company has currently become a "Group" working in each and every continent with over 35,000 workers and more than 130 companies across the world.
In order 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 particular set up enables the company the ability to be flexible to market signals and stay in tune with global competition. In addition, having so many individual company units also ensures customer proximity and keeps customer service running at an optimum level.
Liebherr has instituted the divisional control companies to deal with the management operations of production and sales for the individual product segments. The Liebherr Group presently encompasses 10 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. Now, the family business is being managed in the 2nd generation by Dr. H.C. Isolde Liebherr and her brother Dr. H.C. Willi Liebherr. Since the year 2012, several of the active individual divisions have been represented by family members in the third generation like: Patricia Ruf, Stefanie Wohlfarth, Sophie Albrecht and Jan Liebherr. These family members have been working hard together to be able to help set up the family business' course in the future. They are staying on top of residential buildings and large-scale industrial projects all around the world.
Hans Liebherr started this quest in the year 1949, with his first business within the small South-German town of Kirchdorf/Iller. Today, Kirchdorf is one of over 20 major manufacturing sites of the Liebherr Group. They employ more than 1400 individuals in that particular workforce and could average a yearly output of about 2800 wheeled excavators. The company has enjoyed diversity and immense growth since it initially opened its doors. The Liebherr Group continues to remain very devoted to making and implementing innovative designs. They have earned a successful and positive place within the material handling industry.