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Expanded Presence. Unmatched Performance Liebherr in the United States Expanded Presence. Unmatched Performance. Table of Contents Our Story 4 Working With Us 6 What We Do 8 Facts and Figures 8 Liebherr Companies in the USA 9 Our Local Commitment 11 Product Portfolio 12 Contact Us 19 2 Liebherr in the United States Liebherr in the United States 3 Our Story More than 65 years of user-oriented design Our story began in 1949, when Hans Liebherr was managing his parents’ building firm. He recognized the need for tools and machinery to aid in the reconstruction of Germany after the Second World War, so he worked with design engineers and tradesmen to develop the first mobile, easy-to-assemble tower crane. This product, along with innovations such as Europe’s first hydraulic excavator, provided the foundation for the Liebherr Group to become the global leader it is today — still driven by the same ingenuity and craftsmanship on which the company was founded. Liebherr Today A Family-Owned Company Liebherr is now one of the largest manufacturers of For more than 65 years, Liebherr has been an independent, construction machinery in the world. That global presence family-owned company that is synonymous with extends locally as well. Customers across North America trustworthiness and stability. That history is built on a strong depend on Liebherr products, thanks to our expanded commitment to forming close long-term relationships with product offering and growing service footprint. customers and colleagues. Partnerships built on mutual trust and collaboration are simply how we work. We are also a renowned supplier of technically innovative user-centered products and services in numerous other fields — from aerospace systems to domestic appliances to first-class hotels. This diverse mix is backed by a culture of partnership that has helped us grow from the beginning. 4 Liebherr in the United States Innovation From Within At Liebherr, product development and innovation are an Our history and our values have prepared us to serve our integral part of our company culture. That culture fosters North American customers with the same commitment and leading-edge thinking to create unlimited possibilities quality we bring to other locations around the world. We’re for our customers. We continually invest in technology, passionate about delivering solutions to solve your challenges manufacturing key components to the highest standards and help you succeed. in our in-house facilities. The result is a unique portfolio of reliable products that prove themselves in the toughest The Liebherr Group currently employs approximately 44,000 conditions and on unconventional worksites around the people at over 130 companies, with a presence on every world every day. continent. Our holding company, Liebherr-International AG, is based in Bulle, Switzerland. Liebherr in the United States 5 Working With Us Customers are at the center of all we do We value our employees and the people we do business with. We also have a passion for constant innovation, along with uncompromising quality standards. The needs of customers are at the forefront of everything we do, from development to service after the sale. These are the principles that guide our actions every day, for the long term. Our core values reflect what it’s like to work with Liebherr. We are independent “Our independence enables us to make decisions rapidly and autonomously.” As a family-owned company, we are able to take quick, decisive action. Our policy of extensive diversification also ensures stability. Because of this independence, we are able to make sound investments in our facilities, our processes and our distribution network that result in benefits to our customers. These investments have paid off in innovations and developments that have lowered the energy consumption of wheel loaders, excavators and material handling machines by as much as 30 percent. We are a trustworthy partner “We aim to maintain our consistency and trustworthiness for many years to come.” We strive for close cooperation with our customers and business associates, based on loyalty and fair play. Rather than being content with short-lived success, we aim for a long-term relationship. We supply products and services that create genuine added value and user benefit. Our policy is to be satisfied with our work only when the customer or business associate is satisfied. The proof is our steady growth since the company was founded. This is the result of creating and nurturing strong business relationships with industry-leading U.S. customers in the many markets we serve. We are innovative “We work systematically to keep one step ahead.” Electronic components in our construction equipment are designed and manufactured by Liebherr using the synergies of multiple divisions to produce the best end product. Liebherr control technology and electronics are embedded in most Liebherr products. 6 Liebherr in the United States Our employees are a key factor in our success “We greatly appreciate the degree to which our employees identify with their company.” We are fortunate to rely on capable, highly motivated employees who remain loyal to us for many years and devote themselves enthusiastically to the Group’s interests. To promote this situation, we create suitable overall conditions: secure jobs and a healthy working environment where staff is encouraged to take on responsible tasks with ample freedom of action. We promote entrepreneurial initiative and offer our employees various basic and advanced training programs. Liebherr stands for diversity in the cultural area as well. The Group draws strength from close teamwork across national borders. Cooperation within our Group is founded on integrity, mutual respect, fairness and trust. We provide the highest quality in everything we do “We devote all our efforts to best performance.” Liebherr brings experience and expertise from the field in order to design products such as mining trucks. Maximum productivity and easy maintenance are a priority. All developments use state-of-the-art technology to improve each aspect of our machines, from 3D design tools to advanced welding techniques. This attention to detail allows us to simulate and analyze the best machine for an individual mine site. We accept responsibility “We aim at all times to fulfill our responsibility to society in general and to the environment.” As a family-owned company active throughout the world, we carry considerable responsibility for society and the environment. We are convinced that we shall only achieve long- term success if we remain aware of this responsibility in all our activities. Protection of humanity and the environment is of special importance in our business activities. It means that our products and the processes used to manufacture them must be safe, efficient and environmentally acceptable. Integrity has high status for us as a family-owned company. We undertake to apply fair business methods when competing on world markets. Liebherr in the United States 7 What We Do Proven globally, committed locally We are a leading global manufacturer of products and services for the construction and mining sectors, as well as refrigeration and freezing products for residential and commercial use. Our product range also includes aerospace and transportation systems, gear cutting technology and automation systems and high-performance components for mechanical, hydraulic and electrical drive and control technology. Expansion into North America Liebherr’s expansion in North America followed a similar Today, we are growing our brand presence in the United pattern to its success in Europe and throughout the world. States by transitioning into a company with a simpler Our commitment to the United States market began in structure and broader reach to deliver an exceptional and 1970 with the construction of two manufacturing facilities consistent experience. We now operate five separate and our North American headquarters in Newport News, companies across the U.S., marketing and manufacturing a Virginia. Over the years, new companies were formed to fulfill wide variety of products and technologies. customer needs in different industries. Facts and Figures Gillette Saline Elko Newark Kansas City Baltimore Lodi Manassas Newport News Raleigh Kearny Houston Miami 1,088 13 5 Employees Locations U.S. Companies 8 Liebherr in the United States Liebherr Companies in the USA Liebherr USA, Co. Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co. The continuous growth of Liebherr in North America This plant has been manufacturing large diesel-electric contributed to the formation of Liebherr USA, Co. The new mining trucks designed to handle payloads of up to 400 tons organization was created in 2016 to streamline service for for the international mining industry since the mid-1990s. our customers and business partners. Headquartered in These trucks are specifically engineered for use in high- Newport News, Virginia, this umbrella company brings nine production sites in extreme climates, and they operate in North American product units under one roof to offer a wider a variety of worldwide mining applications. Customers can portfolio of products, positioning Liebherr for rapid expansion expect a high level of performance from these machines at and growth. the lowest cost per ton moved. Liebherr USA, Co. provides sales and service on behalf of nine The design, engineering and partial assembly of the gigantic different Liebherr product units: Construction Equipment; Liebherr trucks takes place at the Newport News plant, Mining; Mobile and Crawler Cranes; Tower Cranes; Concrete where they are tested and certified. Complete assembly Technology; Foundation Equipment; Maritime Cranes; is then carried out at the mine. Customers can rely on our Components and the Appliances division, which includes extensive customer service network and genuine Liebherr refrigerators and freezers. parts to support their mining equipment. Liebherr’s reliable, committed and trustworthy service staff are located close Liebherr USA Co. territories cover nearly 85 percent of the to all major mining operations. We have a large number U.S.
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