Liebherr-International Deutschland GmbH
Liebherr Group's German intermediate holding company managing subsidiaries across construction, mining, cranes, aerospace, and automation systems worldwide.
Liebherr-International Deutschland GmbH is the German intermediate holding entity within the Liebherr Group, one of the world's largest family-owned industrial conglomerates. The company is registered at Hans-Liebherr-Strasse 45, 88400 Biberach an der Riss, Germany, with commercial registration at the District Court of Ulm (HRB 640080). Its primary corporate purpose is the acquisition, management, and disposition of shareholdings in other Liebherr companies, functioning as the administrative backbone for the group's German and international operations.
The broader Liebherr Group was founded in 1949 by Hans Liebherr in Kirchdorf an der Iller, Germany, and today operates through more than 150 subsidiary companies across 13 product segments employing nearly 50,000 people worldwide. The ultimate parent holding company is Liebherr-International AG, based in Bulle, Switzerland, established in 1983 and wholly owned by the Liebherr family.
Among the most robotics- and automation-relevant divisions managed through the group structure is the Gear Technology and Automation Systems segment, operated by Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH in Kempten, Germany. This division produces gantry robots capable of handling workpieces up to 1,400 kg, automated machine tool loading systems (gantry loaders LP series), pallet handling systems, belt conveyor systems, storage and retrieval systems, and robot vision technology packages. Vision systems integrate projector-based stereo cameras for object identification, collision-free part withdrawal, and path planning to stacking points.
Industry applications for Liebherr's automation systems span automotive powertrain component manufacturing (engine blocks, cylinder heads, crankshafts, camshafts, transmission housings), aerospace component machining, and general mechanical engineering. Solutions are used by major automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers globally.
The group's diversified portfolio also includes earthmoving equipment, tower cranes, mobile and crawler cranes, maritime cranes, mining equipment, aerospace components, domestic appliances, and hotel operations. Revenue exceeds €14 billion annually. Certifications and quality standards are maintained across individual operating subsidiaries per segment-specific norms.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Liebherr Gantry Robot
Linear gantry robot for automated machine tool loading; handles workpieces up to 1,400 kg with high precision and cycle time.
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Contact Liebherr-International Deutschland GmbH
WEBSITE
https://www.liebherr.comPHONE
+49 7351 41-0HEADQUARTERS
Germany
Company Facts
Founded
1949
Primary Role
Manufacturer
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Primary Region
Europe
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