Liebherr buys 119 acres in the US to construct logistics centre

The Liebherr-Logistics GmbH facility in Oberopfingen, Germany. (Image: Liebherr)

The investment into a logistics centre will be in service of North and South American markets, Liebherr said.

The company expected 180 jobs to result from the construction of the new campus, “where various business units from different product segments of the company will operate in the future.”

However, as many as 300 new jobs could eventually be created in “the long run”.

The acquisition, Liebherr said, is just the first step in an overall US$200-million investment.

“In addition to the continental logistics centre, the Liebherr Group plans to establish additional facilities for various Liebherr companies and offer additional services on the acquired site in the future,” said the company. “The planned buildings will be used to render services and produce innovative products, meeting the highest technological standards.”