Liebherr has held the ground breaking ceremony for construction of its new $45 million expansion of its Newport News, Virginia facility. 

The company that has been manufacturing in Newport News, for more than 48 years and is now building an additional facility on a site adjacent to its current location.

The new buildings will house the new headquarters for Liebherr USA. 
The three new buildings will cover 23,500 square metres and include a state of the art four storey administrative building, a custom designed warehouse and parts distribution centre and a modern production and workshop facility intended to support the company’s cranes, construction and concrete divisions. The facility is expected to be completed by 2020.

Liebherr USA managing director Torben Reher said: “The US is a strategic market for Liebherr and with this investment we send a clear message of commitment to our customers, employees and the local community here in Newport News,”

The mayor of Newport, McKinley Price added: “We are grateful for Liebherr’s corporate citizenship, the investments, and the jobs the company has provided for our citizens and others around the region. This expansion will set the stage for even greater success as the company continues to grow, and we are proud to partner with and support Liebherr now and always.”