19.04.2013

Liebherr's orders at Bauma

UK based crawler crane specialist Weldex has placed a €20 million order for 11 Liebherr crawler cranes while Dubai based Al Faris takes the first 750 tonne LTM 1750-9.1 All Terrain crane in the Middle East.

Weldex’s order consists of three 220 tonne LTR 1220 telescopic crawler cranes, two 600 tonne LR 1600’s, two 100 tonne LTR 1100’s and two 60 tonne LTR 1060 crawler cranes. It has also placed an order for one of Liebherr’s newly launched 1,000 tonne LR 11000 and 250 tonne LR 1250 crawler cranes. The cranes will be used for projects in the oil, gas and renewable energy sectors, both in the UK as well as further afield.
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The tracked telescopic Liebherr LTR 1220 in Weldex livery and the new 1,000 tonne LR 11000 with 222 metres under hook height

Iain McGilvray, managing director of Weldex, said: “This order enables us to maintain and upgrade our fleet, offering more options to our ever expanding customer base. The LR 11000 cranes fit nicely into the existing fleet and give greater options between the 750 tonne and 1350 tonne machines we currently run.”
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Klaus Huberle (L) handing over the keys of the new Liebherr LTR 1220 to Iain McGilvray

Following Weldex’s order Dubai based Al Faris Equipment Rentals took delivery of the first 750 tonne LTM 1750-9.1 All Terrain crane for the Middle East. Established in 1992, Al Faris is now one of the largest crane rental and transport companies in the Middle East. The company concentrates on the petrochemical and oil and gas industry.
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Al Faris taking delivery of the 750 tonne LTR 1750-9.1

Klaus Huberle, product manager of crawler cranes at Liebherr works Ehingen, said: “The Bauma show is a major opportunity for us to show customers and prospects the breadth and depth of the product portfolio we offer to the many different market sectors. We are delighted that companies have chosen to extend its Liebherr portfolio and we wish them well in their new business opportunities.”