Liebherr to exhibit at upcoming IRPT event

Heavy equipment manufacturer Liebherr says it will exhibit its earthmoving and material handling technology at the upcoming Inland Rivers Ports and Terminals (IRPT) conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The annual event takes place Sept. 30-Oct. 3.

The Switzerland-based Liebherr Group, which has a regional office in Newport News, Virginia, says it will be exhibiting as a “Diamond sponsor” to highlight its port offerings and material handling solutions. The company touts the conference as an “excellent opportunity” for exhibitors, sponsors, attendees, policymakers and port operation professionals to gather and attend educational sessions highlighting port infrastructure sectors.

Liebherr says it offers a wide range of products for efficient material handling tailored to specific project needs, including port operations, and that its offerings are designed to maximize efficiency and productivity in every application.

The company says it also manufactures a variety of port handling machines especially for handling, loading and unloading goods. It claims its port material handlers enable fast and efficient handling of bulk and general cargo.

“Sophisticated construction and a weight-optimized design ensure maximum efficiency and performance at minimum cost per ton of material handled,” the company says. “Flexible cab elevations, including the ‘High Rise’ model variant, provides an optimal view of the working areas. Additionally, modular machine superstructures, numerous boom and stick variants and multiple attachment options allow you to adapt your Liebherr machine to your individual needs.”

In particular, Liebherr says its LH 80 port and LH 110 port material handlers were designed for mixed cargo in port handling operations and are distinguished by “extremely high” load bearing capacities and a very long reach. The company says that because of the new weight-optimized equipment, the operator can ensure maximum power at a lower cost.

“The modular structure of the basic machine and equipment offers optimum solutions for all port requirements,” Liebherr says. “Combined with innovative technologies, various attachments and the ‘High Rise” model option, customers can adapt the machine to any necessary requirements.”