Liebherr in Ehingen: Groundbreaking ceremony for mega-expansion started

Liebherr in Ehingen: Groundbreaking ceremony for mega-expansion started

Big things are happening in the heart of Baden-Württemberg: Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH held the symbolic groundbreaking ceremony for an impressive industrial project in Ehingen-Berg on Wednesday. With the 50 hectare expansion, the site will be expanded to a total of 150 hectares, which is not only a clear statement for the future of the company, but also for the region itself. This project is considered one of the largest industrial projects in southern Germany and represents a crucial investment worth several hundred million euros. [SWR]. This led to the existing location reaching its limits.

But what does the region expect from this worthwhile expansion? First of all, this expansion is intended to significantly increase the efficiency of production processes. The first construction phase, which will begin in September, includes the development and soil preparation of the new site of over 500,000 square meters. This will be accompanied by a modern customer center and a shipping building, which will enormously improve logistical capacities. Liebherr has announced that production halls could also be added over the years, depending on market developments.

The importance for the location

The importance of this expansion has been emphasized from various quarters. Manuel Hagel, CDU parliamentary group leader, described the expansion as essential for Baden-Württemberg as an industrial location. Alexander Baumann, the mayor of Ehingen, and district administrator Heiner Scheffold also emphasized the attractiveness of the region through this expansion. More than 5,000 employees are currently employed at the Liebherr factory, making Liebherr the largest employer in the Alb-Donau district. 1,000 new employees have already been hired in the last three years, and the company's willingness to invest is seen as a strong commitment to the location. Liebherr

The new area, which was acquired in June 2025, is directly adjacent to the Liebherr service branch, which has existed since 2021. This ensures a smooth transition and a continuous supply of innovative products. The Managing Director of Production, Ulrich Heusel, has also promised an environmentally friendly operation that will forgo fossil fuels and instead rely on an electric fleet.

Looking into the future

In 2024, Liebherr-Werk Ehingen delivered around 2,000 mobile and crawler cranes, which corresponds to sales of around 3.2 billion euros. With this future expansion, the company hopes not only to better adapt to the market, but also to lay a solid foundation for future challenges. [SWR](https://www.swr.de/swraktuell/baden-wuerttemberg/ulm/liebherr-werk-ehingen- Extension-spatenstich-100.html), Liebherr

So the signs point to growth, and the region can look forward to exciting developments that should be extremely positive not only for Liebherr, but for all local companies. They definitely showed a good hand with this decision!