Liebherr-Mining Equipment Colmar SAS '2011–pr.

Since 1961, Liebherr has been manufacturing hydraulic excavators at its plant in Colmar, Alsace. Construction of mining excavators has also been part of the portfolio for over 30 years. In 2011, Liebherr-Mining Equipment Colmar SAS was established at the same location to cater for the specific requirements of open-cast mining.

In addition to Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar, the production company operates a separate plant for the development, production, and service of giant hydraulic excavators for open-cast mining as well as dredging excavators for marine applications. Mining excavators from Colmar are used in the mining of gold, diamonds, platinum, coal, iron ore, and copper.

The product portfolio comprises eight different models of large hydraulic excavators operated with diesel or electric engines. The excavators have engine outputs up to 4000 HP and bucket capacities up to 47.5 m³, which corresponds to an excavated material mass of 76 tonnes.

• Workforce: 660;
• Total area: 170,000 m²;
• Built-up area: 42,700 m²;
• Production capacity: approximately 250 mining excavators annually.

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