Liebherr Celebrates the Enhancement of its Manufacturing Capacity in PowerGen
On June 29, 2026, a groundbreaking ceremony for the extension of the Liebherr Components production site for high-performance combustion engines took place in Colmar (France). In the photo, Jan Liebherr, President of the Administrative Board of Liebherr-International AG (in the middle) and the members of the Management Boards of Liebherr-Component Technologies AG and Liebherr-Components Colmar SAS
Liebherr Components continues its roadmap to enhance the manufacturing plant in Colmar, France. It is evident that the industrial engines segment remains core to the Group’s planning. In addition to supplying engines for earthmoving machinery, the Group intends to further strengthen its presence in power generation.
The groundbreaking ceremony in Colmar
On June 29, 2026, Liebherr-Components Colmar SAS held a groundbreaking ceremony, marking the launch of a new phase in the expansion of its production site in Colmar.
With the groundbreaking ceremony, Liebherr-Components Colmar marks the next step in the extension of its site, aiming to nearly double its production capacity by 2030.
This investment program of over €90 million notably includes the creation of a 11,600 m² ground for production and logistics, an increase in assembly capacity from 13 to 18 stations, as well as the creation of a 7,800 m² logistics centre. It also includes the strengthening of testing capabilities through the installation of two new high-power test benches, bringing their total number to six.
Liebherr: Commitment and 200 Jobs in the Colmar Area
Through this project, Liebherr reaffirms its long-term commitment to the Colmar region and strengthens its local industrial footprint. This development addresses current and future market needs, while laying the foundations for sustainable growth in the power generation sector.
This development will be accompanied by the creation of more than 200 jobs within the coming years. The recruitment procedure has already begun and will continue progressively in line with the ramp-up of the new facilities.
The Investments in a Nutshell
- Investment and Expansion: Liebherr is investing over €90 million to expand its Colmar site, aiming to nearly double its production capacity by 2030.
- Technical and Logistics Upgrade: The project includes creating an 11,600 m² production and logistics area, increasing assembly stations from 13 to 18, and adding two new high-power test benches.
- Focus on PowerGen and Data Centers: The expansion will drive the production of next-generation engines for high-power generator sets, directly responding to the strong momentum in the global data center market.
What is Liebherr-Components Colmar SAS?
Founded in 2011, Liebherr-Components Colmar SAS specialises in the development, assembly and testing of high-power combustion engines. The site plays a key role within the Group’s engine activities, particularly for applications requiring high levels of performance, reliability and integration capability.
And Liebherr-Components?
In this product segment, the Liebherr Group specialises in the development, design, manufacturing and reconditioning of high-performance components in the field of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical drive and control technology. Liebherr-Component Technologies AG, based in Bulle (Switzerland), coordinates all activities in the Components product segment.
And Liebherr Group?
The Liebherr Group is a family-run technology company with a highly diversified product programme. The company is one of the largest construction equipment manufacturers in the world. It also provides high-quality, user-oriented products and services in a wide range of other areas. The Liebherr Group includes over 150 companies across all continents. In 2025, it employed more than 55,000 staff and achieved combined revenues of over 14 billion euros. Liebherr was founded by Hans Liebherr in 1949 in the southern German town of Kirchdorf an der Iller.
