LIEBHERR has hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction at its new logistics facility in Tupelo, Mississippi.
The first phase involves an investment of $176 million and is expected to create 180 new jobs in the region once completed – with plans to expand further and create over 300 jobs in the long-term.
The centre will serve as a hub for a range of operations, including warehousing, distribution, pre-assembly, kitting, repackaging, and customs and export services. The facility will initially support the distribution of products from Liebherr’s earthmoving, tower cranes, concrete technology, mobile and crawler cranes, and maritime cranes ranges, as well as components. Additional product segments are expected to be integrated shortly after operations commence.
As part of Liebherr-Logistics GmbH, the internal logistics provider for the Liebherr Group, the facility will play a role in managing spare parts logistics for a variety of product segments.
Joerg Stroebele, MD at Liebherr-Logistics GmbH said, “By establishing this facility, Liebherr aims to provide faster and more efficient services to its customers, reinforcing its position as a leader in the industry.”
Mississippi governor Tate Reeves, who participated in the groundbreaking ceremony, said, “It’s about creating job opportunities for our people. That’s what a great company like Liebherr is going to do here in this community and that’s something that really gets me excited about this project.”
