[INDUSTRY NEWS] Plans for 2020 include Liebherr
completing the expansion of its Newport News, Virginia campus, introducing new technologies and equipment, and having a major presence with customers during industry trade shows. The anniversary campaign will engage
with customers on web, social media and industry events, including a dedicated U.S. anniversary landing page and video. Liebherr will also unveil special anniversary exhibits and host VIP events to thank customers for their loyalty throughout the last five decades. The first of these exhibits and events
were held at CONEXPO-CON/AGG and more are slated for MINExpo (Las Vegas, September 28-October 1). Expanding into the Future To keep pace with its growth, a new $60
million state of the art expansion will be completed in spring 2020 in Newport News, which will be home to Liebherr USA, Co. The new site is adjacent to the company’s current facilities, where Liebherr has operated for its first 50 years. The new buildings will
add more than 251,000 sq. ft. to the existing 560,000-sq.-ft. campus. Additionally, Liebherr has 13 other locations across the U.S. y
Pintsch Bubenzer Moves for Zuchowski in Ports, Offshore
> Pintsch Bubenzer USA has named Mike Zuchowski regional sales manager for ports in the western region of the states and Canada. The manufacturer of high-performance
disc and drum brakes for steel cranes and other severe duty applications is seeing high demand for its products from the ports and offshore market. Zuchowski will focus on the West Coast, Pacific Northwest and West Canada, while Sean Sheridan’s nationwide role has been refocused in line with ongoing growth in the sector. Ports and offshore are two very
different markets, however. Offshore has many subsegments in which Pintsch Bubenzer interfaces with; offshore drilling / exploration, wind energy, and maritime
vessels are its strong suits. Ports, meanwhile, Zuchowski said, can be divided into two segments: bulk and container handling. Joel Cox, president
at Pintsch Bubenzer USA, said: “We had been using Sean for all ports nationwide, but the demand required us to have someone to focus from New Orleans, West. Since Mike has homes in Dallas and Houston, he was perfectly placed to step into the role and Sean can continue to serve the equally buoyant East Coast region. Our offshore business has always flourished but this is the first time we have appointed a specialist from that specific sector. Offshore is a specialized market and it’s important that we have expertise in place to ensure an upward curve continues in the long-term.” Zuchowski said: “The ports sector in
the USA is tied closely to global economic conditions. Like any business when times are good, as they are now, equipment
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