Liebherr has broken new ground on a logistics centre, which will be a key part of its operations in the American market.
The new logistics centre is situated in the Hive Business Park in Tupelo, Mississippi and is set to serve as the continental warehouse of Liebherr-Logistics GmbH. The facility will support the logistics and service operations across the Americas.
The groundbreaking was attended by key political and industry figures including members of the Liebherr family as well as Mississippi governor Tate Reeves, City of Tupelo mayor Todd Jordan, Lee County Board of Supervisors’ president Wesley Webb, and Community Development Foundation chief executive officer David Rumbarger.
The first phase of the plan 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.
“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,” Mississippi governor Tate Reeves said.
The new logistics centre will encompass a range of operations, including warehousing, distribution, pre-assembly, kitting, repackaging, and customs and export services. It will also initially support the distribution of products from Liebherr’s earthmoving, tower cranes, concrete technology, mobile and crawler cranes, and maritime cranes. More product services are expected to be added once the centre becomes operational.
“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,” Liebherr-Logistics GmbH’s managing director Joerg Strobele said.
Liebherr could also potentially bring additional centres and services onto the acquired site in the future. The company estimates it will invest $176 million in the site, with a potential total investment of up to $230 million as the site evolves.
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