The invention of the tower crane is synonymous with the birth of the Liebherr company. Within the first decade, the small construction firm develops into a well-established manufacturer of construction machinery and many other technologically sophisticated products.
From construction machinery to refrigerators
For Hans Liebherr, the impetus behind new areas of business is sometimes derived from personal contacts. From the branch manager of his local bank, the businessman learns about a refrigerator-making factory that is for sale.
By examining the product, the sales figures and the markets, Liebherr recognizes the enormous potential of appliances. At this time, only one in every ten households in Germany has a refrigerator – and with the economy growing, demand is on the rise. Hans Liebherr decides not to buy the company but instead builds his own production facilities at the Ochsenhausen site in Southern Germany. In 1954, the first refrigerator is built there and series production begins just one year later.
From its predominantly European plants Liebherr produces not only domestic but also commercial and scientific refrigeration where quality, control and accurate results are paramount. If Liebherr can store irreplaceable scientific samples safely and accurately then results are assured for your household food items.
Liebherr appliances are synonymous with market leading energy efficiency with each new generation of product boasting greater efficiency without compromising performance. Innovations such as BluPerformance integrates the refrigeration components in the base of the appliance instead of on the back, improving both energy consumption and storage space for food. Latest generation integrated refigerators for instance gain a 6 Star energy rating along with even better food storage from innovations such as BioFresh Professional.
Sustainability - with a history of innovation especially in energy efficiency to produce appliances that maximise energy performance in the short and long term. Latest release products are market leaders for low energy consumption. Combined with extensive research into recyclable and natural sourced insulation materials, Liebherr is firmly focussed on food preservation minimising food wastage.
BioFresh – a fresh approach to food preservation
It’s no secret that the nutrients from fresh food unlock our bodies’ ability to naturally heal and flourish. What’s more, when really fresh, flavour in food is also at its peak. If we all had the time, we would get our food fresh every day to prepare the best meals possible. However, shopping daily isn’t practical for most people. Therefore, being able to store food in a manner that preserves its freshness, aroma, vitamins – and even appearance – is vital for any household. With BioFresh appliances, food in the drawers is stored just above freezing (0°C) so it stays in its optimum state. That’s a temperature that most conventional refrigerators cannot achieve and evenly maintain. Furthermore, BioFresh technology allows the humidity in each compartment to be regulated from HydroSafe to DrySafe depending upon the needs of the food being stored. Certain models now also feature HydroBreeze – a fine water vapour encapsulating your fruits and vegetables for further preservation – or BioFresh Professional – providing a selectable -2 degree zone for seafood.
Much like Kitchen Things, Liebherr is also proudly a family-run business.
Heritage and innovation with refrigeration – Liebherrs only appliance category is refrigeration – they are the specialists!
