Liebherr FCC - Fixed Cargo Crane - Manual (Page 19)

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Mastering Key Technologies Decentralized and International,
Based on Tradition
In view of the high quality that Liebherr demands of its pro-
ducts, mastering key technologies internally and keeping core
competencies in-house has always been of great importance
to the company. Therefore, Liebherr develops and produces
crucial components, such as the entire propulsion and control
technology, themselves. Further examples are hydraulic
components, slip ring elements, and diesel engines. Here, Group
suppliers are measured against the best and most effi cient
external provider.
Operating effi ciently in manageable, self-dependent units and
aiming strategically at emerging markets have always formed
part of the basic business principles. Thus, Liebherr regularly
invests substantially in further marketing and service companies
as well as in new production sites. Entering and expanding
into new markets means being locally available to assure the
customer receives full and lasting manufacturer support.
While maintaining the proven decentralized organizational form,
a divisional company structure, whose international expansion is
being carried forward, was implemented globally.