Liebherr has bolstered its logistics operations in the Americas region through a big investment in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Tupelo is set to play a fundamental role across many of Liebherr’s key applications as the company builds a cornerstone of its logistics network in the Mississippi town.
In 2024, Liebherr announced the groundbreaking of its new logistics facility based in Tupelo, Mississippi, US. The first phase involves an investment of $176 million. It is expected to create 180 new jobs for Liebherr in the US when it becomes operational.
The facility is designed to expand Liebherr’s service capabilities across the Americas and reinforce its position as a leader in the industry by enabling faster, more efficient service to customers.
The new logistics centre in Tupelo will play a significant role in managing and distributing spare parts and products across six of the twelve North American product segments: earthmoving, tower cranes, concrete technology, mobile and crawler cranes, maritime cranes, and components.
It will also serve as a hub for a wide range of operations for Liebherr, including warehousing, distribution, pre-assembly, kitting, repackaging, and customs and export services for the Americas region.
Liebherr Logistics USA logistics director Bastian Gauer was selected to lead the facility, with a focus on streamlining operations and strengthening the company’s supply chain infrastructure.
“Given the strong support from local government and community organisations to ensure the project’s smooth development and a positive business environment,” he said.
“Tupelo’s Hive Business Park provides an excellent location for Liebherr’s new logistics centre as it offers logistical advantages that help serve customers across the Americas more efficiently.”
Since the inception of this longstanding initiative, Gauer has been actively engaged, offering valuable insights that bridge Liebherr’s global expertise with local requirements for this ongoing project.
The new continental warehouse in Tupelo is located in Hive Business Park and has space available for future expansion, if needed.
Mississippi continues to attract logistics investments due to its strategic geography, improving infrastructure, and incentives offered by state economic development programs. The state’s experience in supporting major distribution centres means that the construction process follows general industry standards, including local adaptations for climate, soil conditions, and storm resilience.
The investment on the new Liebherr logistics centre is significant due to its extensive impact on both Liebherr customers and the local Tupelo community. Mississippi governor Tate Reeves said Liebherr’s investment would have a “transformative” impact on the local economy.
“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,” he said.
Throughout 2025, Liebherr’s designated contractor, Evans General Contractors, has been deploying a comprehensive range of machinery to begin construction of the new logistics facility.
This multi-phase process includes design, permitting, site preparation, building construction, and final system installation, encompassing, but not limited to, earthwork, concrete work, building envelope, steel installation (including joist and deck), electrical installation, plumbing, roofing and many other trades.
Moving approximately 250,000 cubic yards of dirt, enough to roughly fill 20,000 standard dump trucks or fill 76 Olympic-sized pools, the Tupelo team currently has used a wide range of Liebherr products to begin site clearing, earthworks, mass grading, utility installation, laying concrete foundations, and heavy lifting.
Employing a fleet of Liebherr machines ensures that the construction process is efficient, safe, and meets the highest quality standards.
This strategic use of in-house equipment underscores Liebherr’s commitment to innovation across its operations, including in the US.
Liebherr USA is actively advancing local workforce development efforts in Tupelo.
According to Liebherr, this project will generate hundreds of construction and operational jobs, strengthen regional supply chain capabilities, and attract further industrial development.
Liebherr said this kind of strategic infrastructure sets the stage for sustained growth, increased tax revenues, and enhanced competitiveness for both the local community and the state.
“This influx of employment will drive economic growth in the region, providing stable incomes and fostering community development,” the company said.
“Working on such a transformative project is not only a testament to Liebherr USA’s commitment to operational excellence but also a significant contribution to the economic well-being of the local communities involved.” AB
