LIEBHERR-AUSTRALIA
prototype is made , it ’ s already been well designed and engineered that it goes to work right away . With research and development undertaken in house , and a high regard for innovation , Liebherr- Australia are able to produce the right machinery the first time around , instead of needing several prototype models . This success is only possible with direct customer feedback and input through the research and development process phase .
Partnership with Detroit Diesel Although the goal of Liebherr is to design and produce 100 percent company-made products , they still work with outside suppliers on some components . Detroit Diesel is a major supplier for engines , and supplies the engine for the previous generation of the company ’ s electric powered mining truck ; the largest in the world .
“ This specific truck is very dependent on the engine ,” commented Pichanick . “ The reliability and the innovation that
“ The location will be a total rebuild centre for all of our major components for our mining operations in Australia and New Zealand ,” said Pichanick . “ All of the spare parts and components from the machinery will be sent back to Adelaide for remanufacture and then go back into the distribution outlets around Australia . We used to use various subcontractors to take care of this process , but now we will be able to do everything in house .”
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