The Liebherr Group notched up a turnover of €10,551 million in 2018, breaking through the €10 billion barrier for the first time in the company's history. This represents an increase of €739 million, or 7.5 %, compared with the previous year.
The Liebherr Group achieved a net profit of €321 million in 2018, slightly above the previous year's level. The operating result remained stable compared to the previous year. The financial result declined, mainly due to negative effects of currency movements.
The 2018 business year saw a significant increase in the workforce. At the end of the year, the Liebherr Group had a total of 46,169 employees worldwide. Compared to the previous year, this constituted an increase of 2,300.