Liebherr has announced plans to expand the production facilities of its aerospace division in Guaratinguetá, Brasil, (Liebherr Aerospace Brasil) by 8,000 m². The new site, expected to be operational within two years of construction commencement, represents a €45 million investment over the next decade. This expansion is set to create hundreds of new jobs, providing a significant boost to the local economy.
The ceremonial ground breaking is scheduled for next month, with production ramp-up anticipated to begin in 2026. The expanded facility will specialise in machining and surface treatment of high-precision aluminium and steel aircraft components. Additionally, it will enable the transfer of work from Liebherr-Aerospace’s European manufacturing sites in Lindenberg, Germany, and Toulouse, France, enhancing the company’s global production capabilities.
Rogério Gimenez, Managing Director at Liebherr Aerospace Brasil, said: “We are very happy and looking forward to extending our already well-established aerospace activities in Guaratinguetá. The new building will help us to cope with the steep production ramp-up currently experienced by the aerospace industry and to strengthen our long-term competitiveness.”
The decision to expand in Guaratinguetá was influenced by strong support from local and state authorities. The Mayoralty of Guaratinguetá and the São Paulo State Government played pivotal roles, particularly regarding a competitive taxation framework. Lázaro Silva, also a Managing Director at Liebherr Aerospace Brasil, highlighted this collaboration: “Since the beginning of the discussions, the Mayoralty of Guaratinguetá has supported us in the approach with the State of São Paulo Government, which resulted in the commitment of the São Paulo Governor in applying the most competitive systematic in terms of taxation.”
Since 2005, Liebherr Aerospace Brasil produces critical high-tech components for flight control and actuation systems, environmental control and thermal management systems, landing gear systems, as well as for aircraft engines.
