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Manufacturing (26 - 27) Manufacture of electrical, electronic and optical products 27.1 - Manufacture of electric motors, generators, transformers and electricity distribution and control apparatus 27.1 - Manufacture of electric motors, generators, transformers and electricity distribution and control apparatus
200 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
1 June 2026
Employment effect (start)
1 June 2026
Foreseen end date
31 December 2026
Description
Liebherr France, a subsidiary of the German Liebherr Group, plans to create 200 jobs at its Colmar production plant in Alsace by 2026. This expansion forms part of a €90 million investment aimed at scaling up motor production for data centre applications. The investment is driven by the growing demand for reliable backup power solutions in the digital economy, as well as the company's commitment to enhancing energy efficiency at its site. The new facility will incorporate modern, low-energy technologies, reflecting a focus on the green transition. All 200 new positions will be based at the Colmar plant.
Eurofound (2026), Liebherr, Business expansion in France, factsheet number 300524, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/300524.