COLMAR, France, June 19, 2026 – Liebherr-Components is expanding production, logistics and testing capacity at its Colmar site for combustion engines used in standby, prime and continuous power generation systems.
The company marked the project on June 2 with partner Rehlko. Liebherr said the investment responds to the demand for power systems used in data centers, infrastructure and other critical applications.
Expanded Capacity for Power Generation
The Colmar facility is being developed as an industrial platform for the global power generation market. The expansion will support development and manufacturing of combustion engines for power generation applications. The project also adds engineering, testing and validation capabilities at the site, making Colmar a central platform in Liebherr’s power generation strategy.
Partnership With Rehlko
Rehlko and Liebherr have worked together since the launch of the KD Series generator range in 2016. In May 2025, the companies expanded their collaboration to advance engine technology.
“Today’s ceremony is an important milestone for our growth strategy as we scale our capacity to support the accelerating digital backbone,” said Brian Melka, president and chief executive officer of Rehlko. “As data center demand continues to grow, customers are prioritizing resilient, scalable power solutions with zero downtime. This expansion demonstrates our commitment to disciplined decision-making and follow-through, strengthening our ability to convert a growing backlog into long-term revenue and capture additional market share in the data center sector while reinforcing our leadership in critical energy solutions.”
Jens Krug, managing director of Liebherr-Components Colmar SAS, said the investment supports the company’s plans for the site and its partnership with Rehlko.
Jens Krug added: “This expansion reflects more than an investment in capacity – it demonstrates our long-term commitment to our partnership with Rehlko, to the Colmar site, and to the sustained growth of our industrial capabilities. As a family-owned company, we believe in building strong, trustworthy relationships that enable us to deliver innovative and reliable solutions for our customers worldwide. With this investment, we are creating the conditions to support future growth, drive innovation, and address evolving market needs.”
Source: Liebherr
About Liebherr
Liebherr is a German-Swiss equipment manufacturer serving construction, mining, aerospace, transportation, logistics, refrigeration and manufacturing markets. Founded in 1949, the company first developed mobile tower cranes and later expanded into earthmoving equipment, mining trucks, maritime cranes, aerospace systems, machine tools and domestic appliances. Liebherr is headquartered in Bulle, Switzerland, and operates administrative functions in Germany. The group includes more than 140 companies and runs production facilities across Europe, Asia and the Americas. It employed about 55,000 people worldwide. Liebherr also works on automation, digital tools and lower-emission technologies for industrial and equipment applications.