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Liebherr hosts international shipping and port conference
Liebherr Container Cranes influence with harbour-masters across the world paid dividends this week when Killarney hosted the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association AGM for the first time.
Members, invited guests and speakers were welcomed to Ireland to network, participate in panel discussions and technical committee meetings.
The participants were treated to an exclusive Liebherr factory tour, heard insightful speakers, and enjoyed networking events including the 20th anniversary celebration Liebherr Gala Dinne at the Europe Hotel and Resort,
With 170 attendees the two day event facilitated the meeting of friends and colleagues and was an opportunity for members and associates to mingle in idyllic surroundings.
The two-day event began with Liebherr Factory tours which provided an insightful look at the manufacturing process of ship to shore and yard container handling cranes.
The state-of-the-art plant is home to the design, production and service of bespoke port equipment which maximises productivity with a particular focus on efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
The afternoon was followed by Technical Committee Meetings moderated by PEMA’s Head of Technology, Pat O’Leary, who was joined by the chairs and vice-chairs of PEMA’s three Technical Committees.
Keynote speaker Patricia Rüf, member of the supervisory board of the Liebherr Group, third generation of the Liebherr family provided an insight into the Liebherr organisation that is celebrating its 75th Anniversary this year.
“Our deepest appreciation to you, the PEMA members for coming to Killarney and to our hotel for this event. We hope that you can use this gathering as an opportunity to forge new alliances, to learn from one another, and to explore the vast potential that lies ahead while toasting our two anniversaries - Liebherr celebrating 75 years and PEMA 20 years,"she said.
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