Liebherr supplies Nucor with electric material handler

The steelmaking and metals recycling company took delivery of an LH 60 Industry E model handler last month in Las Vegas.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 7:28am

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A photorealistic studio still-life photograph of a sleek, polished electric material handler in shades of grey and silver, resting on a clean, monochromatic background and illuminated by dramatic studio lighting, conceptually representing the industry's embrace of sustainable technology.Nucor's new electric material handler from Liebherr represents the industry's commitment to reducing emissions and energy costs through sustainable equipment innovations.Newport News Today

Liebherr USA Co. has delivered an LH 60 Industry E electric-powered material handler to the Raw Materials Group of Nucor Corp. at the ConExpo-Con/Agg trade show in Las Vegas. The addition of the electric material handler to the Nucor fleet further demonstrates the two companies' commitment to sustainability in the scrap and recycling industry.

Why it matters

The use of electric material handlers aligns with the industry's focus on reducing emissions, noise pollution, and energy costs while improving sustainability in scrap and recycling operations.

The details

The LH 60 M Industry E material handler is designed for heavy-duty material handling required for high-demand recycling and scrap operations. It is equipped with Liebherr's patented ERC energy recovery system, which boosts performance and fuel savings. The model can also host a variety of attachments and has cable variants and a battery-powered version for more flexibility on site beyond stationary use.

  • Liebherr delivered the LH 60 Industry E material handler to Nucor at the ConExpo-Con/Agg trade show last month in Las Vegas.

The players

Liebherr USA Co.

A subsidiary of the Switzerland-based Liebherr Group, one of the largest construction equipment manufacturers in the world and the operator of more than 150 companies that combined employ some 50,000 people.

Nucor Corp.

A steelmaking and metals recycling company that operates a network of metals recycling facilities throughout the United States and a direct-reduced iron (DRI) production facility in Louisiana.

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The takeaway

The partnership between Liebherr and Nucor to utilize electric material handlers demonstrates the industry's commitment to reducing environmental impact and embracing sustainable practices in scrap and recycling operations.