Liebherr-Aerospace opens new industrial center of
excellence for aerospace heat transfer equipment in France
- 12,000 m² of new industrial
space - With over € 40 million, the
largest industrial investment ever made by Liebherr-Aerospace in the region - Objectives: to support the
ramp-up and prepare for the next generations of aircraft - 400 employees at the site by
the end of 2026
Campsas (France), October 2026 — Two years ago,
Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS laid the cornerstone for its new center of excellence
dedicated to aerospace heat transfer equipment at its Campsas site near
Toulouse (France). With more than 40 million euros invested and 12,000 m² of
new space, this is the largest industrial investment the company has ever made.
More than just a new building, this center of excellence marks a new chapter in
the history of Liebherr’s site in Campsas with the goal of meeting the ramp-up
demands of current programs while preparing for the next generation of
aircraft.
Growth at the site
Established in Campsas since 2001, Liebherr-Aerospace has
gradually expanded its precision machining operations there. The site now
houses the production and repair of aerospace heat transfer equipment, which is
a major part of the environmental control and thermal management systems
developed by the company.
This investment doubles the site’s floor space and brings
together next-generation industrial capabilities: surface treatment lines, a
brazing application robot, brazing furnaces, welding equipment, inspection systems,
and a spacer-forming press designed by Liebherr.
It provides the site with the means to increase its
production capacity while preparing for future technological advancements. The
Campsas site will have nearly 400 employees by the end of 2026.
Meeting today’s needs and preparing for tomorrow’s
While thousands of aircraft based on current designs are
still to be produced in the coming years, the industry is already preparing for
future generations of aircraft.
Heat transfer equipment is at the heart of this dual
challenge. Indispensable today for conditioning and pressurizing cabin air as
well as for cooling equipment, it will play an increasingly important role in
the future in energy management and heat dissipation aboard future aircraft.
By strengthening this strategic business at Campsas,
Liebherr-Aerospace is meeting the needs of current programs while developing
the technologies and expertise that will contribute to the aerospace
architectures of tomorrow.
Preparing for the factory of the future
Beyond industrial investments, Liebherr-Aerospace is also
preparing the production methods of tomorrow with DIGIFab, a collaborative
project supported by DGAC (French Civil Aviation Authority) as part of CORAC
(Council for Civil Aeronautical Research), aimed at accelerating the
digitalization and automation of heat transfer equipment manufacturing.
“With this new center of excellence, we are strengthening
our industrial capabilities to support the ramp-up of current programs while
preparing the technologies and expertise that will contribute to future
generations of aircraft. This investment gives us the means to meet our
customers’ expectations both today and tomorrow”, states the Executive
Management of Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS.
An investment in the region and in skills
This transformation relies above all on the employees who
make it possible. The transfer of operations from Toulouse to Campsas, the
installation of new equipment, and the ramp-up of the site involved numerous
departments and trades, all while maintaining continuity in production and
deliveries to customers.
The center of excellence was also designed with workplace
quality in mind, featuring optimized workstations and new communal spaces: a
company cafeteria, a gym, a multipurpose room, and facilities for the local
workers’ council.
By sustainably strengthening its industrial presence in
Occitanie, Liebherr-Aerospace contributes to skills development, the appeal of
industrial careers, and value creation within the regional aerospace ecosystem.
The project is supported by the Occitanie Region and the Adour-Garonne Water
Agency.
The Center of Excellence of Liebherr-Aerospace in Campsas
embodies the convergence of a long-term vision, a major industrial investment,
and the dedication of the employees who—alongside an entire ecosystem—are
building today the capabilities, technologies, and expertise that the aerospace
industry will need tomorrow.
About Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS
Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS, headquartered
in Toulouse (France), is one of 13 product segments of the Liebherr Group and a
first-tier provider of on-board solutions in the aerospace and transportation
industry, contributing to a more sustainable transport through innovative
products, best in class services and performance excellence.
The aerospace product portfolio offered to civil and defense
customers includes environmental control and thermal management systems, flight
control and actuation systems, landing gears as well as on-board electronics.
For rail vehicles of all kinds Liebherr offers heating, ventilation and air
conditioning systems, passive and active hydraulic systems for braking,
damping, axle steering and levelling. Furthermore, Liebherr serves the
commercial vehicle market with trailer cooling systems.
About the Liebherr Group
The Liebherr Group is a family-run technology company with a
highly diversified product portfolio. The company is one of the largest
manufacturers of construction equipment in the world. It also provides
high-quality, user-oriented products and services in a wide range of other
areas. The Liebherr Group includes over 150 companies across all continents. In
2025, it employed more than 55,000 staff and achieved combined revenues of over
14 billion euros. Liebherr was founded by Hans Liebherr in 1949 in the southern
German town of Kirchdorf an der Iller. Since then, the staff have been pursuing
the goal of achieving continuous technological innovation and bringing
industry-leading solutions to its customers.
Source: Liebherr-Aerospace
