As a prominent member of the Hampton Roads community, Liebherr is joining in the city of Newport News "Stars in the Sky," Fourth of July celebration to honor VA250, showcase advanced equipment and raise awareness of career opportunities for engineers, skilled trades professionals, logistics specialists and veterans across the region.

Liebherr is displaying the LRT 1130-2.1 rough-terrain crane at the celebration. Taking place at Victory Landing Park, the event offers local food, live entertainment and a fireworks display on the James River.

The Liebherr LRT 1130-2.1 rough-terrain crane is a high-quality, safe mobile crane option for off-road applications, according to Liebherr.

"Offering easy transport, high lifting capacity and fast telescoping technology, this is an ideal crane for a variety of construction, mining and heavy lifting needs," the company said. "This crane is one of many heavy equipment solutions Liebherr offers in the United States, supported by a broad portfolio spanning 10 product segments, including construction machinery, cranes and component technologies."

As a strong employer within the Hampton Roads community, Liebherr is honored to showcase the rough-terrain crane flying the American Flag to not only celebrate the holiday, but honor VA250. VA250 serves to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Headquartered in Newport News, Va., since 1970, Liebherr USA is a heavy equipment manufacturer with a diverse product portfolio serving a diverse range of construction and industrial applications across the country. Liebherr has been a longstanding community member in Hampton Roads with involvement in the local Chamber of Commerce, One City Marathon and multiple sponsorships for local youth sports and nonprofit foundations. With more than 1,700 employees across the United States, Liebherr continues to champion skilled trade professionals and invites you to explore future opportunities, the company said.