Liebherr is Germany's machine-building giant, which includes 130 companies all over the world. It has built the biggest presence in construction machinery and refrigerating equipment sectors. In 2011, Liebherr opened a manufacturing plant in Dzerzhinsk, Nizhegorod region. It was the company's first plant in Russia. The factory specializes in manufacturing steel frames for earth movers and tower cranes, as well as key components for flight control systems in aviation industry. In Russia, Liebherr also produces aviation accessories and owns a repair and storage facility in the Odintsovo district, Moscow region.