News We continuously report on the latest innovations, products and services coming to the market. Get the latest news from Manitowoc here. Top stories Potain wins big at 2021 Tower Crane Awards in Paris • Potain distributors came top in three categories at the third Tower Cranes Awards, held September 23 at the Museum of Fairground Arts in Paris, France. • GLI was recognised in the Top-slewing Assembly of the Year category for its erection by helicopter of an MCT 58 on top of a remote dam on the island of La Réunion. • Valente Grue Assistance won Self-erecting Assembly of the Year for a GTMR 386B working in the Alps at an altitude of 2,700 m. • Uperio took home the prize for Construction Site of the Year for its assembly of 16 MR 608 cranes on a 10 m chassis at the Fecamp offshore wind farm in Normandy. See more BKL deploys five Potain cranes for “In den Sieben Stücken” residential construction project in Hannover, Germany • BKL Baukran Logistik is using five Potain tower cranes to construct a new residential development in Hannover, Germany, with 160 housing units. • BKL chose the cranes for their reliability, compact dimensions, and quick and simple assembly. • Equipped with the CCS crane control system, the cranes lift loads more efficiently and effectively. See more Lamprell adds second Manitowoc 999 crawler crane to support energy projects • UAE-based company has six Manitowoc cranes in its fleet and added another to support growing workloads • Among the applications for the new crane is specialist man-riding operations to help Lamprell personnel access hard-to-reach spots on its many projects. See more Four Potain MDT tower cranes become integral part of famous Minneapolis bridge’s history — and also its structure • With conventional crane solutions off the table for a variety of reasons, restoration of the historic Minneapolis Third Avenue bridge called for an innovative new approach. • Potain MDT topless cranes were built into the piers of the bridge, as traditional anchoring solutions would have required too much space. • The solution is working so well that the contractors plan to take it into consideration right from the start of future bridge projects — even where more typical solutions would fit. See more Manitowoc continues to strengthen in Asia with new parts and service partner for Singapore • Mobile Crane Asia (MCA) will provide comprehensive parts and service support to Grove all-terrain cranes • The company has decades of experience in the crane service sector and is already well-trained in Grove parts and service programs. See more Manitowoc appoints Stirnimann as newest Potain tower crane dealer in Denmark • Effective September 2021, Stirnimann will provide Manitowoc customers in Denmark, the Faroe Islands and Greenland with Potain top-slewing and self-erecting cranes, as well as rental, parts and aftermarket services. • Stirnimann is a long-standing distributor of Potain cranes in Switzerland and Austria and is excited to expand its territories. See more Kanson adds three new Grove GMK4100L-1 cranes to Hong Kong fleet after positive experience with predecessor • Kanson Crane & Heavy Transport trusted the performance of the Grove GMK4100L-1 model after positive experiences with the predecessor GMK4100L • The cranes have a compact design and deliver powerful performance, and Kanson will use them on construction projects across Hong Kong. See more Potain cranes fuel success for Indian real estate developer • Aparna Constructions and Estates trusts Potain cranes for their reliable performance and excellent return on investment • The company’s positive results with the hammerhead MCi 85 A gave it the confidence to invest in several units of the successor model, the topless MCT 85. See more Filter news Year All20212020201920182017201620152014201320122011 Categories Company Events Jobsite LookingUP New product Sales network Showcase Brand GROVE MANITOWOC NATIONAL CRANE POTAIN SHUTTLELIFT Latest news 2021-10-27 Grove presents two new five-axle all-terrain cranes at customer events in Wilhelmshaven • At 68.7 m, the Grove GMK5150XL offers a boom length that most 220 t capacity cranes cannot compete with; plus it has stronger load charts than its GMK5150L-1 sibling. • The GMK5120L, as a new member of the Grove five-axle family, boosts the versatility of taxi cranes to new levels; the 120 t machine offers an exceptional 66 m main boom. • The Wilhelmshaven events gave most visitors their first ‘real’ look at the GMK6400-1, which had originally been launched using virtual reality at CONEXPO 2020. Read more about Grove presents two new five-axle all-terrain cranes at customer events in Wilhelmshaven 2021-10-27 Faster, higher, stronger - Potain’s leading MCT topless crane gets an upgrade • Potain is launching two new MCT 385A cranes; updates to the popular MCT 385, the first topless model from the company’s plant in Zhangjiagang, China • The upgraded models boast a number of improvements in working height, lift capacity and load curve • The newly engineered 75 m jib shows greatest improvement at longer jib lengths while freestanding height is increased up to 5 m. Read more about Faster, higher, stronger - Potain’s leading MCT topless crane gets an upgrade 2021-10-14 Grove’s Indonesian dealer completes intensive training program to ensure excellence in customer support • Cranserco was appointed as the Indonesian dealer for rough-terrain cranes last year; 24 staff have now completed a combined total of almost 1,200 individual courses. • The intensive training under Manitowoc’s Technical E-Learning program was carried out both online and onsite, and will ensure the highest levels of product support. Read more about Grove’s Indonesian dealer completes intensive training program to ensure excellence in customer support 2021-10-14 Potain Lift Solutions tackles challenging Tanzanian power station project with ease • A joint venture between The Arab Contractors and El Sewedy Electric enlisted the help of Potain Lift Solutions for a challenging job constructing a dam and powerhouse at the new Julius Nyerere Hydropower Station in Tanzania. • Potain’s expertise in providing customized products, such as for dams and bridges, gave the joint venture the trust and confidence to accept the brand’s proposal for a 20 t capacity MCT 565 and 64 t capacity MD 1600 crane, mounted on a traveling platform. Read more about Potain Lift Solutions tackles challenging Tanzanian power station project with ease 2021-10-11 Sistermi bolsters fleet with Brazil’s first Grove GMK5250XL-1 • Brazilian company specializing in lifting and cargo handling services now has one of Grove's most capable and modern cranes. • With the addition, Sistermi expands its range of specialized lifting equipment throughout the country and positions itself at the forefront of market demands. • According to the company's owner, the Grove GMK5250XL-1 fits perfectly with customer demand for a 250 t intermediate machine. Read more about Sistermi bolsters fleet with Brazil’s first Grove GMK5250XL-1 2021-10-8 Potain wins big at 2021 Tower Crane Awards in Paris • Potain distributors came top in three categories at the third Tower Cranes Awards, held September 23 at the Museum of Fairground Arts in Paris, France. • GLI was recognised in the Top-slewing Assembly of the Year category for its erection by helicopter of an MCT 58 on top of a remote dam on the island of La Réunion. • Valente Grue Assistance won Self-erecting Assembly of the Year for a GTMR 386B working in the Alps at an altitude of 2,700 m. Read more about Potain wins big at 2021 Tower Crane Awards in Paris 2021-10-8 Manitowoc to exhibit latest Shuttlelift crane at The ARA Show • Manitowoc returns to The ARA Show, which will take place Oct. 17 – 20, 2021 in Las Vegas. • Manitowoc will show its SCD15 carrydeck crane that features a redesigned, lighter platform, a larger cab with easy to operate proportional lever controls and full-color, graphical RCL. • The crane boasts a compact footprint, long reach and hefty capacity, all of which make it ideal for rental work. Read more about Manitowoc to exhibit latest Shuttlelift crane at The ARA Show 2021-10-7 BKL deploys five Potain cranes for “In den Sieben Stücken” residential construction project in Hannover, Germany • BKL Baukran Logistik is using five Potain tower cranes to construct a new residential development in Hannover, Germany, with 160 housing units. • BKL chose the cranes for their reliability, compact dimensions, and quick and simple assembly. • Equipped with the CCS crane control system, the cranes lift loads more efficiently and effectively. Read more about BKL deploys five Potain cranes for “In den Sieben Stücken” residential construction project in Hannover, Germany 2021-09-29 Lamprell adds second Manitowoc 999 crawler crane to support energy projects • UAE-based company has six Manitowoc cranes in its fleet and added another to support growing workloads • Among the applications for the new crane is specialist man-riding operations to help Lamprell personnel access hard-to-reach spots on its many projects. Read more about Lamprell adds second Manitowoc 999 crawler crane to support energy projects 2021-09-24 Four Potain MDT tower cranes become integral part of famous Minneapolis bridge’s history — and also its structure • With conventional crane solutions off the table for a variety of reasons, restoration of the historic Minneapolis Third Avenue bridge called for an innovative new approach. • Potain MDT topless cranes were built into the piers of the bridge, as traditional anchoring solutions would have required too much space. • The solution is working so well that the contractors plan to take it into consideration right from the start of future bridge projects — even where more typical solutions would fit. Read more about Four Potain MDT tower cranes become integral part of famous Minneapolis bridge’s history — and also its structure 2021-09-20 Manitowoc continues to strengthen in Asia with new parts and service partner for Singapore • Mobile Crane Asia (MCA) will provide comprehensive parts and service support to Grove all-terrain cranes • The company has decades of experience in the crane service sector and is already well-trained in Grove parts and service programs. Read more about Manitowoc continues to strengthen in Asia with new parts and service partner for Singapore 2021-09-8 Manitowoc appoints Stirnimann as newest Potain tower crane dealer in Denmark • Effective September 2021, Stirnimann will provide Manitowoc customers in Denmark, the Faroe Islands and Greenland with Potain top-slewing and self-erecting cranes, as well as rental, parts and aftermarket services. • Stirnimann is a long-standing distributor of Potain cranes in Switzerland and Austria and is excited to expand its territories. Read more about Manitowoc appoints Stirnimann as newest Potain tower crane dealer in Denmark Pagination Page 1 Next page ››
