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 2021-11-23 Spira erects 25 t capacity Potain MDT 569 tower crane in just two days for KIT lab construction project German construction equipment rental company Spira Baugeräte und Schalungslogistik has deployed its new Potain MDT 569 tower crane at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, where it will handle large, prefabricated elements for the construction of two new laboratory buildings over the course of 17 months. The customer required a crane to lift 15 t at 35 m and 8 t at 60 m, which made the MDT 569, with its 25 t maximum capacity and 80 m jib, ideally suited for the job. The ease of transport and assembly gave Spira the trust and confidence in the Potain MDT 569 for Read more about Spira erects 25 t capacity Potain MDT 569 tower crane in just two days for KIT lab construction project 2021-11-19 Upwardly mobile: becoming a crane operator has never been such a rewarding career option • Latest U.S. figures on crane operator salaries show a national annual wage of $64,000, while the top 10% can earn over $117,000/year. The most lucrative states to work in are evenly distributed across the country and employment opportunities are increasing rapidly. • 79 percent of the students enrolled in operating courses at Heavy Equipment Colleges of America are of the millennial generation or younger, bringing a host of transferrable skills with them as they build a new career in crane operation. Read more about Upwardly mobile: becoming a crane operator has never been such a rewarding career option 2021-11-10 NessCampbell’s first Grove GMK5250XL-1 hits the ground running in Oregon • The company’s new 300 USt all-terrain crane is the first of its kind to arrive in the Northwest. • The GMK5250XL-1 has the longest boom in its class, which combined with a maximum capacity of 300 Ust, adds to NessCampbell’s already capable fleet of all-terrain cranes. • The crane has successfully completed a handful of jobs around Portland within the first few weeks of delivery. Read more about NessCampbell’s first Grove GMK5250XL-1 hits the ground running in Oregon 2021-11-8 Manta supplies Potain MCT 565 cranes to lead development on two new prestigious projects in Singapore • The contractors on each project have trusted Potain and Manta Equipment for years to deliver their onsite lifting needs • For these projects, the crane’s high capacity combined with jib lengths from 50 m to 65 m were key considerations in their selection. Read more about Manta supplies Potain MCT 565 cranes to lead development on two new prestigious projects in Singapore 2021-11-3 First Potain Igo T 99 self-erecting crane in North America goes to Bronson Crane Utah-based Bronson Crane has purchased the first Potain Igo T 99 self-erecting crane in North America, underscoring the company’s reputation for introducing new Potain tower cranes to the market. Bronson Crane has been the top self-erecting crane dealer in the U.S. since 2011. Read more about First Potain Igo T 99 self-erecting crane in North America goes to Bronson Crane 2021-11-1 Manitowoc appoints G Machinery as new Grove distributor in Japan • Manitowoc appoints G Machinery as new Grove distributor in Japan • The company has already sold and delivered a 150 t capacity GMK5150L-1J and a 250 t capacity GMK5250XL-1J. Read more about Manitowoc appoints G Machinery as new Grove distributor in Japan 2021-10-28 Manitowoc invests significantly in European Potain tower crane factories • Over the last three years, Manitowoc has made considerable investments in its Potain tower crane factories in Charlieu and Moulins in France, Baltar in Portugal, and Niella Tanaro in Italy. • The investments include new buildings and extended production areas, new production lines with automated welding, custom tooling, and redesigned processes. • Implemented under The Manitowoc Way business operating system, Manitowoc’s lean initiatives have led to greater safety, quality, and productivity, as well as lower environmental impact. Read more about Manitowoc invests significantly in European Potain tower crane factories 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 2021-10-27 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 2021-10-14 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 Pagination Page 1 Next page ››
