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  • New facility marks major expansion for Manitowoc in Australia

    • Manitowoc is opening a new office and workshop in Australia to further enhance customer support in the region.
    • The new facility features expanded parts inventory and an additional workshop space, to meet the growing demands of regional customers.
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  • Staying strong worldwide: how Manitowoc serves customers across the globe

    • Leading figures from Manitowoc and its dealers used a panel discussion to review how the company and its products are ideally structured to support customers around the world.
    • The panel highlighted how versatile designs, continuous innovation, and long-term support combine to boost customer productivity and profitability.
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  • Prototype Grove at bauma 2025 points to exciting future design for all-terrain cranes

    • Advanced new technology will make the Grove GMK5250L-2 easier and faster to operate.
    • The crane features a striking new design, accompanied by updated cabs for both the carrier and the superstructure.
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  • Potain introduces largest Igo T self-erecting crane at bauma 2025

    • The Igo T 139 will be the biggest self-erecting crane from Potain
    • It offers users a variety of ways to configure the crane for maximum jobsite flexibility combined with class-leading capacity and reach.
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  • Manitowoc announces largest Potain luffing jib crane at bauma 2025

    • The 64 t maximum capacity of the new MR 819 is twice that of the existing Potain MR 608B and MR 618  luffing jib tower cranes.
    • The 70 m jib can be raised to create an out-of-service radius of just 16 m, making the crane ideal for congested jobsites.
    • A powerful new winch, Potain CONNECT™, and Ultra View cab also feature.
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  • Grove GRT780 to make European and trade show debuts at bauma 2025

    • The replacement for the RT770E and GRT880 is currently built in Shady Grove, Pa., U.S.; plans are underway to build the model in Niella Tanaro, Italy.
    • It is the first Grove rough-terrain crane to offer the Grove CONNECT™ telematics system.
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  • Manitowoc’s comprehensive array of aftermarket services on show at bauma

    • The booth features Grove and Potain displays of comprehensive aftermarket support offerings.
    • The Company will showcase Parts, Service Support, Potain CONNECT™ and Grove CONNECT™, Rental/Used Cranes/EnCORE Remanufacturing, training support, new products, and Lift Solutions.
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  • Several large Potain topless cranes selected for Singapore HDB housing project

    • An order for several large capacity Potain tower cranes was placed by Tiong Woon Tower Crane.
    • The trend for heavy precast building units is driving demand for high-capacity cranes in Singapore.
    • Cranes with the ability to handle 22 t dual precast bathroom units (PBUs) were required.
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Northland Crane Service delivers a heavenly lift with twin National Crane NBT60XL boom trucks

  • Northland Crane Service helped replace a large statue at the top of a popular church temple in Oakdale, Minnesota.
  • The company used two National Crane NBT60XL boom trucks for the project.

Grove training helps drive productivity at African gold mine

  • At the Yaouré Gold Mine in Ivory Coast, a Grove all-terrain crane is essential for daily operations. Due to its isolated location, the mine staff required on-site training to independently handle maintenance and minor repairs.
  • Manitowoc is boosting the team’s self-reliance and allowing them to get the most out of the crane.

Grove RT540E overhauled in record time by the Manitowoc team in Brazil

  • The reconditioning of the rough-terrain crane took just 12 days, meeting the urgency of its new owners who needed it deployed on a project immediately.
  • The final cost was about 40% of the price of a new crane of the same capacity and included a new manufacturer’s warranty.
  • The used crane was traded in as part of the payment for two new, higher-capacity Grove cranes.

Potain tower cranes support Canada’s $3-billion subway extension project

  • Five Potain MDT tower cranes are working on a massive subway extension in Canada.
  • Potain dealer Cropac Equipment provided the cranes, which have been operational since April 2022.
  • The cranes are helping to build critical infrastructure elements for the new subway route.

Several large Potain topless cranes selected for Singapore HDB housing project

  • An order for several large capacity Potain tower cranes was placed by Tiong Woon Tower Crane.
  • The trend for heavy precast building units is driving demand for high-capacity cranes in Singapore.
  • Cranes with the ability to handle 22 t dual precast bathroom units (PBUs) were required.

New facility marks major expansion for Manitowoc in Australia

  • Manitowoc is opening a new office and workshop in Australia to further enhance customer support in the region.
  • The new facility features expanded parts inventory and an additional workshop space, to meet the growing demands of regional customers.

Staying strong worldwide: how Manitowoc serves customers across the globe

  • Leading figures from Manitowoc and its dealers used a panel discussion to review how the company and its products are ideally structured to support customers around the world.
  • The panel highlighted how versatile designs, continuous innovation, and long-term support combine to boost customer productivity and profitability.

Manitowoc strengthens customer support with key handovers at Taiwan event

  • Manitowoc hosted a three-day customer event in Tainan, southern Taiwan, to showcase its cranes and customer support in the region.
  • On display were a Grove GMK5150XL, sold to local company Li Ying Crane Engineering, and a Grove GMK5250XL-1, sold to Fu Yifa.

Potain tower cranes help transform Madison’s downtown skyline under an airport flight path

  • Two topless tower cranes, a Potain MDT 489 M25 and MDT 219 J10, are working on a 14-story mixed-use development just a few blocks from the state capitol.
  • Reynolds Rigging and Crane supplied the topless cranes to construction company Findorff because they could fit in the tight urban space and avoid strict airport flight path regulations.

Manitowoc launches another big Potain crane from its China factory

  • The Potain MCR 815 luffing jib crane has a 64 t maximum capacity – twice that of the current largest luffing jib crane from the Company’s Zhangjiagang, China factory.
  • The 70 m jib can be luffed to an out-of-service radius of just 16 m, making it ideal for congested jobsites.
  • A powerful new winch offers line speeds of up to 185 m/min with a 2.3 t load.

Manitowoc opens new office in Colombia, advancing its strategy of direct customer support in Latin America

  • Located in Cajicá, 9 miles north of Bogotá, the new facility offers a comprehensive inventory of parts and components, drastically improving delivery times to customers.
  • The new office opening is a continuation of Manitowoc’s strategy to get closer to customers in Latin America and provide a more personalized experience.
  • In addition to Colombia, Manitowoc also has regional facilities in Chile, Peru, Brazil, and Mexico.

Lampson partners with Manitowoc EnCORE to refurbish a Manitowoc 2250 crawler crane for a second life in rental

  • Lampson invested in the crane refurbishment due to its versatile, reliable, and proven track record in the rental market.
  • Lampson’s refurbished Manitowoc 2250 is now ready to serve a wide range of industries, such as construction, infrastructure, oil and gas, marine, and nuclear.
  • The refurbishment effort showcases Lampson’s expertise in heavy equipment engineering and restoration capabilities at its impressive Washington state facilities.