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  • Manitowoc introduces new Potain Igo M self-erecting crane at Batimat in Paris

    • The crane offers multiple configurations for maximum versatility and efficiency on the jobsite. 
    • The Igo M 24-19 is a perfect choice for new home construction or renovation projects.

  • Manitowoc to launch major new product at bauma China 2024

    • Manitowoc will announce a significant new crane introduction at bauma China 2024 and showcase the features and benefits of its full product range on an interactive 510 sq. m booth. 
    • The Company will also highlight its cranes that have helped shape global infrastructure and honor its top dealers during the show.

  • Manitowoc opens additional UK service facility to expand crane sales and aftermarket growth

    • Manitowoc enhances its customer-focused operations with a new service location to meet growing demand.
    • The facility will help the company strengthen its aftermarket service in the local UK market.
    • A team of skilled and experienced service technicians will be based at the 2,750 m2 facility.

  • Manitowoc appoints VA Techsys as official Grove dealer in Thailand

    • VA Techsys will provide comprehensive support for the full range of Grove all-terrain and rough-terrain cranes in Thailand.
    • Technicians from VA Techsys have already completed extensive Manitowoc training programs in readiness for its new responsibilities.

  • Fast delivery and ‘like new’ feel for Grove GMK5150L purchased by Q3 Heavy Lift

    • The Dutch heavy lift company needed a 150 t addition to its fleet and opted for a used machine from Manitowoc.
    • Manitowoc provided a range of updates to ensure the crane not only worked perfectly but looked great too.

  • Manitowoc crawler cranes help boost wind energy expansion in Maine

    • Manitowoc and local dealer Shawmut Equipment are helping Sprague Energy receive and stage massive wind turbine components for transport from Sprague’s Mack Point terminal in Searsport, Maine.
    • The effort is part of a significant investment in renewable energy infrastructure in the state.
    • A fleet of Manitowoc crawler cranes is completing up to 30 complex lifts a day, with loads of up to 101 USt.

  • SOFIALEX completes fast-track build with Potain Igo T 130 cranes

    • SOFIALEX finished a four-month prefabricated construction project in Mionnay, France, using four Potain Igo T 130 cranes rented from local dealer Valente Grue Assistance.
    • The 8 t capacity cranes were ideally suited to the project, offering rapid installation and reliable operation.

  • Taiwan’s Fu Yifa makes first Grove acquisition with GMK5250XL-1

    • Logistics company Fu Yifa has expanded its fleet with a Grove GMK5250XL-1 as part of its commitment to continual innovation and operational excellence.
    • The crane’s strength, reach, and maneuverability fit perfectly with the needs of the company’s diverse range of projects.

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Manitowoc introduces new Potain Igo M self-erecting crane at Batimat in Paris

• The crane offers multiple configurations for maximum versatility and efficiency on the jobsite. 
• The Igo M 24-19 is a perfect choice for new home construction or renovation projects.

Manitowoc appoints VA Techsys as official Grove dealer in Thailand

• VA Techsys will provide comprehensive support for the full range of Grove all-terrain and rough-terrain cranes in Thailand.
• Technicians from VA Techsys have already completed extensive Manitowoc training programs in readiness for its new responsibilities.

Fast delivery and ‘like new’ feel for Grove GMK5150L purchased by Q3 Heavy Lift

• The Dutch heavy lift company needed a 150 t addition to its fleet and opted for a used machine from Manitowoc.
• Manitowoc provided a range of updates to ensure the crane not only worked perfectly but looked great too.

Manitowoc to launch major new product at bauma China 2024

• Manitowoc will announce a significant new crane introduction at bauma China 2024 and showcase the features and benefits of its full product range on an interactive 510 sq. m booth. 
• The Company will also highlight its cranes that have helped shape global infrastructure and honor its top dealers during the show.

Manitowoc opens additional UK service facility to expand crane sales and aftermarket growth

• Manitowoc enhances its customer-focused operations with a new service location to meet growing demand.
• The facility will help the company strengthen its aftermarket service in the local UK market.
• A team of skilled and experienced service technicians will be based at the 2,750 m2 facility.

Manitowoc crawler cranes help boost wind energy expansion in Maine

• Manitowoc and local dealer Shawmut Equipment are helping Sprague Energy receive and stage massive wind turbine components for transport from Sprague’s Mack Point terminal in Searsport, Maine.
• The effort is part of a significant investment in renewable energy infrastructure in the state.
• A fleet of Manitowoc crawler cranes is completing up to 30 complex lifts a day, with loads of up to 101 USt.

SOFIALEX completes fast-track build with Potain Igo T 130 cranes

• SOFIALEX finished a four-month prefabricated construction project in Mionnay, France, using four Potain Igo T 130 cranes rented from local dealer Valente Grue Assistance.
• The 8 t capacity cranes were ideally suited to the project, offering rapid installation and reliable operation.

Taiwan’s Fu Yifa makes first Grove acquisition with GMK5250XL-1

• Logistics company Fu Yifa has expanded its fleet with a Grove GMK5250XL-1 as part of its commitment to continual innovation and operational excellence.
• The crane’s strength, reach, and maneuverability fit perfectly with the needs of the company’s diverse range of projects.

Dźwigaj in Poland grows fleet with Grove GMK6300L-1 acquisition

• The Polish crane rental company added the new crane following previous success with Grove. 
• Local dealer Zeppelin Polska will provide full sales and service support.

Two used Potain MC 120B tower cranes sold in Azerbaijan to head up distinguished local project

• Azinvest, a top Azerbaijani construction company, purchased two used Potain MC 120B tower cranes to lead construction on a new wellness center in Karabagh. 
• The cranes were selected for their reliability and cost-effectiveness and were sold through AS Texnika, Manitowoc’s local dealer, which also fully refurbished the cranes ahead of delivery.

Lenkin Enterprises chooses Potain MDT 809 cranes for major projects in the DC area

• One MDT 809 with a custom 279-foot (85 m) jib can reach most of the perimeter of an art museum renovation project in Maryland.
• A second unit is delivering the required jib-end lifting power for an office building overhaul at Georgetown University.
• The MDT 809 is Potain’s largest topless tower crane for the U.S. market.

Grúas del Vallés receives new Grove GMK3060L-1 cranes

•    The Spanish crane rental company added two new GMK3060L-1 all-terrain cranes after great experiences with its first GMK3060L-1, purchased in 2022. 
•    Grúas del Vallés will use the versatile cranes across multiple applications.