News We continuously report on the latest innovations, products and services coming to the market. Get the latest news from Manitowoc here. Top stories Three Potain cranes keep Warsaw apartment block project on schedule Contractor Totalbud S.A is using two Potain MDT 109 top-slewing cranes and one Igo T 70 A self-erecting crane to construct the Oszmiańska 20 apartment complex in Warsaw, Poland, on a tight schedule. See more Potain MCT 88 promotes quiet and efficient operations on luxury retirement living projects • Jones Homes is using two Potain MCT 88 topless city cranes to construct luxury properties for the active over-55s in Wilmslow, Cheshire and Last Drop Village near Bolton. • The homebuilder’s use of the cranes removes the need for forklifts or other material handling machines on site, contributing to quiet, efficient and productive construction. • The remote operation also drives efficiency, by enabling the operator to move around the site to multiple vantage points and cooperate easily with other trained site personnel. See more Grove GMK5250L’s easy mobility delivers precise lifts at Peruvian mine • The 300 USt (250 t) all-terrain crane performed lifts on a busy road and its compact footprint helped make room for other vehicles to travel while the job was being completed. • The GMK5250L helped operators overcome the challenge of moving 1.3 USt (1.2 t) roof segments over massive oil tanks thanks to the crane’s 50-degree jib offset. See more Manitowoc launches Potain Build Better website for Asia-Pacific • New website for Potain self-erecting cranes gives regional users information specific to Asia-Pacific. • The responsive website will help support the growing interest in the cranes in this part of the world. See more Prepare for comfort. Manitowoc introduces state-of-the-art driver’s cab “cab2020” on Grove three-axle all-terrain cranes Designed with customer needs in mind and a focus on the latest crash-test requirements in Europe, Grove three-axle all-terrain cranes now feature a spacious new carrier cab, known as cab2020. See more Radius Group’s first Potain MRH 175 tackles congested, inner city jobsite with ease Northampton-based lifting specialist Radius Group, the UK partner for NFT Specialized in Tower Cranes, is the first Manitowoc partner in England to take delivery of and erect a Potain MRH 175. See more Frana Companies accelerates construction with Potain Igo T 85 A • The company used the self-erecting crane on a recent apartment complex project, greatly increasing the speed of construction over conventional equipment. • Crane operators appreciated the crane’s remote operation, as it afforded them better communication and flexibility on the ground with their crew. • Managing just one piece of hoisting equipment, as opposed to several machines, enabled workers to complete more tasks throughout the day. See more Fahad S Al Tamimi & Partners Co (Tamimi Rentals) invests in Grove rough-terrain cranes to diversify its business • Tamimi Rentals purchases 50 new Grove rough-terrain cranes to lead its long-term business expansion in oil and gas work. • The order consists entirely of GRT8100 models, which the company selected for their powerful lift capacity and flexibility in navigating challenging job sites. See more Link Construction increases homebuilding speed by 3 weeks with Potain self-erecting crane • The contractor placed a Potain Igo MA 21 between two homes — dramatically increasing construction efficiency on both builds. • By using a crane that can lift most materials and reach the entire jobsite, Link Construction eliminated the need for other equipment such as mobile cranes or additional forklifts. • The remote-controlled self-erecting tower crane helped in all stages of the building process by lifting and placing floor joists, wall segments and roof trusses. See more Fager Framing reduces build time by 50% with Potain self-erecting tower crane • The company deployed a Potain Igo T 85 A to erect a building complex in Cedar Falls, Iowa, replacing up to five pieces of equipment with one single crane. • Fager is finding the crane has helped workers not only increase productivity, but also plan the build better due to the crane’s reliability and readiness to operate. 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 2021-01-26 New Grove GMK5180-1 crane deployed for modernization works at Polish oil refinery • LOTOS Serwis, part of Polish oil company LOTOS Group, has purchased a new Grove GMK5180-1 from dealer Zeppelin Polska to carry out modernization and renovation work at its refinery in Gdańsk. • The 180 t capacity all-terrain crane with 64 m boom was chosen for its high quality and strong lifting capabilities in a compact format, making it ideal for use on the refinery where space is limited. It is the largest crane working on site. Read more about New Grove GMK5180-1 crane deployed for modernization works at Polish oil refinery 2021-01-21 Wiesbauer operators like to work with Grove all-terrains. New GMK5150L expands fleet • At the end of October 2020, Manitowoc handed over a new Grove GMK5150L all-terrain crane to German crane and heavy transport specialist Wiesbauer. • Florian and Felix Wiesbauer took part in the handover ceremony along with crane operators Jannik Weigle, Ralf Hoffmann and Samuele Polidori. • Wiesbauer chose to purchase the GMK5150L based on previous good experiences with Grove cranes, highlighting their high capacities, impressive price-performance ratio and their popularity among operators. Read more about Wiesbauer operators like to work with Grove all-terrains. New GMK5150L expands fleet 2021-01-20 Pair of Potain tower cranes erect one of the most advanced buildings in Costa Rica • The Universal Tower, a US$50-million building, opened in late 2020 and is set to become the center of the technology district of the capital San José. • Two cranes, a Potain MCT 205 and a Potain MC 205 B, worked diligently without issues on the project for 16 months, delivering one of the most modern edifices in Central America. • Contractor BILCO led the build; the company bought the MCT 205 crane and rented the MC 205 B crane from EuroMateriales, the exclusive Potain distributor in Costa Rica. Read more about Pair of Potain tower cranes erect one of the most advanced buildings in Costa Rica 2021-01-19 Potain MD 365 and MD 208 construct Italy’s first zero-energy skyscraper, the GIOIA 22 “Shard of Glass” • A Potain MD 365 B L16 and MD 208 A are together constructing the 120 m GIOIA 22 “Shard of Glass” tower, UBI Banca’s new zero-energy headquarters in Porta Nuova, Milan. • Contractor Colombo Costruzioni collaborated with Manitowoc Lift Solutions to carefully position the cranes on the jobsite, leaving space for them to overlap and be easily disassembled afterwards to meet developer COIMA SRG’s deadlines. Read more about Potain MD 365 and MD 208 construct Italy’s first zero-energy skyscraper, the GIOIA 22 “Shard of Glass” 2021-01-18 Potain cranes drive efficiency for Pinetop Custom Homes • Custom homebuilder Pinetop Custom Homes can say “yes” to more homebuilding clients based on the operation and building efficiency self-erecting tower cranes provide. • The contractor saved two months on a recent single-family home project in Idaho. • The small footprint and reach of the cranes enabled the homebuilder to access hard-to-reach topographic areas where mobile cranes and forklifts could not. Read more about Potain cranes drive efficiency for Pinetop Custom Homes 2021-01-14 MSG Krandienst strengthens fleet with new four- and five-axle Grove cranes • At the end of October 2020, Manitowoc handed over a new Grove GMK4100L-1 and a Grove GMK5150L to MSG Krandienst at its Wilhelmshaven factory. • Following the GMK6300L-1, these are the second and third Grove all-terrain cranes MSG Krandienst received in 2020. • MSG Krandienst’s positive experiences with previous Grove cranes, in particular their flexibility, maneuverability and reliability in combination with high capacities, were a key factor in the purchase decision. Read more about MSG Krandienst strengthens fleet with new four- and five-axle Grove cranes 2021-01-12 Manitowoc crawler cranes deliver strong performance to wind farm builder IEA Constructors • IEA used four Manitowoc crawler cranes, two MLC650s and two MLC300s, for the installation of turbines at a wind farm in Texas and was impressed with the quality and performance of the cranes. • To monitor wear to the cranes’ undercarriages, Manitowoc’s Lift Solutions developed a custom-made wear gauge system. • Over the course of the project, the four crawler cranes installed nearly 200 tower pad sites and crisscrossed over 600 miles. Read more about Manitowoc crawler cranes deliver strong performance to wind farm builder IEA Constructors 2021-01-11 Versatile Grove GRT655L for shipbuilder Albwardy Damen • The new crane is the third Grove rough-terrain crane for the Middle East company and was selected for its excellent duties at both short and long radii • Local dealer Kanoo Machinery supplied the latest unit and will provide comprehensive support. Read more about Versatile Grove GRT655L for shipbuilder Albwardy Damen 2021-01-8 “7.5 t counterweight on board” – the GMK3050-2 convinces Austrian equipment rental company W. Reitinger to purchase first Grove mobile crane • In this interview, Dr. Reinhard Hofer, managing director of W. Reitinger GmbH, explains the reasons behind his decision to purchase the new Grove GMK3050-2 and sums up its performance after eight months in the field. • The Grove GMK3050-2 is a compact taxi crane that is quick and flexible to deploy and can carry 7.5 t of counterweight within 12 t per axle. Read more about “7.5 t counterweight on board” – the GMK3050-2 convinces Austrian equipment rental company W. Reitinger to purchase first Grove mobile crane 2021-01-4 Three Potain cranes keep Warsaw apartment block project on schedule Contractor Totalbud S.A is using two Potain MDT 109 top-slewing cranes and one Igo T 70 A self-erecting crane to construct the Oszmiańska 20 apartment complex in Warsaw, Poland, on a tight schedule. Read more about Three Potain cranes keep Warsaw apartment block project on schedule 2020-12-15 Potain MCT 88 promotes quiet and efficient operations on luxury retirement living projects • Jones Homes is using two Potain MCT 88 topless city cranes to construct luxury properties for the active over-55s in Wilmslow, Cheshire and Last Drop Village near Bolton. • The homebuilder’s use of the cranes removes the need for forklifts or other material handling machines on site, contributing to quiet, efficient and productive construction. • The remote operation also drives efficiency, by enabling the operator to move around the site to multiple vantage points and cooperate easily with other trained site personnel. Read more about Potain MCT 88 promotes quiet and efficient operations on luxury retirement living projects 2020-12-11 Grove GMK5250L’s easy mobility delivers precise lifts at Peruvian mine • The 300 USt (250 t) all-terrain crane performed lifts on a busy road and its compact footprint helped make room for other vehicles to travel while the job was being completed. • The GMK5250L helped operators overcome the challenge of moving 1.3 USt (1.2 t) roof segments over massive oil tanks thanks to the crane’s 50-degree jib offset. Read more about Grove GMK5250L’s easy mobility delivers precise lifts at Peruvian mine Pagination Page 1 Next page ››
