Manitowoc takes part in success of first CONEXPO Latin America
“The successful first edition of CONEXPO Latin America proves the growing importance of the region for Manitowoc and the general construction equipment industry ” said Cristian Galaz Manitowoc’s vice president of sales in South America.
Prominently located in a central area of the exhibition Manitowoc’s booth welcomed hundreds of visitors many of whom had a chance to experience first-hand two of the company’s industry-changing innovations: The new Crane Control System (CCS) and the pioneering KZ-100 a synthetic hoist cable solution.
“CCS is intuitive and easy to use helping contractors and operators move between crane models with ease while benefiting from the system’s many advantages ” Galaz said. “CCS components and operating software have been specifically designed developed and tested by Manitowoc engineering and innovation teams worldwide to guarantee the highest reliability standards.”
Visitors also learned more about the first synthetic hoist rope designed specifically for mobile cranes. The product is a result of a development partnership with Samson a leading synthetic rope manufacturer and Manitowoc. In addition to being 80 percent lighter than wire rope KZ-100 is corrosion resistant has neutral torque (no spinning) and requires no lubrication.
Held in Santiago Chile CONEXPO Latin America had significant numbers of professional attendees from throughout the region as well as from North America Europe Africa and Asia. The event returns in October 2016 in Lima Peru.
“It was a valuable opportunity to meet with customers face-to-face and discuss their needs directly ” Galaz added. “We’re looking forward to an even more successful event next year.”
GROVE
Grove is the world leader in mobile cranes. For nearly a century, Grove has delivered best-in-class performance and groundbreaking technology through its range of rough-terrain, all-terrain, truck-mounted, military, industrial and telescoping crawler cranes.
MANITOWOC
Manitowoc is the world’s most celebrated maker of crawler cranes. Its cranes have remained at the top of the lifting world for a century, and Manitowoc continues to deliver technological breakthroughs that enhance load charts, increase efficiency, improve transport, simplify erections and earn owners exceptional return on their investments. With so much innovation at its core, it’s no wonder the very name “Manitowoc” is synonymous with crawler cranes.
NATIONAL CRANE
National Crane boom trucks set the global standard for truck-mounted hydraulic cranes. With crane models that offer exceptional reach, many feature the longest boom and strongest load chart in their capacity class. Set up on the job site is flexible and efficient with National Crane’s innovative outrigger systems and compact, fully roadable chassis. Unique technologies that aid in both operation and comfort make National Crane the favorite boom truck brand of operators around the world.
