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  • Manitowoc donates crane simulator to IUOE’s training center in Texas

    • The equipment allows students to practice basic crane operations and become more familiar with the controls.
    • Manitowoc has provided cranes and technical support to every local chapter of the IUOE across the U.S. and Canada for more than two decades.

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  • GCA subsidiary AUTAA deploys new Grove crane for hospital expansion in France

    • AUTAA, a French lifting company and subsidiary of transport and logistics giant Charles André Group (GCA), deployed its new 300 t GMK6300L-1 all-terrain crane to assemble prefabricated modules for a local hospital’s extension. 
    • The crane’s compact dimensions and quiet operation impressed from the outset, ensuring operations at the hospital continued with minimal impact from the expansion work.

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  • Jörn Henselmans appointed Vice President and General Manager for Grove All-Terrain Cranes at Manitowoc

    • Effective April 12, Jörn Henselmans serves as Vice President and General Manager for Grove All-Terrain Cranes at Manitowoc Cranes, based in Wilhelmshaven, Germany.
    • Henselmans joined Manitowoc in October 2013, holding roles with increasing responsibilities at the Company, most recently as VP Operations, Senior Director of Quality and Director of Manufacturing.

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  • Manitowoc highlights technician training and successful crane remanufacturing at M&T Expo 2024

    • Between April 23-26, visitors to Manitowoc’s stand (C-10) at M&T Expo in São Paulo will discover the company's latest investments to expand and enhance customer support in Latin America.
    • Successful models in Brazil, such as the Grove GMK6400-1 and a refurbished GMK5250L-1, will be on display.
    • Visitors will also get a close look at the MLC165 crawler crane simulator, one of the most advanced simulators in the lifting industry.

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  • Southern Cranes adds 10 new Grove all-terrain cranes to support growth strategy

    • UK-based lifting and equipment provider Southern Cranes has ordered 10 Grove all-terrain cranes, including GMK5150XL, GMK5250XL-1, and GMK3060L-1 all-terrain models.
    • The first GMK5250XL-1 has already been delivered and the complete order will be fulfilled by midyear.
    • The new cranes are all three- and five-axle units, and form part of the company’s wider fleet modernization and diversification strategy.

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  • Manitowoc launches two new Potain luffing jib cranes

    • Manitowoc is introducing two new luffing jib crane models, the MR 309 and MR 329, which come in 16 t or 25 t maximum capacity variants.
    • While both cranes share a 60 m jib and 3.4 t capacity at the tip, they have different load curves and heights under pivot thanks to the respective 2 m and 2.45 m pivot and mast configurations.
    • The new generation responds to customer feedback for simpler and quicker erection, a greater height under pivot, more powerful load charts, and a smaller out of service radius (minimum 9.5 m up to 12 m).
    • The new cranes also come equipped with the latest Potain Crane Control System (CCS) for faster setup and unparalleled control, as well as the new Potain CONNECT telematics for optimized fleet management and uptime.

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  • Multi-Crane solves De Zaanse Helden’s jobsite puzzle with Potain cranes

    • Dutch crane company Multi-Crane has deployed six Potain MDT topless tower cranes for the De Zaanse Helden residential project in Zaandam, near Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
    • The project’s confined space demanded meticulous planning of the crane positioning, hook heights, and oversailing. Multi-Crane’s ability to solve the puzzle with its fleet of Potain MDT topless tower cranes won the company the rental contract.

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  • New Potain MCR 625 is a high-speed, high-performance luffing jib crane for the world’s fastest-growing markets

    • The latest luffing jib crane from Potain builds on the design of the popular and proven MR 618 for European and North American markets.
    • It is designed for the growth markets of Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America and includes moveable counterweights for better space optimization as well as a compact design.
    • The MCR 625 works with one or two-fall reeving, enabling faster hoist speeds to maximize productivity.

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Long-time dealer Paterson Simons celebrates first Grove GRT9165 sale in Africa

• Mining company Newmont purchased the landmark crane, which is also the largest rough-terrain crane from Grove.
• In addition, Paterson Simons received two awards from Manitowoc, one for the first GRT9165 sale in Africa, and the other for its long-standing partnership with the company.

First Grove custom-built GMK6450-1 in the Caribbean gets ready to work in Barbados

The Bridgetown, Barbados-based rental company Crane & Equipment has taken delivery of the first Grove all-terrain, custom-built GMK6450-1 crane in the Caribbean.
The strongest heavy-duty 6-axle crane on the market, the GMK6450-1 shares the same design as the Grove GMK6400-1, but with an increased maximum capacity of 450 t.

MSG celebrates 40 Grove deliveries over the past two decades

MSG Krandienst is a long-time, loyal Manitowoc customer and has added 40 Grove cranes to its fleet over the past 20 years.
The latest is a GMK6300L-1 which was handed over at a special ceremony at the Manitowoc plant in Wilhelmshaven, Germany.

South Korea’s Bong-Hwang adds Grove GMK5250XL-1 and gets to work on factory-build

• South Korean contractor purchases a GMK5250XL-1 and sends it immediately to support the construction of a new factory. 
• The company specializes in building factories for electronics and chemical businesses in the Eumseong region of the country.
• The crane’s combination of long boom, compact dimensions, and superb maneuverability ideally suits the narrow, cramped roads of the local industrial estates.

PSG Marine & Logistics takes delivery of the first Grove GRT8100-1 to arrive in the UK

• The Scottish company provides a range of lifting, transport, and logistics services to the marine and offshore energy industries.
• It will use the Grove GRT8100-1 to support dockside logistical operations.

Potain launches first crane in the new Evy self-erecting range: Evy 30-23 4 t, simply connected

• The Potain Evy 30-23 4 t crane is the first model from the new Evy range of self-erecting tower cranes. 
• Potain CONNECT telematics, CCS crane control system, Smart Set-up, Power Control, and Drive Control are standard on the new crane.
• The crane is designed for home construction and residential building construction up to three stories in height.

Two Grove all-terrain cranes team up to repair historic Italian church

• An Italian crane rental and transport company deployed its Grove cranes in tandem to repair a local church after it was struck by lightning. 
• The entire project was completed in one day with the help of a Grove GMK4100L-2 and Grove GMK4100L-1. 

PT Vector Utama adds Grove GRT8100 rough-terrain crane

• The 100 t crane was purchased through Indonesian dealer Cranserco and is the company’s second Grove crane.
• The Grove GRT8100 was selected for its versatility and optimal lifting performance and is supporting extensive construction work at a mine project.

Grove GMK5250L-1 is third arrival of 2023 for G.A. Neeb

• German freight transport and logistics company, G.A. Neeb, has received a GMK5250L-1, its third Grove all-terrain crane of 2023.
• Earlier this year the company purchased a GMK6300L-1 and a GMK3060L-1.

Large fleet of Potain luffing jib cranes selected for innovative skyscraper in Bangkok

• Developer and contractor Thai Obayashi Construction is using 11 Potain tower cranes on a new, large-scale, mixed-use building project.
• They include two new MCR 295 cranes purchased specifically for the project. They were selected for their versatility and high lifting capabilities.
• All the cranes were either purchased or leased from SB Siam, Potain dealer for Thailand.

Grove GRT8100-1 launched for Italian market at GIS Expo 2023

• The 100 t capacity Grove GRT8100-1 was displayed in Italy for the first time after its global launch at bauma 2022 in Germany at the end of last year.
• Also on display were the Grove GMK5250XL-1 and GMK5150XL all-terrain cranes.
• The show took place in Piacenza, just 50 km south of Milan, and welcomed visitors from throughout Italy and the rest of the world.

Manitowoc improves customer support in Latin America with its new office in Peru

• Manitowoc is opening its newest office in Santiago de Surco, a district of Lima, as part of the company’s plan to expand its presence throughout the region.
• The new facility will expedite parts deliveries and facilitate access to aftersales services in Peru and neighboring countries.