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  • Potain MCT 385 hits new heights on world’s tallest bridge

    • The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge was built in one of the most challenging environments imaginable and at a height of 625 m above the river.
    • A Potain MCT 385 played a key role in construction, working with its full 75 m jib and lifting loads of up to 20 t.
    • Its superb structural strength was vital to ensuring reliable performance in tough conditions.
  • New aftermarket rope cleaner for Grove cranes simplifies and speeds up maintenance

    • The system automates cleaning and lubrication by feeding the wire rope through an aluminum housing equipped with inserts that are easily clamped around it.
    • The inserts and scrapers are currently available to suit 16, 17, 19, 22, and 24 mm rope diameters. Further diameters can be made available upon request.
    • It delivers significant savings in downtime and technician hours, plus greater efficiency in crane operation.
  • 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.
  • Busy start for two new Grove GMK4100L-2 cranes at UK rental company

    • Dewsbury & Proud has a long relationship with Grove, having purchased cranes from the company for over 40 years.
    • The latest versatile additions are compact taxi cranes with a 60 m main boom and a range of Grove’s well-known features plus several customer-specific options.
    • Selecting hi-spec cranes allows Dewsbury & Proud to cover a wide range of jobs including infrastructure projects and industrial maintenance work.
  • Lights. Camera. Lift! Grove GMK5250XL-1 creates movie magic with Lee Lifting

    • UK rental company Lee Lifting purchased the Grove GMK5250XL-1 all-terrain crane — the highest capacity crane on five axles — for its work in the movie industry.
    • The customizable specs of the crane match the company’s ever-changing needs on film and TV sets and is a great addition to a fleet that already includes a GMK3060L and a GMK5150L.
  • First Grove GMK3060L-1 cranes in Egypt selected for mega projects

    • The first 60 t GMK3060L-1 all-terrain cranes, together with a number of 30 t RT530E-2 rough-terrain cranes, have arrived in Egypt to support critical mega projects for major development initiatives.
    • Delivered through long-standing dealer Orascom Services, the cranes will be backed by localized training, technical support, and aftersales service.

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France’s A.A.Y.M. adds a second Grove crane to fleet

• The family-owned lifting and handling company purchased its first Grove crane, a GMK6300L-1, in 2021.
• Now it has added a second, a GMK5150XL, following many positive experiences with the GMK6300L-1.
• The new crane got right to work at a local factory, supplying materials for work on the facility’s rooftop.

Manitowoc partners awarded the prestigious Top Crane Brasil Award 2023

Crane rental companies that effectively employed Manitowoc machines to accomplish diverse tasks in construction projects were honored with the reputable Top Crane Brasil Award recognition.

W.O. Grubb enhances operations with its new Grove GMK6400-1

• The 450-US t crane is already busy performing various lifts in the Portsmouth-Newport News area in Virginia.
• W.O. Grubb opted to purchase the crane for its self-erecting MegaWingLift™ and ability to mobilize with the boom in the boom rack.

Grove GMK5250XL-1 extends helping hand to German soccer club VfB Stuttgart

• German crane rental company Gräser-Eschbach used its Grove GMK5250XL-1 all-terrain crane to help with a stadium renovation project.
• Using a crane with a telescopic boom was the only way to lift heavy components into place below the overhanging stadium roof.
• The crane’s MAXbase flexible outrigger option helped navigate space restrictions, counterweight reductions, and the need to extend the 8-section boom to long radii.

Singapore’s first Potain MCT 1005 helps advance prefabricated construction

• The Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) method increases productivity on-site but depends on powerful and reliable tower cranes.
• Main contractor, Debenho, has selected Singapore’s first Potain MCT 1005 to construct a new PPVC housing development. The crane was purchased by Manta Equipment and rented to the main contractor Debenho for the project to place the precast modules.

World’s first Potain MR 229 luffing jib tower crane erected in London, UK

• Radius Group has deployed the world’s first Potain MR 229 luffing jib tower crane for a housing project on Greenwich Peninsula in London, UK.
• Ideal for confined high-rise jobsites, the MR 229 boasts a 14 t maximum capacity, 30 to 55 m jib lengths, a choice of two high-performance winches, and a reduced out-of-service radius.
• The MR 229 is also the first Potain luffing jib crane to include Manitowoc’s CCS operating system and Potain CONNECT telematics – and leads the way for a new generation of Potain luffers.

Saving time and space with the new Potain MCR 305

• The latest luffing jib crane from Potain can reach a height of 190 m with almost half the anchorage points required by similar models.
• It also has a smaller out-of-service radius, optimizing space on jobsites for better productivity and profitability.
• There are two versions available: one with a maximum capacity of 20 t and a 3.1 t tip load with a 60 m jib. The other with a maximum capacity of 25 t and a 3 t tip load with the same 60 m jib.

Dutch prefab specialist buys first Grove crane and immediately sets it to work

• VDL De Meeuw, a prefab specialist construction company in the Netherlands, received its first Grove crane in March 2023.
• The company is using it to construct seven residential buildings in NDW21, a growing neighborhood in the city of Nijmegen.
• The crane’s fast performance, taxi capabilities, and excellent load charts make it the perfect choice for the job.

Excon 2023 Potain MCH 175 reflects growing demand for high-tech cranes in India

• Manitowoc’s impressive display at Excon 2023 underlines India’s expanding desire for advanced lifting technology to improve jobsite productivity.
• The Potain MCH 175 on display drew a high level of customer interest as the need for dependable cranes and expedited construction timelines accelerates across India.
• The company secured orders for 15 Potain tower cranes at the show, with many other promising leads for future sales.

Manitowoc unveils new office in Peru with grand-opening event

Manitowoc’s partners in Peru recently celebrated the Company’s newly established office in the country.

Potain partners with E-Buildway for Georgia to extend reach across Central Asia

Manitowoc is expanding its footprint across Central Asia with the appointment of E-Buildway as a Potain dealer for Georgia.

Potain MD 305 B leads construction work on major new apartment development in Moldova

• The Potain crane boosted project efficiency with its impressive 70 m jib, eliminating the need for multiple cranes.
• Purchasing a used Potain crane allowed Filli Partner to enjoy the productivity and quality benefits of the brand at a lower entry cost.