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  • Prototype Grove at bauma 2025 points to exciting future design for all-terrain cranes

    • Advanced new technology will make the Grove GMK5250L-2 easier and faster to operate.
    • The crane features a striking new design, accompanied by updated cabs for both the carrier and the superstructure.
  • Potain introduces largest Igo T self-erecting crane at bauma 2025

    • The Igo T 139 will be the biggest self-erecting crane from Potain
    • It offers users a variety of ways to configure the crane for maximum jobsite flexibility combined with class-leading capacity and reach.
  • Manitowoc announces largest Potain luffing jib crane at bauma 2025

    • The 64 t maximum capacity of the new MR 819 is twice that of the existing Potain MR 608B and MR 618  luffing jib tower cranes.
    • The 70 m jib can be raised to create an out-of-service radius of just 16 m, making the crane ideal for congested jobsites.
    • A powerful new winch, Potain CONNECT™, and Ultra View cab also feature.
  • Grove GRT780 to make European and trade show debuts at bauma 2025

    • The replacement for the RT770E and GRT880 is currently built in Shady Grove, Pa., U.S.; plans are underway to build the model in Niella Tanaro, Italy.
    • It is the first Grove rough-terrain crane to offer the Grove CONNECT™ telematics system.
  • Potain tower cranes help transform Madison’s downtown skyline under an airport flight path

    • Two topless tower cranes, a Potain MDT 489 M25 and MDT 219 J10, are working on a 14-story mixed-use development just a few blocks from the state capitol.
    • Reynolds Rigging and Crane supplied the topless cranes to construction company Findorff because they could fit in the tight urban space and avoid strict airport flight path regulations.
  • Manitowoc opens new office in Colombia, advancing its strategy of direct customer support in Latin America

    • Located in Cajicá, 9 miles north of Bogotá, the new facility offers a comprehensive inventory of parts and components, drastically improving delivery times to customers.
    • The new office opening is a continuation of Manitowoc’s strategy to get closer to customers in Latin America and provide a more personalized experience.
    • In addition to Colombia, Manitowoc also has regional facilities in Chile, Peru, Brazil, and Mexico.
  • Lampson partners with Manitowoc EnCORE to refurbish a Manitowoc 2250 crawler crane for a second life in rental

    • Lampson invested in the crane refurbishment due to its versatile, reliable, and proven track record in the rental market.
    • Lampson’s refurbished Manitowoc 2250 is now ready to serve a wide range of industries, such as construction, infrastructure, oil and gas, marine, and nuclear.
    • The refurbishment effort showcases Lampson’s expertise in heavy equipment engineering and restoration capabilities at its impressive Washington state facilities.
  • Potain MCT 185 supports construction of new housing project in South Africa

    Raubex Building, a leading South African construction company, has taken delivery of a new Potain MCT 185 topless tower crane to support the construction of a key housing project in South Africa. The new development is set for completion in November 2026.

  • Manitowoc’s comprehensive array of aftermarket services on show at bauma

    • The booth features Grove and Potain displays of comprehensive aftermarket support offerings.
    • The Company will showcase Parts, Service Support, Potain CONNECT™ and Grove CONNECT™, Rental/Used Cranes/EnCORE Remanufacturing, training support, new products, and Lift Solutions.

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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.

Maxim Crane Works launches ambitious project to remanufacture 14 Manitowoc 2250 crawler cranes

• Maxim Crane Works is working with Manitowoc’s EnCore service team to remanufacture 14 Manitowoc 2250 crawler cranes in its fleet.
• The company sees the project as an ideal, cost-effective way to continue serving the 300 USt crawler crane rental market.
• A variety of economic factors are driving growth in the 300 USt weight class, including data center construction, infrastructure work, petrochemical operations, and more.

Manitowoc showcases Grove cranes at JDL Expo 2023

• Show attendees had the chance to see the Grove GRT655L rough-terrain crane and the GMK5150XL all-terrain crane make their public debuts in France.
• Manitowoc also received excellent feedback from customers on the GMK3060L-1 and GMK5250XL-1 all-terrain cranes as well as its Grove CONNECT app-based telematics platform.
• All cranes were sold to local customers.

Potain tower cranes triumph in remote French Alps cable car project

• French construction company STGO partners with Potain tower crane dealer Valente Grue Assistance (VGA) to update a cable car line in the ski resort of Les Deux Alpes.
• The complex, high-altitude project features a mix of Potain self-erecting and top-slewing tower cranes.
• VGA is combining technical mastery, collaboration, and exceptional customer service to deliver success on the project.

Hamburg-based heavy lift specialist Gustav Seeland acquires new Grove flagship model

• Grove impresses German heavy lift company Gustav Seeland once again, with the organization adding a new 450 t capacity all-terrain crane to its fleet.
• The company received a Grove GMK6450-1 — its largest crane and first six-axle model.
• The delivery comes just after Gustav Seeland purchased a GMK5250XL-1, which was previously its largest crane.

Range-topping Potain cranes debut on prestigious Saudi Arabia resort project

• A Potain MCT 1105 and Potain MCT 1005 are working on Sindalah, a luxury island resort under construction as part of the NEOM infrastructure project in northwest Saudi Arabia. 
• Both units belong to NFT, which has one of the largest Potain crane fleets in the world.
• The MCT 1105 is the largest ever topless tower crane from Potain, and the MCT 1005 is the second largest.

Three new Grove all-terrain cranes boost Felbermayr’s fleet

• The Austrian company received a GMK6400-1 — its second 400 t capacity crane — plus two compact GMK3060L-1 all-terrain cranes.
• The new cranes are based in two different locations in Austria and join the lifting company’s European fleet of close to 400 cranes.

UK company Baldwins Crane Hire adds six Grove all-terrains to its expanding fleet

• Baldwins has the largest fleet of five- and six-axle Grove cranes in the country.
• The deliveries include the first Grove GMK5120L cranes in the country, with Baldwins taking three of these. 
• The company also received two GMK5150XL units and a GMK5250XL-1.

Manitowoc displays industry favorites at Utility Expo 2023

• The new Grove GHC85 telescoping crawler crane will be a highlight at Manitowoc’s booth; the 85 USt telescoping crawler crane outlifts competitors in its size class.
• Two National Crane boom trucks — the NBT60XL and the NBT45-2 — will be on display; the two boom trucks are highly favored in the utility sector.
• A third National Crane boom truck will be shown in LineWise’s booth: the NBT55L, equipped with an attachment* that enables utility contractors to repair power lines without disrupting service.

Spanish crane rental company chooses Grove for local hospital remodeling

• Barcelona-based Grúas del Vallés selects two Grove GMK5150L all-terrain cranes to assist in a major rebuild project at the Hospital del Mar.
• Work is scheduled to finish as quickly as possible, so the cranes are working 24/7 in a three-shift rotation throughout the six-month contract.

Four Potain MCT 385 topless cranes deliver record-breaking Indian bridge project

• With pylons reaching 182 m tall, the cable-stayed bridge over the Tiger Valley is India’s highest and forms a vital part of the Pune-Mumbai Missing Link Project.
• The four cranes were acquired and erected by Afcons in 2021, with jib lengths of 50 m.
• Their ease of transport helped to mitigate the difficult road conditions on the way to the site.

Additional MLC300 with VPC-MAX boosts Wilkerson Crane Rental’s capacity for the largest tasks

• A third Manitowoc MLC300 crawler crane with VPC-MAX® and Wide Boom Plus further equips the crane and equipment rental company to compete for wind farm construction and maintenance jobs.
• The MLC300’s maneuverability has already proven advantageous on wind farm and tilt-wall projects; it will soon head off to work on a major factory construction project.