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• Working in one of the most crowded areas of Pune, India, the tower cranes are sited on the most challenging section of the Metro Line 03 development
• Both cranes are configured with the maximum 60 m jib while their compact counter-jib enables the cranes to work within the confined space
• The cranes were initially assembled to a height under hook of 43.5 m, with one eventually climbing to 60 m.

• Demathieu et Bard is using three Potain tower cranes – two MDT 489 models and an MDT 809 – to build a data center close to Paris. 
• The French construction company selected the cranes for their high capacities, excellent load curves, speed, ease of assembly, and optimized transport.
• The cranes were assembled quickly and easily using a five-axle Grove GMK5250XL-1 all-terrain crane. The crane has the longest and most powerful boom in its class, yet still offers compact dimensions.

• The new Grove GMK6400-1 all-terrain crane will be one of the many highlights on the Manitowoc booth at this year’s bauma 2022 tradeshow in Munich, Germany.
• Following in the footsteps of its popular predecessor the new crane retains the much-loved features of the original and adds notable new technologies for a stronger overall offering.

• Visitors to bauma 2022 can see the new digital platform in the on-stand Customer Center.
• GROVE and POTAIN CONNECT will be introduced gradually, starting with Potain cranes and Grove all-terrain cranes.
• The app-based GROVE and POTAIN CONNECT will reshape the customer experience, enabling remote servicing, monitoring, and management of cranes for better performance and sustainability.

• The Company returns to bauma in Munich, Germany, with a complete range of products and services aimed at serving the infrastructure, alternative energy, and industrial end markets.
• In addition to showcasing the latest cranes, Manitowoc will highlight its expanded range of aftermarket services and technologies, including GROVE / POTAIN CONNECT, a new telematics platform.
• There will be 12 cranes on display: seven Grove mobile cranes and five Potain tower cranes.

• Manitowoc will display five Potain cranes, including two new models. 
• Visitors can see the public debuts of the MDT 489 and Igo T 99, with the popular Hup M 28-22 also on display.
• Manitowoc will use bauma 2022 to highlight its extensive range of customer-focused technologies and services that enhance Potain ownership. 

• The dealer will now represent Potain in Western Canada for top-slewing tower cranes; it also offers the Potain self-erecting range across the country.
• Cropac serves Western Canada through its locations in Nisku, Alberta, and Abbotsford, British Columbia.

• Since its launch three years ago, the China-made Potain MCT 565 topless crane has surpassed expectations on jobsites worldwide with a focus on Emerging Markets
• Originally available in three capacities (20 t, 25 t, and 32 t), there is now an 'A' version of the MCT 565 M32, capable of working with shorter jibs and counter-jibs, but with higher lift capacities
• The first units have already been sold to a project in Singapore.

• The Potain MCT 135 tower crane launched in 2021 and is built at the Manitowoc plant in Zhangjiagang, China
• After enjoying commercial success in many emerging markets, the crane will now also be built in Pune, India
• The units built in India will serve the growing demand in the local market for topless tower cranes. It will be offered in both 6 t and 8 t versions.

• Manitowoc will present its Potain tower cranes and Grove mobile cranes at JDL Expo, taking place June 22-24 in Beaune, France.
• The Potain and Grove teams are looking forward to welcoming customers and partners to this important networking event at booth number A56. 

• Spanish crane rental company Grúas Alhambra has added a new Grove GMK5250L-1 all-terrain crane to its fleet based on its positive experience with Grove.
• The 250 t capacity, five-axle crane delivers reliable performance and the highest-rated load chart, best maneuverability, fastest set-up time, and best operator comfort in its class.
• Manitowoc's high quality Grove cranes combined with excellent aftermarket support gave Grúas Alhambra the trust and confidence to also purchase a used 400 t, six-axle GMK6400 all-terrain crane to broaden its range of work.

• The developers of One Congress, a 43-floor office block in downtown Boston, wanted to start leasing space on the lower floors while construction was still underway. 
• This required an intelligent approach to tower crane installation, so a Potain MR 415 and MR 418 were erected in the core of the building, in an internal climbing configuration.
• This setup also eliminated the need for larger, more expensive tower cranes.