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  • Three Potain cranes chosen for iconic new London skyscraper

    • Main contractor Sir Robert McAlpine is using the luffing jib cranes to construct 2 Finsbury Avenue, a landmark mixed-use high-rise building in London, UK, expected to be completed in 2027.
    • Owing to minimal space, one crane was erected on a cantilever-suspended platform while the other two operated on completed areas of the development.

  • Spanish students discover the future of crane technology at Manitowoc

    • A group of university students from Spain toured Manitowoc’s local facility, gaining insights from industry experts and exploring the Company’s advanced technology. 
    • They also got a sneak peek at Grove’s latest models, including some exciting new additions.

  • How to streamline, save, and succeed with Potain CONNECT™

    • With Potain CONNECT™, tower crane owners and field technicians can simplify their workday, tackle jobsite challenges, and enhance crane management.
    • The technology will be among the aftermarket products shown by Manitowoc at bauma 2025 in Munich, Germany. 

  • New extended service coverage available for Grove all-terrain cranes in North America

    • Coverage options provide protection against unexpected repair costs, with three service levels available to meet the diverse needs of owners.
    • Benefits include the unprecedented “Coverage Pause” option, which allows the coverage period to be paused and extended (refer to Terms & Conditions for details).

  • Manitowoc and PROMAT: building North Africa’s future together

    • Since 2017, PROMAT has represented Potain cranes in Morocco. The company supplies tower cranes to major construction and infrastructure projects across North Africa, contributing to the region’s growth.

  • Tatuapé Cranes expands fleet and service capabilities with Grove GMK6450-1

    • Since its delivery, the new crane has been actively involved in major projects like the São Paulo subway expansion.
    • Capacity, reach, and quick assembly were key factors in Tatuapé’s purchasing decision.
    • With a 450 t capacity, the GMK6450-1 enhances Tatuapé’s portfolio to meet demands in the 400 t to 500 t range.

  • Fast-growing Indian real estate company Aparna Group expands with major order for Potain cranes

    • Aparna Group is boosting its capabilities with a large number of Potain MCT 85 cranes. The company now has over 40 cranes in its fleet. 
    • The latest deliveries have been put straight to work on a mix of the company’s high-profile real estate projects.

  • South Korea’s Lee Gang adds a Grove GMK5250XL-1 to the fleet

    • The customer will use the Grove GMK5250XL-1 to support the construction of a new semiconductor plant in South Korea, a major hub for microelectronics.
    • The all-terrain crane was chosen for its compact five-axle design, extended reach, and high capacity. 

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Potain MDT 319 and MRH 175 cranes help Paris’s DUO Towers reach completion

• Bateg, part of VINCI Construction France, is using a topless Potain MDT 319 and MRH 175 to complete the DUO Towers project, which will reshape the skyline of Paris’s 13th arrondissement.
• Developed by Ivanhoé Cambridge and designed by Atelier Jean Nouvel, the project consists of two asymmetrical and unaligned towers – 180 and 122 m respectively, which are due for completion in 2021.

New Potain MDT 489 topless crane offers high capacity with low operating costs

• The Potain MDT 489 can lift a maximum of 22 USt (20 t) or 27.6 USt (25 t) within a 262 ft (80 m) radius and be configured in multiple ways to make best use of the space and equipment available on the jobsite.
• The topless tower crane is simple to transport in standard containers, requiring four to five fewer containers than other cranes of the same size, and can be assembled in half the time, thanks to thoughtful design and Manitowoc’s Crane Control System (CCS).

Inversiones Farías puts a pair of new Grove GRT8100s to quick use in Chile

• The cranes have successfully completed assignments in mining infrastructure in recent months.
• Manufacturing quality and operator-friendliness were some of the factors that went into the company’s purchase decision.
• “Grove to us means robust, reliable and long-lasting cranes,” said an Inversiones Farías representative.

MPM Rental adds three new Grove RT9130E-2s for Chile’s dynamic mining sector

• After success with its first RT9130E-2 unit purchased in 2013, the company triples down on its Grove offerings for Chile’s market.
• Manufacturing quality and operator safety were some of the reasons MPM gave for the recent purchase.
• A representative of the company said it appreciates Grove’s after-sales services and considers it to be a “reliable brand with a track record that conveys trust.”

Grove GHC130 provides Terra Engineering & Construction with strength and precision in ecologically sensitive job

• An environmentally sensitive and time-restricted project called for reconstruction of a river embankment and relaying of a gas line with minimal disturbance.
• The long-reach, high-capacity telescopic crawler crane enabled work to be completed from just one side of the stream, placing 15,000-lb loads at 95 ft radius.

“A class act”: Grove GMK5150L proves a reliable allrounder for Austrian company HABAU since 2018

• Austrian construction and civil engineering company HABAU Hoch- und Tiefbaugesellschaft m.b.H. purchased a Grove GMK5150L in 2018.
• The all-terrain crane has successfully supported numerous assembly jobs since then, demonstrating its outstanding strength and reach, as well as good roadability.
• The company’s crane operators enjoy working with the versatile and reliable 150-tonner.

Superkrane buys Indonesia’s first Grove GMK6300L-1

• The company purchased the GMK6300L-1 for its excellent performance and set-up speed as well as its positive experiences with other Grove cranes.
• One of the first jobs for the all-terrain crane was a highly technical bridge project over an operational railway.

Potain MCT 58 installed by helicopter on hydroelectric dam at volcano foot

• Manitowoc dealer GLI has replaced the old Potain 427 E tower crane installed on the EDF Sainte-Rose hydroelectric dam on the island of La Réunion with a new MCT 58.
• Because of the inaccessible location at the foot of a volcano, the crane had to be manufactured in sections weighing less than 1 t and erected using a commercial helicopter. 
• The new remoted-controlled MCT 58 will carry out essential maintenance and reinforcement operations, helping to maintain the French Overseas Department’s supply of green energy.

First Potain MCT 275 cranes in the Philippines get to work

• First-time Potain owner PLD Construction & Development takes delivery of two 10 t models for residential condominium developments in Cebu province.
• Capacities of up to 2.3 t at the jib end make them perfect for construction work on high rise developments. 

Three Potain cranes deployed for Symbiosis urban regeneration project in Milan, Italy

• Contractor and developer C.M.B. has deployed two Potain MD 208 A tower cranes and a topless MDT 219 for the Symbiosis project in the Ripamonti district of Milan, Italy.
• The project aims to regenerate the area into a high-tech and environmentally sustainable business district with 125,000 m2 of new office space across 10 buildings around a green landscaped square.
• C.M.B. has been a Potain customer since the early 1970s and relies on the brand for its quality, reliability and productivity.

Potain Hup 32-27 continues to win friends and influence equipment choice

• Indonesian contractor puts self-erecting crane to the test on a slew of prestigious projects over a three-year period.
• The Hup 32-27 proves to be a convenient and versatile tool for material handling. 

Moretti adds third Grove all-terrain crane to fleet with new GMK4100L-1

• Italian construction company Moretti has taken delivery of a new Grove GMK4100L-1 all-terrain crane.
• The four-axle crane with 60 m of main boom can travel with up to 6.7 t of counterweight in taxi configuration and offers best-in-class load charts.
• The Moretti fleet now counts a total of three Grove all-terrain cranes.