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• Scottish structural steelwork contractor J & D Pierce has refreshed its fleet with six new Grove all-terrain cranes.
• The two GMK3060L, one GMK4090, two GMK4100L-1 and one GMK5150L model were delivered in November 2020, directly to the family business’s yard in Glengarnock, Ayrshire, where the operators received familiarization training from Grove service engineers.

• Potain top-slewing cranes are helping to build a real estate development in Xiangshan and a chemical plant in Zhenhai
• The three MCT 278 and two MCT 328 cranes are the latest additions to Yigao Machinery’s crane fleet.

• With an 8 t maximum capacity, the MCT 185 fits in towards the lower end of Potain’s topless range. 
• Fast assembly and ease of transport come courtesy of a compact design; while the upper section can be transported in just five containers.
• A variety of counter-jib, winch and trolley options enable setup to be precisely matched to the demands of each jobsite.

• The Omaha, Nebraska-based lifting provider recently added two new Grove truck cranes to its fleet, filling a 100-t gap with the TMS9000-2.
• The Grove TMS9000-2 is an ideal crane for both heavy lifting and lighter residential work due to removable counterweight and ultra-responsive handling.
• Grove and National Crane remain trusted partners, having helped Lift-All’s growth since 1987 when the company acquired its first Grove model, a TMS528B that is still in service.

• Wuppertal, Germany-based Neeb has expanded its company fleet with three new Grove all-terrain cranes: a GMK3060L, a GMK4100L-1 and a GMK6300L-1.
• The trio of Grove cranes covers a variety of applications, enabling Neeb to flexibly respond to customer needs.
• Neeb chose Grove for its high standard of quality and reliability, and the cranes’ strong capacities. 

• Contractor and developer Carron Group has deployed a Potain MDT 219 J10, MD 185 B and MC 85 B for the Cittadella della Salute “Citadel of Health” project in Treviso, northern Italy. 
• The €180 million project involves the renovation and expansion of the city’s existing hospital to create a new 167,000 m2 state-of-the-art facility that will be among the most technologically advanced in the country.

• The cranes are building the main section of the cable-stayed bridge with a total length of 1,410 ft (430 m), lifting thousands of tons of concrete and steel.
• The bridge connects to nearly 4,934 ft (1,504 m) of elevated access viaducts on both sides. ETAC, the Potain sales and rental specialist based in Lima, leads the project’s operations.

• An experienced industry voice, he will provide a global perspective on trends and challenges in the tower crane market.
• Conference takes place online from 11:00 am (GMT) on February 11, 2021.

• The Grove cranes, four GMK5250L units and one GMK5200, will be among the most modern available in Brazil.
• They will be used in projects in various sectors, including construction, mining, and oil and gas.

• As the general contractor’s projects grow larger and more complex, the two rough-terrain cranes provide increased flexibility and support on projects with tighter timetables.
• The cranes were delivered in late January and have already been deployed to jobsites in Indiana; Walter Payton Power Equipment sold the cranes to F.A. Wilhelm.

• Sutek prefers Potain cranes for their reliability, especially in the sub-zero Russian temperatures.
• The company has almost 50 units and has employed them on some of Russia’s most high profile construction projects of recent years. 

• The crane’s compact footprint allowed it to be easily positioned into place and get right to work, without the need for additional roadways or having trees cut down.
• The all-electric, quiet operation of the Igo MA 21 enabled workers from subcontractor teams to effectively communicate during construction.
• After just one build, homebuilder Pete Loerzel claims the benefits of a self-erecting tower crane would recommend the crane to other home contractors.