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  • New facility marks major expansion for Manitowoc in Australia

    • Manitowoc is opening a new office and workshop in Australia to further enhance customer support in the region.
    • The new facility features expanded parts inventory and an additional workshop space, to meet the growing demands of regional customers.
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  • Staying strong worldwide: how Manitowoc serves customers across the globe

    • Leading figures from Manitowoc and its dealers used a panel discussion to review how the company and its products are ideally structured to support customers around the world.
    • The panel highlighted how versatile designs, continuous innovation, and long-term support combine to boost customer productivity and profitability.
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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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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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  • Several large Potain topless cranes selected for Singapore HDB housing project

    • An order for several large capacity Potain tower cranes was placed by Tiong Woon Tower Crane.
    • The trend for heavy precast building units is driving demand for high-capacity cranes in Singapore.
    • Cranes with the ability to handle 22 t dual precast bathroom units (PBUs) were required.
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Runnion Equipment Company opens new facility to better service National Crane customers

Runnion Equipment Company (Runnion Equipment) hosted an open house to celebrate the grand opening of its new facility officially marking its move from Lyons Illinois to its new bigger location in Hodgkins Illinois. More than 150 customers and vendors attended the event including representatives from National Crane and the mayor of Hodgkins Noel B. Cummings.

Vice President Mike Pence tours The Manitowoc Company Inc. Pennsylvania factory urges Congress to ratify USMCA

United States Vice President Mike Pence addressed more than 1 000 Manitowoc employees at an event hosted by the company at its manufacturing facility in Shady Grove Pennsylvania. The Vice President called on Congress to ratify the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and highlighted how the new trade deal will add $68 billion to the U.S. economy and create over 176 000 jobs.

Grove GMK5250L advances crane fleet modernization in Colombia

Since its arrival in Colombia last year a Grove GMK5250L all-terrain crane has been kept busy almost continuously. One of the most modern cranes currently in the country the machine has been used in several applications especially infrastructure projects and for work in the oil industry. The all-terrain crane provides contractors with cutting-edge technology on the job site and ensures increased velocity and high efficiency in heavy lifting jobs.

Manitowoc announces new apprenticeship program to help develop a skilled workforce in Pennsylvania

Manitowoc is launching a new apprenticeship program to help certify welders in Pennsylvania. This new program follows recent approval from the state of Pennsylvania Department of Labor. The company expects to have the program up and running in August of this year. The move reflects the company’s commitment to further building the U.S. skilled workforce.

IDP supplies over 35 Potain cranes for major new development in Egypt

Over 35 Potain tower cranes are working on the construction of the New El Alamein City an urban development being built on Egypt’s northern coast. The cranes were sold by International Development Programmes (IDP) Potain’s dealer for Egypt. The high-profile project will offer year-round living and accommodate a population of over 3 million across an area of 21 000 hectares. The new city will house hotels universities sports clubs entertainment outlets residential units business centers and even a scientific research center.

Potain MCT 85 at work on a new temple in India

Mumbai-based construction company Bhanu Construction is using a Potain MCT 85 crane to ensure on-time construction of a new temple in the town of Shirdi India. The town is a spiritual center of India and most famous for being the home of Shirdi Sai Baba.

Four GMK4100L-1 all-terrain cranes complete Spanish rental fleet

Manitowoc has delivered four Grove GMK4100L-1 all-terrain cranes to Spanish rental company Transportes y Grúas Aguado. Headquartered in Madrid Transportes y Grúas Aguado has seven premises across the country and specializes in the transport and lifting of large loads.

Potain MCT 385 L14 hailed “Tower Crane of the Year”

The Potain MCT 385 L14 top-slewing crane has won the “Tower Crane of the Year” award at bauma CTT RUSSIA 2019. The award was part of the “Innovations in construction equipment in Russia” contest which aimed at identifying innovative construction equipment solutions in Russia.

Manitowoc expands EnCORE™ network to the Pacific Northwest and southeast U.S. with two new partners

Manitowoc has added two new partners as EnCORE™ certified hydraulic cylinder repair specialists in North America. Select Fluid Power (Langley British Columbia Canada) and Ring Power Crane (Riverview Florida) expand the EnCORE™ certified coverage network for Manitowoc’s hydraulic cylinder repairs and return program bringing the total to four partners across North America.

Grove GMK5150L helps B+V Trans s.r.o. carry the load

Czech special transport company B+V Trans s.r.o. has taken delivery of a new Grove GMK5150L all-terrain crane to assist with loading and unloading trailers. B+V Trans is based in Tabor Czechia and is a specialist of heavy and oversized transport; it can transport parts with lengths of up to 45 m and weights of up to 60 t.

Yonkers Contracting Company boosts job site efficiency with the Grove GRT880 on New York Route 17 road project

Yonkers Contracting Company (Yonkers) is using its recently acquired Grove GRT880 on an infrastructure project along Route 17 in Harriman New York. The project includes building a new bridge a new interchange and inserting new drainage has a quick-paced schedule and is expected to be completed later this year. Yonkers is using their GRT crane to lift steel beams precast drainage pipes and other materials for the project. Due to the reach needed to complete the lifts of the steel beams and drainage pipes the GRT880’s impressive load charts were on full display.

Manitowoc sells and ships 1000th Igo T 85

Manitowoc’s manufacturing facility in Charlieu France has shipped its 1000th Igo T 85. The landmark self-erecting crane has been sold to a customer in Benelux.