Skip to main content Skip to main navigation Skip to search

News

We continuously report on the latest innovations, products and services coming to the market. Get the latest news from Manitowoc here.

Top stories

  • Potain MCT 385 hits new heights on world’s tallest bridge

    • The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge was built in one of the most challenging environments imaginable and at a height of 625 m above the river.
    • A Potain MCT 385 played a key role in construction, working with its full 75 m jib and lifting loads of up to 20 t.
    • Its superb structural strength was vital to ensuring reliable performance in tough conditions.
  • New aftermarket rope cleaner for Grove cranes simplifies and speeds up maintenance

    • The system automates cleaning and lubrication by feeding the wire rope through an aluminum housing equipped with inserts that are easily clamped around it.
    • The inserts and scrapers are currently available to suit 16, 17, 19, 22, and 24 mm rope diameters. Further diameters can be made available upon request.
    • It delivers significant savings in downtime and technician hours, plus greater efficiency in crane operation.
  • Potain tower cranes support Canada’s $3-billion subway extension project

    • Five Potain MDT tower cranes are working on a massive subway extension in Canada.
    • Potain dealer Cropac Equipment provided the cranes, which have been operational since April 2022.
    • The cranes are helping to build critical infrastructure elements for the new subway route.
  • Busy start for two new Grove GMK4100L-2 cranes at UK rental company

    • Dewsbury & Proud has a long relationship with Grove, having purchased cranes from the company for over 40 years.
    • The latest versatile additions are compact taxi cranes with a 60 m main boom and a range of Grove’s well-known features plus several customer-specific options.
    • Selecting hi-spec cranes allows Dewsbury & Proud to cover a wide range of jobs including infrastructure projects and industrial maintenance work.
  • Lights. Camera. Lift! Grove GMK5250XL-1 creates movie magic with Lee Lifting

    • UK rental company Lee Lifting purchased the Grove GMK5250XL-1 all-terrain crane — the highest capacity crane on five axles — for its work in the movie industry.
    • The customizable specs of the crane match the company’s ever-changing needs on film and TV sets and is a great addition to a fleet that already includes a GMK3060L and a GMK5150L.
  • First Grove GMK3060L-1 cranes in Egypt selected for mega projects

    • The first 60 t GMK3060L-1 all-terrain cranes, together with a number of 30 t RT530E-2 rough-terrain cranes, have arrived in Egypt to support critical mega projects for major development initiatives.
    • Delivered through long-standing dealer Orascom Services, the cranes will be backed by localized training, technical support, and aftersales service.

Categories
Brand

Latest news

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.

UK crane rental company Lawson Haulage and Crane Hire switches to Grove for new flagship model

  • Lawson Haulage and Crane Hire has added a Grove GMK5250XL-1 all-terrain crane to its fleet: its largest mobile crane and first Grove.
  • The 250 t capacity crane has a 78.5 m long and strong boom, giving the company access to new contracts across northern England and southern Scotland.
  • Lawson invested after seeing the Grove GMK5250XL-1’s advanced technical features and the superb Manitowoc customer support set-up, including the new Barnsley facility that opened last year.

Manitowoc to showcase exciting new products and comprehensive product lifecycle support at bauma 2025

  • Manitowoc is set to introduce several new products and expanded aftermarket services, including hybrid-electric cranes, advanced digital tools, and an expanded suite of lifecycle services.
  • Manitowoc’s use of plug-in hybrid power, HVO 100 fuel capabilities, telematics, remote diagnostics, crane refurbishment, and Certified Used offerings positions the Company as a preferred provider, effectively serving customers’ lifting needs through the product lifecycle.

New Potain solutions to boost versatility and user-friendliness on show at bauma

  • Potain is introducing a range of K-mast cross-sections, with new options from the smallest to the largest top-slewing tower cranes.
  • A new GAPO® motorized trailer dolly will make loading and unloading easier and enable precise positioning.
  • A new custom Potain Evy 30-23 self-erecting crane from Montarent will be displayed.

Grove’s timeless reliability: The legacy of the TM150

  • A Grove TM150, purchased in 1980, has provided over 40 years of reliable service to Namibia’s construction and crane hire industry.
  • Despite its age, the crane remains operational, a symbol of the enduring quality and reliability of Grove equipment.

Four good reasons to add Grove CONNECT™ to your crane fleet

  • Grove CONNECT™ helps crane owners and technicians streamline daily tasks, resolve jobsite challenges, and enhance fleet management.
  • The telematics offering will be showcased at bauma 2025 in Munich, Germany, as part of Manitowoc’s extensive aftermarket display.

Manitowoc appoints RIHAM as new dealer for Grove cranes in Kuwait

  • RIHAM will provide comprehensive crane and aftersales services for Grove cranes in Kuwait, delivering industry-leading product support for local customers.
  • The company’s first orders include several cranes for sale to the local market.

Manitowoc appoints Europa Infrastructure as Potain dealer in Kenya

  • Europa Infrastructure, a specialist in tower cranes and construction equipment, has been named Potain dealer in Kenya.
  • The partnership ensures comprehensive parts, service support, and world-class equipment for the construction and mining sectors in the region.

Manitowoc unveils its largest telescoping crawler crane: the new GHC200

  • The new crane boasts 200 USt capacity and a 185-ft main boom, delivering heavy-duty lifting power in applications that require solid pick-and-carry capabilities.
  • The GHC200 reinforces the GHC (Grove Hydraulic Crawler) crane series, which has become very popular because of its versatility and performance on uneven terrain.

Rebuilding a Grove classic with EnCORE partners in the Middle East

  • The Grove RT700E rough-terrain crane is no longer in production but is still working on jobsites worldwide, delivering productive service day in and day out.
  • One customer in Qatar loved its 20-year-old RT700E crane so much that instead of moving it on, the company opted for a full refurbishment from Manitowoc’s EnCORE program.

NessCampbell Crane + Rigging’s new Grove GMK6450-1 excels in tilt-up panel lift project

• The 500-USt Grove, the first in North America, successfully lifted and placed heavy concrete panels during a week-long project in Washington state. 
• NessCampbell’s team skillfully operated the crane in challenging weather and on uneven terrain.

Manitowoc impresses customers on Potain factory tour in China

• Manitowoc hosted a diverse group of customers from around the world at its tower crane factory in Zhangjiagang, China.
• The event provided an opportunity for attendees to witness the high quality standards and efficiency of local manufacturing processes as well as to understand some of the latest manufacturing innovations from Potain.