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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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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Grove GMK5250XL-1 begins operations at South Korea’s latest semiconductor facility

• JE IL in Korea chose the Grove GMK5250XL-1 all-terrain crane for the project, citing Manitowoc’s past service and support as the primary factor for their choice. 
• While the compact chassis, reach and capacity are ideal for the semiconductor plant’s construction, the company says that the crane’s flexibility and versatility will enable use on various future 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. 

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.

Manitowoc launches largest topless tower crane from Asia Range: the Potain MCT 2205

• With an 80 t maximum capacity and an 80 m jib, the new crane raises the bar for the topless range built at Manitowoc’s Chinese facility.
• Maximum capacity is available up to 26.3 m in full configuration, with a 23.5 t payload possible at 80 m.
• The flat-top design adds transport, assembly, and operational benefits to the performance capabilities previously only offered by similar-sized hammerhead models.

Turkish precast specialist selects versatile Grove GMK5120L

• KAMBETON, one of Turkey’s largest precast concrete specialists, has received a new Grove GMK5120L all-terrain crane.
• The crane is the first GMK5120L in Turkey and was fine-tuned to suit KAMBETON’s needs.

NFT expands into Hong Kong as new Potain dealer

• NFT, the world’s largest owner of Potain cranes, was appointed as a Potain dealer in Hong Kong, offering sales, rental, and service support for tower cranes.
• To celebrate its appointment, NFT Hong Kong hosted a gala event in July 2024 attended by customers and partners, and senior leaders from Manitowoc

NessCampbell’s new Grove GMK6450-1 powers towboat assembly in Seattle

• Delivered in early October, the Grove GMK6450-1, the first of its kind in North America, promptly took on multiple projects.
• NessCampbell chose this model for its high capacity, powerful luffing jib, and quick assembly.
• Strong partnerships with Manitowoc and Western Pacific Crane & Equipment guided the investment.

New Grove GMK3060L-1 drives busy schedule for Mann Crane Hire

• The crane has been delivered to the Isle of Man and has already completed its first tasks.
• Mann Crane Hire selected the GMK3060L-1 for its class-leading compact design which makes it perfect for accessing narrow jobsites.

Manitowoc teams up with SIA GOOD WORK for Grove mobile crane support in Baltic region

• Manitowoc is partnering with SIA GOOD WORK to provide crane repairs for Grove mobile cranes in Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia.
• Based in Riga, Latvia, SIA GOOD WORK will handle repairs for Grove all-terrain and rough-terrain cranes.

Eight Potain cranes team up to construct Milan’s stunning new CityWave building

• CMB and Colombo Costruzioni – two of the most respected names in Italian construction – are working together to build a groundbreaking new development that has Platinum LEED pre-certification and will be the first mixed-use building in Milan with zero environmental impact.
• The two companies are long-time users of Potain tower cranes and worked with Manitowoc’s Lift Solutions team to select a perfect mix of eight cranes for the building’s unique shape.

Boldt Construction and Manitowoc upgrade Minnesota dam and double its production capacity

• The contractor used two Manitowoc crawler cranes to install new generators producing 4.4 megawatts of electricity per year, doubling the previous capacity of 2.2 megawatts.
• Despite site challenges, Boldt successfully rebuilt the 114-year-old dam powerhouse over several months relying on its own Manitowoc 2250 crawler crane.
• Boldt partnered with Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental to employ a Manitowoc MLC300 VPC-MAX™ to install two new generators on the site.