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  • 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.

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Global trade show debut for Potain MR 309 luffing jib crane at bauma 2025

• One of Potain’s newest luffing jib cranes will be on show to an international audience for the first time, giving customers a close-up look.
• This new model offers faster and easier assembly, helping users optimize their site operations.

Manitowoc unveils exciting cranes and a host of new customer support services at bauma 2025

• A range of products and services will be presented – all designed to help customers achieve more productivity and return on investment with their Manitowoc cranes.
• One of the highlights will be a Grove Plug-in Hybrid all-terrain crane, which offers customers an exciting option for more sustainable lifting.
• There will be a strong focus on aftermarket support with several new technologies and services to enhance the customer experience. 

Manitowoc brings Potain customer-favorite Hup M 28-22 A to bauma 2025

• Manitowoc will showcase one of its most popular Potain self-erecting tower cranes, the Hup M 28-22 A, at bauma 2025.
• This model has the most compact transport dimensions in its class, allowing it to travel with a standard truck and easily pass under bridges. 

New Grove Plug-in Hybrid all-terrain cranes to star at bauma 2025

• Manitowoc is launching two new Grove hybrid all-terrain cranes; one of the models, the GMK5150XLe, takes center-stage on its booth at bauma 2025 in Munich, Germany.
• The new cranes combine a fully electrified superstructure with one of Grove’s most popular five-axle carrier designs for cleaner, enhanced performance.
• Up to a full day’s emission-free power is possible while retaining the operational benefits of the original long-reach cranes.

Potain Igo M 24-19 set for worldwide exhibition debut at bauma 2025

• The new model was revealed to the French market at Batimat in Paris late last year but will be on display to a global audience for the first time at bauma 2025. Visitors will get the chance to check out its advanced capabilities. 
• It is perfectly matched to builders’ carpenters’, and roofers’ needs for home construction and renovation.

Manitowoc to present range of aftermarket services at bauma 2025

• Potain highlights include an innovative smartphone app and remote-control device to safeguard technicians.
• Grove innovations include new boom- and wire-lubrication systems to extend service life, plus the Grove CONNECT™ telematics system. 

Two Grove GMK5150XL all-terrain cranes team up for tandem lift at UK’s Gatwick Airport

• The cranes had to work within a strict 25 m height limit to carefully lift a 22 t substation into position. 
• The two Grove GMK5150XL all-terrain cranes belong to crane rental company Southern Cranes & Access, which carried out two similar lifts at the airport in recent months. 
• The cranes’ ability to travel to the jobsite with a large amount of counterweight while remaining within the UK’s axle load limits was a decisive factor in their selection.

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.

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.

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. 

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.