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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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Manitowoc 18000 makes impressive lifts on lock in upstate New York

A massive project to transport power plant components through the Erie Canal is underway in Schenectady New York and a Manitowoc 18000 crawler crane is at the center of the action.

Manitowoc MLC650 delivers lower costs and flawless performance on Korean wind farm

When Shinui Petra one of South Korea’s largest construction equipment rental companies was asked to supply a crane for a complex and compact assembly project for Young-gwang Yak-su Wind Power there was only ever one choice—the MLC650 from Manitowoc the new rising star of its fleet.

CLT to feature Grove cranes at January open house in South Africa

Grove Dealer CLT (Crane Load Technology) will host an open house at its Johannesburg location on January 27 2017 to launch the 100 t capacity Grove GMK4100L-1 in South Africa. The event is open to all and will also feature a 250 t capacity Grove GMK5250L.

Sir Robert McAlpine works on prestigious project at Wimbledon

Leading UK construction and civil engineering company Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a contract to install a retractable roof for No.1 Court at the world’s most prestigious tennis tournament Wimbledon. To help complete the project the company acquired four new Potain MR 608 cranes at the beginning of August with work for the units starting in September.

New Potain MCR 295 and prototype MCH 120 displayed at bauma China 2016

Manitowoc used bauma China 2016 to highlight its industry-leading innovation with the presentation of two new tower crane models: the prototype MCH 120 which is still in development and the MCR 295 which is now commercially available. The company will release further details on the striking new MCH 120 a topless luffing jib crane in due course.

Potain MDT 98 plays a role in Verona Arena production

A Potain MDT 98 tower crane was used at the famed Verona Arena in Italy to change theatrical sets between productions for its entire 2016 opera season. Verona Italy-based Toffoli Macchine rented the 6 t crane for the project which had the crane use its 55 m jib radius to reach over the arena’s walls and assemble sets during the day. By night the crane helped dismantle the scenery. The MDT 98 replaced a Potain GTMR 386 B that was formerly used for this job for 15 years.

Manhattan Road & Bridge uses Grove GHC75 to increase efficiency on highway projects

Companies across North America are seeing the benefits of using a Grove telescoping crawler crane. For a variety of job sites the combination of crawler maneuverability telescoping boom versatility and 100 percent pick-and-carry function that they offer can increase efficiency and ROI.

Turner & Central receives first Grove GMK5250L in NSW

The first Grove GMK5250L all-terrain crane in the state of New South Wales Australia has been delivered to Turner and Central Crane Services a construction equipment rental company serving the Central West area of NSW.

National Crane launches dual-rated NBT40-1 Series

New from National Crane is the NBT40-1 Series of boom trucks that are available with an aerial lift configuration. When equipped with this aerial package this series of three new models—the NBT36-1 the NBT40-1 and the NBT45-1—is aimed at the utility market and will enable companies to perform both crane lifting and aerial lift projects more efficiently with just one machine. For the core crane markets this updated series of cranes will continue to provide the performance customers expect from National Crane.

Potain tower cranes help EEI Corporation on Southeast Asian landmark

When EEI Corporation a leading contractor in the Philippines started work on a residential development within the huge new Bayshore City resort the company knew immediately which cranes to use. As with so many new projects across Southeast Asia EEI opted for Potain tower cranes from Manitowoc. Potain is widely recognized as the leading brand in the region famed for the outstanding reliability and performance of its tower cranes.

First Potain Igo 50 for rent in the Philippines as appeal widens

Manitowoc’s office in the Philippines has added a Potain Igo 50 to its rental fleet as interest in self-erecting cranes continues to grow in the country. For decades self-erecting cranes have been popular in Europe and North America for short-term jobs typically lasting six months or so. Their working height capacity flexible configuration and easy transportation make them perfect for applications such as house-building or other low-to-medium height projects.

Potain introduces Tower Crane Partner Development Program for Latin American dealers

Manitowoc hosted a meeting for Latin America’s tower crane dealers in Panama in September to examine crane market opportunities and strategize over the best ways to address the region’s lifting challenges. Approximately 30 representatives from every Potain dealer in Latin America attended the event what will now become an annual gathering.