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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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Mediaco hosts Grove open day for customers in France

One of the largest crane providers in France Mediaco held a Grove open day in Nice France where the company exhibited their new Grove GMK4100L and GMK5130-2.

Arabi Enertech K.S.C strengthens fleet with 13 new Groves

To meet growing demands from customers and in an effort to expand its business Kuwait’s Arabi Enertech K.S.C acquired 13 new Grove cranes for an oil and gas project.

Potain MD 485s speedy jumps keep Chicago tower construction on track

The ability to quickly adjust the height of a Potain MD 485 B M20 tower crane is keeping construction of a 34-story apartment tower in Chicago on schedule.

Manitowoc expands crane technician training in Mexico

As part of continuous efforts to increase customer satisfaction in Mexico and countries in the Central America and Caribbean regions Manitowoc Cranes has expanded its crane technician-training program.

Orascom Construction adds 24 Grove rough-terrain cranes to its fleet

Egypt-based Orascom Construction (OC) one of the largest global construction and engineering companies has further expanded its Manitowoc fleet with the order of 24 new Grove rough-terrain cranes.

FIMI S.p.A. hosts Grove open day in San Benedetto Italy

FIMI S.p.A. Manitowoc’s Italian dealer for Grove cranes held an open day in San Benedetto Italy showcasing the Grove GMK5250L and the RT550E.

Potain MR 605 B tightens schedule of Chicago tower project

The maneuverable luffing jib of a Potain MR 605 B is keeping the construction of an apartment tower in the River North neighborhood of Chicago on schedule.

Manitowoc Cranes competes in drag race and unveils new Product Verification Center

Manitowoc unveiled its new state-of-the-art Product Verification Center (PVC) in Wilhelmshaven Germany one year after the company announced its plans to build it.

MLC300 lifts where other cranes can’t at North America’s largest convention center

A Manitowoc MLC300 crawler crane owned by Central Contractors Service a division of the ALL Family of companies is constructing a new hotel at McCormick Place in Chicago Illinois.

Potain takes to the skies for second year in South Africa

This year once again Potain has proved very popular in Pretoria South Africa where over 10 000 visitors witnessed its presence across the South African skyline at the annual airshow in May

SSK invests in new Grove RT890E to support Peru’s growth

SSK a Sigdo Koppers company has just added an RT890E rough-terrain crane to its Grove fleet.

MLC650 keeps Montreal bridge replacement on track

Two Manitowoc MLC650s are working on a project to replace the Champlain Bridge which spans the Saint Lawrence River in Montreal Quebec Canada.