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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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Lenkin Enterprises chooses Potain MDT 809 cranes for major projects in the DC area

• One MDT 809 with a custom 279-foot (85 m) jib can reach most of the perimeter of an art museum renovation project in Maryland.
• A second unit is delivering the required jib-end lifting power for an office building overhaul at Georgetown University.
• The MDT 809 is Potain’s largest topless tower crane for the U.S. market.

Grúas del Vallés receives new Grove GMK3060L-1 cranes

•    The Spanish crane rental company added two new GMK3060L-1 all-terrain cranes after great experiences with its first GMK3060L-1, purchased in 2022. 
•    Grúas del Vallés will use the versatile cranes across multiple applications.

Baldini Group of Italy adds Grove GMK5250XL-1 as fleet continues to grow

• The Grove GMK5250XL-1 is the latest model in the company’s rental fleet, which includes 14 Grove models. 
• Baldini Group’s owners love the strength and power of the crane, while the operators praise its easy set-up and intuitive design. 

Potain supports France’s first tower crane erector diploma program

• Potain’s new initiative at the Potain Academy combines theoretical courses and hands-on training for tower crane erection.
• Participants will receive a state-recognized diploma after completing a ten-week program, enhancing the professional development of tower crane erectors.

Gustav Seeland sends new Grove GMK5250XL-1 to work in Hamburg

• The German heavy goods specialist acquired its second GMK5250XL-1 all-terrain crane earlier this year, to grow its fleet and handle larger and more demanding jobs. 
• The crane got right to work, lifting components for a building in downtown Hamburg.

Potain MCT 185 selected to boost luxury development in Istanbul

• Local construction company Görgülü İnşaat purchased the crane to support the Tersane Istanbul project.
• The development is being built on a former shipyard in Golden Horn Bay.
• A Manitowoc team from Zhangjiagang, China provided comprehensive on-site training to the customer’s team.

Nuova ICOM deploys new Grove GRT8120 for industrial plant build at major Italian seaport

• The company is a big fan of Grove, with the majority of its fleet from the brand.
• The GRT8120 will help construct a new industrial plant to build sections for a gas pipeline in Norway.

Polish crane rental company Karmax adds Grove GMK4100L-2

• The company purchased the GMK4100L-2 all-terrain following years of positive performances from its beloved GMK4100L-1 crane.
• The GMK4100L-2 helps Karmax complete jobs in tight project locations where precision and control are everything.

Bennetts Cranes deploys world’s first Potain MR 309 for 40 The Broadway project in London, UK

• Bennetts Cranes has deployed the world's first Potain MR 309 luffing jib crane for the redevelopment of the 40 The Broadway office building in London, UK, meeting specific urban site requirements.
• The MR 309 was selected for its ability to operate in tight spaces, lift heavy loads, and function with limited power, thanks to its adjustable power supply.
• Potain and Bennetts Cranes have a longstanding relationship, and this project continues their collaboration, with the MR 309 expected to be on site for approximately 12 months.

Manitowoc and Core Machinery expand rebuild and repair services in Southwest

• Core Machinery’s Hydraulic Reman facility in Tucson is now an authorized EnCORE partner in Arizona. 
• The facility will help ensure that Manitowoc customers receive factory-quality service repairs as quickly as possible, reducing machine downtime.

French lifting giant FOSELEV adds seven new Grove cranes

• In its latest delivery from Manitowoc, FOSELEV received a range of three, four, and five-axle Grove cranes.
• The company has been buying Grove cranes since 1995 and has over 100 in its 450-unit fleet.

Europe’s largest ever Potain top-slewing cranes tackle massive Gravagna viaduct refurbishment in Italy

• Italian construction company ITINERA has called on Manitowoc to support the renovation of the Gravagna viaduct near Genoa with the world's first MDLT 1109 models, the largest top-slewing cranes ever produced from Potain in Europe.
• The MDLT 1109 replaces the hugely popular MD 1100 and combines high performance lifting (11.1 t at 80 m) with compact transport and simplified assembly.