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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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Everest Construction Equipment the first to use Potain MCT crane in Karnataka

Everest Construction Equipment debuted Potain MCT 85 crane in Karnataka India where it was leased for the construction of a 27-story residential project.

Manitowoc announces new service center in Colombia

Manitowoc Cranes has partnered with Bogotá-based E McAllister to offer after-sales support for its Manitowoc and Grove lines.

Shinui Petra takes South Korea’s first MLC650 crawler crane

The MLC650 was specifically selected for its Variable Position Counterweight (VPC) feature which is ideal for South Korea's congested work sites.

Grove cranes overcome all challenges at job in Puerto Rico

Grove cranes are working in tight spaces laying pipes at a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Puerto Rico.

Sin Heng awarded Grove cranes distributorship in Indonesia

Manitowoc Cranes has awarded the distributorship of its all-terrain Grove cranes in Indonesia to Singapore-listed Sin Heng Heavy Machinery Limited.

Potain MDT 178 working at iconic castle

A Potain MDT 178 is working outside the Château de Chambord in Loire Valley France.

Shuttlelift and National Crane to be featured at The ARA Rental Show 2016

Manitowoc will display National Crane’s 571E-2 boom truck and Shuttlelift’s CD5515-2 both of which are ideal for use in the rental market.

EnCORE™ refurbishes Potain HD 32 A

Talib & Shamsi Constructions in India has purchased a fully certified EnCORE™ refurbished Potain tower crane.

Mexico’s growing energy sector gets new Grove GMK6400

A Grove GMK6400 will be used to support maintenance of oil and steel production facilities in the northeast part of the country.

Grove RT550E helps complete multi-million euro stadium

The crane joined a fleet of Potain cranes to help construct the 60 000-seat Stade des Lumières – the new home stadium to Olympique Lyonnais one of France’s most successful soccer teams.

Potain unveils new topless product range at bauma 2016

Manitowoc will show three of its most advanced Potain tower cranes at bauma 2016 including the first from a new product line.

Manitowoc to celebrate innovation and growth at bauma 2016

Manitowoc Cranes will present a host of products including several notable innovations on its stand at this year’s bauma 2016 trade show.