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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.
  • 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.
  • Potain tower cranes help transform Madison’s downtown skyline under an airport flight path

    • Two topless tower cranes, a Potain MDT 489 M25 and MDT 219 J10, are working on a 14-story mixed-use development just a few blocks from the state capitol.
    • Reynolds Rigging and Crane supplied the topless cranes to construction company Findorff because they could fit in the tight urban space and avoid strict airport flight path regulations.
  • Manitowoc opens new office in Colombia, advancing its strategy of direct customer support in Latin America

    • Located in Cajicá, 9 miles north of Bogotá, the new facility offers a comprehensive inventory of parts and components, drastically improving delivery times to customers.
    • The new office opening is a continuation of Manitowoc’s strategy to get closer to customers in Latin America and provide a more personalized experience.
    • In addition to Colombia, Manitowoc also has regional facilities in Chile, Peru, Brazil, and Mexico.
  • Lampson partners with Manitowoc EnCORE to refurbish a Manitowoc 2250 crawler crane for a second life in rental

    • Lampson invested in the crane refurbishment due to its versatile, reliable, and proven track record in the rental market.
    • Lampson’s refurbished Manitowoc 2250 is now ready to serve a wide range of industries, such as construction, infrastructure, oil and gas, marine, and nuclear.
    • The refurbishment effort showcases Lampson’s expertise in heavy equipment engineering and restoration capabilities at its impressive Washington state facilities.
  • Potain MCT 185 supports construction of new housing project in South Africa

    Raubex Building, a leading South African construction company, has taken delivery of a new Potain MCT 185 topless tower crane to support the construction of a key housing project in South Africa. The new development is set for completion in November 2026.

  • 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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France’s A.A.Y.M. adds a second Grove crane to fleet

• The family-owned lifting and handling company purchased its first Grove crane, a GMK6300L-1, in 2021.
• Now it has added a second, a GMK5150XL, following many positive experiences with the GMK6300L-1.
• The new crane got right to work at a local factory, supplying materials for work on the facility’s rooftop.

Manitowoc partners awarded the prestigious Top Crane Brasil Award 2023

Crane rental companies that effectively employed Manitowoc machines to accomplish diverse tasks in construction projects were honored with the reputable Top Crane Brasil Award recognition.

W.O. Grubb enhances operations with its new Grove GMK6400-1

• The 450-US t crane is already busy performing various lifts in the Portsmouth-Newport News area in Virginia.
• W.O. Grubb opted to purchase the crane for its self-erecting MegaWingLift™ and ability to mobilize with the boom in the boom rack.

Grove GMK5250XL-1 extends helping hand to German soccer club VfB Stuttgart

• German crane rental company Gräser-Eschbach used its Grove GMK5250XL-1 all-terrain crane to help with a stadium renovation project.
• Using a crane with a telescopic boom was the only way to lift heavy components into place below the overhanging stadium roof.
• The crane’s MAXbase flexible outrigger option helped navigate space restrictions, counterweight reductions, and the need to extend the 8-section boom to long radii.

Singapore’s first Potain MCT 1005 helps advance prefabricated construction

• The Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) method increases productivity on-site but depends on powerful and reliable tower cranes.
• Main contractor, Debenho, has selected Singapore’s first Potain MCT 1005 to construct a new PPVC housing development. The crane was purchased by Manta Equipment and rented to the main contractor Debenho for the project to place the precast modules.

World’s first Potain MR 229 luffing jib tower crane erected in London, UK

• Radius Group has deployed the world’s first Potain MR 229 luffing jib tower crane for a housing project on Greenwich Peninsula in London, UK.
• Ideal for confined high-rise jobsites, the MR 229 boasts a 14 t maximum capacity, 30 to 55 m jib lengths, a choice of two high-performance winches, and a reduced out-of-service radius.
• The MR 229 is also the first Potain luffing jib crane to include Manitowoc’s CCS operating system and Potain CONNECT telematics – and leads the way for a new generation of Potain luffers.

Saving time and space with the new Potain MCR 305

• The latest luffing jib crane from Potain can reach a height of 190 m with almost half the anchorage points required by similar models.
• It also has a smaller out-of-service radius, optimizing space on jobsites for better productivity and profitability.
• There are two versions available: one with a maximum capacity of 20 t and a 3.1 t tip load with a 60 m jib. The other with a maximum capacity of 25 t and a 3 t tip load with the same 60 m jib.

Dutch prefab specialist buys first Grove crane and immediately sets it to work

• VDL De Meeuw, a prefab specialist construction company in the Netherlands, received its first Grove crane in March 2023.
• The company is using it to construct seven residential buildings in NDW21, a growing neighborhood in the city of Nijmegen.
• The crane’s fast performance, taxi capabilities, and excellent load charts make it the perfect choice for the job.

Excon 2023 Potain MCH 175 reflects growing demand for high-tech cranes in India

• Manitowoc’s impressive display at Excon 2023 underlines India’s expanding desire for advanced lifting technology to improve jobsite productivity.
• The Potain MCH 175 on display drew a high level of customer interest as the need for dependable cranes and expedited construction timelines accelerates across India.
• The company secured orders for 15 Potain tower cranes at the show, with many other promising leads for future sales.

Manitowoc unveils new office in Peru with grand-opening event

Manitowoc’s partners in Peru recently celebrated the Company’s newly established office in the country.

Potain partners with E-Buildway for Georgia to extend reach across Central Asia

Manitowoc is expanding its footprint across Central Asia with the appointment of E-Buildway as a Potain dealer for Georgia.

Potain MD 305 B leads construction work on major new apartment development in Moldova

• The Potain crane boosted project efficiency with its impressive 70 m jib, eliminating the need for multiple cranes.
• Purchasing a used Potain crane allowed Filli Partner to enjoy the productivity and quality benefits of the brand at a lower entry cost.