News

• 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.

• Kraanverhuur Boekestijn sent its Grove GMK6300L-1 for city center work in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam.
• The crane was set up in a restricted space to replace 750 windows in a downtown high-rise building, each weighing 800 kg.

• Grove GRT765 and GRT780 were presented to customers at the Manitowoc Crane Days event. Deliveries are set for later this year. 
• Better reach and strength are combined with the latest productivity innovations and design for the ultimate jobsite performance.

• Palumbo Heavy Lift sent its new Grove GMK5250XL-1 plus its GMK7450 to remove masts on a Perini Navi superyacht in Naples, Italy.
• The company particularly appreciated the GMK5250XL-1’s long 78.5 m main boom, which helped the team complete the complex lifting work within a day.

• The two Potain MCT 275 tower cranes were sold via Manitowoc’s Middle East sales team.
• Installation and service is being provided by local Iraqi construction equipment company HEWA Holding and Manitowoc’s dealer for Egypt, IDP.

• Family-owned crane rental company Pater upgraded its beloved Grove GMK5095 all-terrain crane for a larger 150 t GMK5150XL and is already reaping the rewards.
• The new crane got right to work, lifting 6 t concrete floor panels for a local community center in the Netherlands.

• Dutch transportation and lifting company Gaffert assigned its new GMK5250XL-1 all-terrain crane to an office development in Amsterdam to lift technical items needed for the building’s elevator fire safety system.
• The job lasted two days due to space limitations but was completed seamlessly thanks to the crane’s control and precision.

• A Grove GMK6300L-1 was rapidly deployed to assist with an aircraft salvage operation after a plane landed without its front landing gear at Istanbul Airport.
• The crane successfully lifted the 15.4 t nose of the airplane, ensuring the rescue operation was a success.

• Manitowoc hosted a Family Day event in Shady Grove, Pennsylvania, that brought together its employees and their families for a day of celebration and bonding.

• Located in the Lapa district, the updated facility has doubled its capacity and gained a new advanced crane simulator for technical and operations practices.
• Classes are provided to dealers, end users, and Manitowoc staff across Latin America in Portuguese, Spanish, and English.
• The Brazilian certified training program mirrors the content offered in Manitowoc training centers around the world

• The partnership between Manitowoc and Brooke’s House dates to 2020; the Company employs several graduates from Brooke’s House at its Shady Grove, Pennsylvania factory.

• Petrolift is a long-time user of Grove all-terrain cranes and has now added 21 new Grove cranes for 2024 to expand its product offerings. 
• The company opted for Grove because of its high lifting capacities and proven reliability. 
• A mix of four-, five-, and six-axle Grove cranes will join the company’s fleet this year.