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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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Schoeman Crane Hire gets more with its new Grove GMK4100L-2

  • The 100 t crane replaces a five-axle model in the company’s fleet and brings improved performance.
  • It offers an additional 10 m of main boom vs. its predecessor and adds further versatility and value.
  • With four axles rather than five, the crane is paying off in terms of site access and finances.

New aftermarket rope cleaner for Grove cranes simplifies and speeds up maintenance

  • The system automates cleaning and lubrication by feeding the wire rope through an aluminum housing equipped with inserts that are easily clamped around it.
  • The inserts and scrapers are currently available to suit 16, 17, 19, 22, and 24 mm rope diameters. Further diameters can be made available upon request.
  • It delivers significant savings in downtime and technician hours, plus greater efficiency in crane operation.

Manitowoc, MGX, and Aspen launch “Empowering Warriors & Raising Hope” initiative to support veterans with PTSD

The companies are launching a program to raise funds for veterans through donation matching, limited-edition shirts, symbolic challenges, and employee support.

Major Grove crane delivery to Bangladesh supports growing export demand at Chittagong Port

  • The arrival of many Grove RT540E rough-terrain cranes will help the port manage increasing cargo volumes to support Bangladesh’s booming export industry.
  • Chittagong Port Authority purchased the cranes via local dealer ETL (Essential Trade Lines).
  • Grove is now the most popular crane brand at Chittagong Port, thanks to its reliable and durable performance.

Northland Crane Service delivers a heavenly lift with twin National Crane NBT60XL boom trucks

  • Northland Crane Service helped replace a large statue at the top of a popular church temple in Oakdale, Minnesota.
  • The company used two National Crane NBT60XL boom trucks for the project.

Grove training helps drive productivity at African gold mine

  • At the Yaouré Gold Mine in Ivory Coast, a Grove all-terrain crane is essential for daily operations. Due to its isolated location, the mine staff required on-site training to independently handle maintenance and minor repairs.
  • Manitowoc is boosting the team’s self-reliance and allowing them to get the most out of the crane.

Grove RT540E overhauled in record time by the Manitowoc team in Brazil

  • The reconditioning of the rough-terrain crane took just 12 days, meeting the urgency of its new owners who needed it deployed on a project immediately.
  • The final cost was about 40% of the price of a new crane of the same capacity and included a new manufacturer’s warranty.
  • The used crane was traded in as part of the payment for two new, higher-capacity Grove cranes.

Potain tower cranes support Canada’s $3-billion subway extension project

  • Five Potain MDT tower cranes are working on a massive subway extension in Canada.
  • Potain dealer Cropac Equipment provided the cranes, which have been operational since April 2022.
  • The cranes are helping to build critical infrastructure elements for the new subway route.

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.

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.

Manitowoc strengthens customer support with key handovers at Taiwan event

  • Manitowoc hosted a three-day customer event in Tainan, southern Taiwan, to showcase its cranes and customer support in the region.
  • On display were a Grove GMK5150XL, sold to local company Li Ying Crane Engineering, and a Grove GMK5250XL-1, sold to Fu Yifa.