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• 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.

• 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.

• The Potain MCR 815 luffing jib crane has a 64 t maximum capacity – twice that of the current largest luffing jib crane from the Company’s Zhangjiagang, China factory.
• The 70 m jib can be luffed to an out-of-service radius of just 16 m, making it ideal for congested jobsites.
• A powerful new winch offers line speeds of up to 185 m/min with a 2.3 t load.

• 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 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• The GMK6450-1 is the upgraded GMK6400-1, with a new 450 t maximum capacity rating.
• Includes an array of performance-enhancing features, including CCS, MAXbase™, and MegaWingLift™.

• 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.

• 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.

• The crane replaces the RT550E and keeps its predecessor’s longest-boom-in-class title while adding strength.
• A new cab, steering function, and Smart service technologies will boost appeal.