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  • Fast-growing Indian real estate company Aparna Group expands with major order for Potain cranes

    • Aparna Group is boosting its capabilities with a large number of Potain MCT 85 cranes. The company now has over 40 cranes in its fleet. 
    • The latest deliveries have been put straight to work on a mix of the company’s high-profile real estate projects.

  • Tatuapé Cranes expands fleet and service capabilities with Grove GMK6450-1

    • Since its delivery, the new crane has been actively involved in major projects like the São Paulo subway expansion.
    • Capacity, reach, and quick assembly were key factors in Tatuapé’s purchasing decision.
    • With a 450 t capacity, the GMK6450-1 enhances Tatuapé’s portfolio to meet demands in the 400 t to 500 t range.

  • South Korea’s Lee Gang adds a Grove GMK5250XL-1 to the fleet

    • The customer will use the Grove GMK5250XL-1 to support the construction of a new semiconductor plant in South Korea, a major hub for microelectronics.
    • The all-terrain crane was chosen for its compact five-axle design, extended reach, and high capacity. 

  • New extended service coverage available for Grove all-terrain cranes in North America

    • Coverage options provide protection against unexpected repair costs, with three service levels available to meet the diverse needs of owners.
    • Benefits include the unprecedented “Coverage Pause” option, which allows the coverage period to be paused and extended (refer to Terms & Conditions for details).

  • NFT expands into Hong Kong as new Potain dealer

    • NFT, the world’s largest owner of Potain cranes, was appointed as a Potain dealer in Hong Kong, offering sales, rental, and service support for tower cranes.
    • To celebrate its appointment, NFT Hong Kong hosted a gala event in July 2024 attended by customers and partners, and senior leaders from Manitowoc

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Manitowoc and Core Machinery expand rebuild and repair services in Southwest

• Core Machinery’s Hydraulic Reman facility in Tucson is now an authorized EnCORE partner in Arizona. 
• The facility will help ensure that Manitowoc customers receive factory-quality service repairs as quickly as possible, reducing machine downtime.

French lifting giant FOSELEV adds seven new Grove cranes

• In its latest delivery from Manitowoc, FOSELEV received a range of three, four, and five-axle Grove cranes.
• The company has been buying Grove cranes since 1995 and has over 100 in its 450-unit fleet.

Europe’s largest ever Potain top-slewing cranes tackle massive Gravagna viaduct refurbishment in Italy

• 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.

Grove GMK6300L-1 proves perfect for compact jobsite in downtown Rotterdam

• 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.

More reach, strength, and flexibility with new Grove rough-terrain cranes

• 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.

Two Grove cranes from Palumbo Heavy Lift team up for spectacular tandem lifts in Naples

• 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.

Potain MCT 275 tower cranes chosen for residential project in Baghdad

• 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.

Dutch crane company goes XL with Grove to boost growth

• 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.

Tall order Grove GMK5250XL-1 called in for high-rise project in downtown Amsterdam

• 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.

Grove GMK6300L-1 comes to the rescue following incident at Istanbul Airport

• 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 lifts its community with Family Day festivities

• 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.

Manitowoc expands training center in São Paulo

• 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