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  • Manitowoc launches largest topless tower crane from Asia Range: the Potain MCT 2205

    • With an 80 t maximum capacity and an 80 m jib, the new crane raises the bar for the topless range built at Manitowoc’s Chinese facility.
    • Maximum capacity is available up to 26.3 m in full configuration, with a 23.5 t payload possible at 80 m.
    • The flat-top design adds transport, assembly, and operational benefits to the performance capabilities previously only offered by similar-sized hammerhead models.

  • Grove upgrades the GMK6400-1 to GMK6450-1

    • Grove responded to customer demand for a higher-capacity crane by introducing the Grove GMK6450-1.
    • The updated nomenclature aligns with customer feedback and more accurately highlights the crane’s superior lifting capabilities in the six-axle category.
    • The nominal maximum capacity rating increases from 400 t to 450 t.

  • Turkish precast specialist selects versatile Grove GMK5120L

    • KAMBETON, one of Turkey’s largest precast concrete specialists, has received a new Grove GMK5120L all-terrain crane.
    • The crane is the first GMK5120L in Turkey and was fine-tuned to suit KAMBETON’s needs.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Eight Potain cranes team up to construct Milan’s stunning new CityWave building

    • CMB and Colombo Costruzioni – two of the most respected names in Italian construction – are working together to build a groundbreaking new development that has Platinum LEED pre-certification and will be the first mixed-use building in Milan with zero environmental impact.
    • The two companies are long-time users of Potain tower cranes and worked with Manitowoc’s Lift Solutions team to select a perfect mix of eight cranes for the building’s unique shape.

  • NessCampbell’s new Grove GMK6450-1 powers towboat assembly in Seattle

    • Delivered in early October, the Grove GMK6450-1, the first of its kind in North America, promptly took on multiple projects.
    • NessCampbell chose this model for its high capacity, powerful luffing jib, and quick assembly.
    • Strong partnerships with Manitowoc and Western Pacific Crane & Equipment guided the investment.

  • Manitowoc teams up with SIA GOOD WORK for Grove mobile crane support in Baltic region

    • Manitowoc is partnering with SIA GOOD WORK to provide crane repairs for Grove mobile cranes in Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia.
    • Based in Riga, Latvia, SIA GOOD WORK will handle repairs for Grove all-terrain and rough-terrain cranes.

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Engl expands crane rental fleet with new Grove GMK4100L-2 all-terrain crane

• Austrian contractor and crane rental company Engl has received a new Grove GMK4100L-2, citing its superior taxi load charts, compact size, and comfortable cabs as reasons for purchasing.
• The four-axle crane has best-in-class taxi load charts plus a 60 m main boom. It can travel with up to 6.8 t of counterweight in taxi configuration.
• The new generation carrier cab on the GMK4100L-2 offers exceptional levels of comfort so drivers remain relaxed and refreshed.

Manitowoc in China launches largest Potain topless tower crane – the MCT 1005

• With a maximum capacity of 50 t and jib lengths of up to 80 m, the MCT 1005 offers huge capabilities for projects.
• Despite its larger size, three counterjib options are available to aid work on confined jobsites.
• The launch comes just a few months after the introduction of the 40 t MCT 805, which was previously the largest Potain crane built in China.

Hiap Heng makes first Grove acquisition with new GMK6300L-1

• The 300 t capacity crane is the Singapore company’s first Grove purchase.
• Hiap Heng has already used the GMK6300L-1 for maintenance work during a week-long shutdown at a petrochemical plant.
• The GMK6300L-1 is a well-established and popular crane among Singaporean contractors. 

Crane Korea expands its fleet with two new Grove five-axle all-terrain cranes

• The Company ordered a GMK5150XL and GMK5250XL-1 to support its growing roster of projects, including constructing a new semiconductor factory in Pyeongtaek.
• Long boom lengths, high capacities, and compact footprints, make the two cranes ideal for the wide range of projects Crane Korea supports.

Sin Heng’s Grove crane fleet expands again with GMK4100L-2

• The Singapore rental company has been a loyal Manitowoc customer since 2007 and its mobile fleet includes a number of Grove cranes.
• Sin Heng’s purchase of the GMK4100L-2 was the obvious next step after years of trouble-free, productive performance from its original GMK4100L.
• Improved load charts along the 60 m boom are ideal for construction of tall buildings, with a compact footprint aiding access and setup in the tight jobsites typical of Singapore.

First Grove GMK6400-1 in North America goes to Heaton Erecting in Georgia

• The largest model in Grove’s six-axle all-terrain range was delivered to Heaton Erecting in Atlanta.
• The crane features a MegaWingLift™ attachment, luffing jib, and MAXbase outrigger system, enabling it to take on jobs typically reserved for seven- or eight-axle cranes.
• The GMK6400-1 was Heaton’s latest crane to be supplied by Ring Power Crane; the two companies have worked closely together since 2009.

National Crane and LineWise team up for high-voltage power line work

• National Crane NBT60XL matched with the LineWise TLL-2000 Series 3 Triple Line Lifter expands the scope of work for electric utility contractors. 
• The boom truck’s nimble roading, stout charts, and quick installation of the attachment from ground level or flatbed mean contractors can quickly mobilize on the jobsite. 
• Additional National Crane models are compatible with the lighter TLL-1300 attachment.

Two Potain MCR 295 luffing jib cranes selected for One Central Saigon project

• The Potain MCR 295’s internal climbing abilities maximize the advantages of its compact design, allowing it to complete high-rise projects with ease.
• The project consists of two large towers representing the dragons of Vietnamese mythology, and will be an architectural highlight of Ho Chi Minh City’s skyline.
• Potain’s VVF luffing system enables the jib to be fully raised in under two minutes, allowing it to reach its minimum working radius much faster.

IDP erects Egypt’s first Potain MCR 295 cranes for prestigious Maspero Triangle project

• Egyptian contractor Orascom Construction has purchased the country’s first two Potain MCR 295 luffing jib tower cranes from local dealer IDP.
• IDP erected the 16 t cranes with 60 m of jib at the end of July to support government plans for the development of Cairo’s Maspero Triangle district.
• Orascom Construction chose the Potain cranes for their ability to work effectively and efficiently on the confined urban jobsite, as well as IDP’s commitment to high quality service.

Manitowoc wins a Bechtel “Global Supplier Award”

• Manitowoc was selected for the award based on its overall performance, ability to deliver Bechtel quality services, as well as meeting or exceeding expectations in aspects of safety, performance, and more.

Falcon Tower Crane Services appointed UK dealer for Potain self-erecting cranes at bauma 2022

• Already the largest tower crane owner in the country, Falcon Tower Crane Services is now further developing its sales operations.
• The company will receive six Potain self-erecting cranes in its first order as a UK dealer.

Montarent inks order for 15 Potain self-erecting cranes on day one of bauma 2022

•    The order includes 12 Potain Igo MA 21 and three Igo 32 self-erecting cranes.
•    Montarent equips each crane with a customized self-propelled chassis for its customers.