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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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Grove launches GMK4070L at bauma 2022; expands market opportunities for four-axle all-terrain cranes

• Unveiled on the Manitowoc stand at bauma 2022, the 70 t crane features the longest boom and strongest load charts in its class.
• It includes the innovative MAXbase technology for simpler and more flexible outrigger placement as well as faster, more efficient setup.
• It is one of the first cranes from the Company to offer the groundbreaking Grove CONNECT™ remote monitoring system.

Manitowoc unveils Potain MDT 159 topless tower crane at bauma 2022 to simplify urban construction

• The latest addition to the Potain MDT City crane range is the MDT 159 which is ideal for small to midsized building projects. 
• It comes equipped with the new Potain CONNECT™ telematics system for remote monitoring.
• For greater versatility, owners can choose between two trolleys – a DMP unit with permanent double reeving for maximum lifting power or an SM/DM Quick Lock™ trolley for the flexibility to change reeving.

Potain unveils first in new generation of luffing jib tower cranes at bauma 2022

• Manitowoc launched the MR 229 at bauma 2022, the first of a new generation of Potain luffing jib tower cranes.
• The Potain MR 229 is the first luffing jib crane to feature Manitowoc’s CCS (Crane Control System) and the new Potain CONNECT™ telematics offering.
• The design of the 14 t capacity crane facilitates easy installation on confined jobsites and delivers productive performance.

Manitowoc launches the new Grove GRT8100-1 rough-terrain crane at bauma 2022

• The upgraded version of the popular GRT8100 rough-terrain crane benefits from a new carrier that features MAXbase, the variable outrigger positioning system that enables better lifting capacity and site access.
• There’s also a repowered engine for the GRT8100-1 that meets Euromot 5/Tier 4 Final requirements, delivering 10% more power as well as greater fuel efficiency.

Grove to launch GMK4070L at bauma 2022; to expand market opportunities for four-axle all-terrain cranes

• To be unveiled on the Manitowoc stand at bauma 2022, the 70 t crane features the longest boom and strongest load charts in its class.
• It will include the innovative MAXbase technology for simpler and more flexible outrigger placement as well as faster, more efficient setup.
• It is one of the first cranes from the Company to offer the groundbreaking Grove CONNECT™ remote monitoring system.

Canadian company R&D Crane brings together four cranes to deliver major Toronto bridge

• A Model 16000 crawler crane and three Grove all-terrain models combined to lift a 466.6 t bridge section onto self-propelled transporter for later unloading and installation. 
• The lift was performed by R&D Crane, sister company of the fabricator and part of the Nova Scotia-based Cherubini Group. 
• The lift was completed seamlessly within four hours, with the cranes and their operators working in total harmony.

On site with the first Potain MDT 489 erected in North America

The first erected Potain MDT 489 tower crane in North America is now at work on a construction site in Madison, Wisconsin, near the state capitol.

Grove RT550E rough-terrain crane selected for German marina

• The versatility and maneuverability of the Grove RT550E rough-terrain crane suit a wide range of tasks around the marina, which lies on the Bay of Lübeck in Germany.
• Because the crane handles high-value yachts, its tight turning radius and CCS control system ensure faultless operation.
• At 39 m and 45 t, the Grove RT550E has the longest boom and highest capacity in its class.

Two new five-axle Grove all-terrain cranes to feature at bauma 2022

• Manitowoc will be displaying the Grove GMK5150XL and Grove GMK5120L for the first time at an exhibition.
• Both cranes set new standards for strength and reach, pushing the envelope of what’s possible for a five-axle all-terrain crane. 

Series of updates transforms Manitowoc’s popular Model 999 into the new MLC250

• Legacy 275-USt crawler gains productivity updates drawn from the successful MLC range; boom length and load charts remain unchanged from the 999.
• Manitowoc’s Crane Control System (CCS) offers a user-friendly interface, full graphic display, and intuitive controls.
• A wider cab, with up to 20° tilt, and ample access to service compartments improve ergonomics for operators and techs.

Potain MR 295 luffing jib cranes climb to new heights on high rise project in southern France

• Longstanding Potain customer Léon Gosse has deployed two MR 295 luffing jib cranes to help build the new Mirabeau Tower on the Marseille waterfront. 
• The French contractor chose the Potain cranes for their compact format, proven reliability, and efficiency to complete the construction project.
• The cranes are the first in France to use the latest generation AK801 anchoring frames to increase the free-standing heights for cranes and reduce the number of anchoring points.

Merkel Autokrane selects pair of Grove cranes for complex tandem lift

• A Grove GMK5250XL-1 and GMK5250L teamed up to lift precast concrete beams for a new parking garage at the offices of a major online retailer in Bamberg, Germany. 
• The two all-terrain cranes worked seamlessly together, installing the beams in just one day.