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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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Mega fleet of Manitowoc crawler cranes creates a new chapter in the history of iconic Florida bridge

• A new, three-mile-long Howard Frankland Bridge is being constructed over Tampa Bay, alongside the famous-yet-flawed original span.
• Over 20 Manitowoc crawler cranes are currently being used to drive sheet and piles and build columns and set beams and decks. The cranes were adapted for use in the marine environment in partnership with the manufacturer and dealers Walter Payton Power Equipment and Ring Power Crane. 

Manitowoc MLC650 makes turbine installation a breeze on South Korean wind farm

• The crane is owned by Shinui Petra and comes with Manitowoc’s 3.5 m wide boom kit option – it is the first MLC650 outside of North America to utilize this performance-enhancing attachment. 
• Due to difficult site conditions, no other crane could be used – with its VPC-MAX technology, the MLC 650 requires only 10% of the ground preparation compared with competitors.

Grove’s new heavy-duty jib equips GRT9165 rough-terrain crane for precast work

• Grove introduces a new heavy-duty jib option for its GRT9165 rough-terrain crane.
• The GRT9165 with jib provides a competitive edge for setting precast concrete panels, due to its fast setup and economical transport.
• It’s an example of The Manitowoc Way in practice, as Manitowoc customers and dealers participated in the development process.

Netherlands training facility chooses Grove GMK3060-1 for new operators

• SOMA Training is one of many educational institutions that rely on Manitowoc to train industry newcomers on real cranes.
• The two-year-old Grove GMK3060-1, purchased used by SOMA Training, enables students to learn skills on an up-to-date model from one of the world’s most popular crane brands.

New Grove TMS800-2 boosts productivity with easier roading and ‘big crane’ features

• Increased power and torque, more efficient jobsite setup, and a new ergonomic cab boost productivity.
• Lightweight carrier design enables roading up to 28,000 lbs of counterweight with no fall-off loads or wing weights.
• MAXbase asymmetrical outrigger system provides jobsite flexibility and improves load charts across the range.

High five! Nordic Crane buys five Grove five-axle cranes

• Five new Grove all-terrain cranes have been added to the fleet of Nordic Crane and will be split between the company’s facilities in Norway and Sweden.
• The company ordered a mix of 250 t GMK5250XL-1 and 150 t GMK5150L-1 cranes. 
• Among the cranes' sustainable features are biodegradable hydraulic oil and HVO compatible engines.

Florida manatees gain ‘lift’ from Shuttlelift SCD09 industrial crane at ZooTampa

• Florida zoo acquires a Shuttlelift carrydeck crane exclusively for supporting its manatee rehab program, transferring animals between transport trucks and pools as well as providing an efficient daily weighing solution.
• The intuitive ease of use of this highly maneuverable crane is greatly appreciated by the zoo staff.
• The new crane replaces a vintage Shuttlelift 3330E that provided exceptional support for over 20 years, helping hundreds of manatees receive treatment at the facility.

First Potain MDT 489 in North America goes to Compass Equipment

• The Southwestern company, which is often an early adopter of new Potain models, purchased the first crane upon the model launch last year. The crane was commissioned on its first job on the Las Vegas Strip in May.
• The MDT 489 delivers high capacity while offering the cost-saving benefits of easy transport and quick assembly, delivering fleet owners and general contractors a strong ROI and assurance that they will receive a quality crane that will be ready to work quickly.

New boom inserts expand MLC300 reach for wind turbine work

• As wind turbines grow taller, Manitowoc expands its MLC300 boom insert options to increase boom lengths for greater reach. 
• The new Wide Boom Plus inserts boost the MLC300’s flexibility to complete more jobs with the crane

Two Potain MC 125 cranes are building a complex Metro project in Pune, India

• Working in one of the most crowded areas of Pune, India, the tower cranes are sited on the most challenging section of the Metro Line 03 development
• Both cranes are configured with the maximum 60 m jib while their compact counter-jib enables the cranes to work within the confined space
• The cranes were initially assembled to a height under hook of 43.5 m, with one eventually climbing to 60 m.

High-capacity Potain tower cranes selected for French data center construction

• Demathieu et Bard is using three Potain tower cranes – two MDT 489 models and an MDT 809 – to build a data center close to Paris. 
• The French construction company selected the cranes for their high capacities, excellent load curves, speed, ease of assembly, and optimized transport.
• The cranes were assembled quickly and easily using a five-axle Grove GMK5250XL-1 all-terrain crane. The crane has the longest and most powerful boom in its class, yet still offers compact dimensions.

Manitowoc to showcase total lifting solutions at bauma 2022

• The Company returns to bauma in Munich, Germany, with a complete range of products and services aimed at serving the infrastructure, alternative energy, and industrial end markets.
• In addition to showcasing the latest cranes, Manitowoc will highlight its expanded range of aftermarket services and technologies, including GROVE / POTAIN CONNECT, a new telematics platform.
• There will be 12 cranes on display: seven Grove mobile cranes and five Potain tower cranes.