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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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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New Potain cranes on display at bauma 2022

• Manitowoc will display five Potain cranes, including two new models. 
• Visitors can see the public debuts of the MDT 489 and Igo T 99, with the popular Hup M 28-22 also on display.
• Manitowoc will use bauma 2022 to highlight its extensive range of customer-focused technologies and services that enhance Potain ownership. 

Manitowoc to show Grove GMK6400-1 at bauma 2022

• The new Grove GMK6400-1 all-terrain crane will be one of the many highlights on the Manitowoc booth at this year’s bauma 2022 tradeshow in Munich, Germany.
• Following in the footsteps of its popular predecessor the new crane retains the much-loved features of the original and adds notable new technologies for a stronger overall offering.

Manitowoc introduces GROVE and POTAIN CONNECT digital solution to positively transform the user experience for crane owners

• Visitors to bauma 2022 can see the new digital platform in the on-stand Customer Center.
• GROVE and POTAIN CONNECT will be introduced gradually, starting with Potain cranes and Grove all-terrain cranes.
• The app-based GROVE and POTAIN CONNECT will reshape the customer experience, enabling remote servicing, monitoring, and management of cranes for better performance and sustainability.

Cropac Equipment expands Potain top-slewing crane offering into Western Canada

• The dealer will now represent Potain in Western Canada for top-slewing tower cranes; it also offers the Potain self-erecting range across the country.
• Cropac serves Western Canada through its locations in Nisku, Alberta, and Abbotsford, British Columbia.

Manitowoc launches new version of Potain MCT 565 for short-jib applications

• Since its launch three years ago, the China-made Potain MCT 565 topless crane has surpassed expectations on jobsites worldwide with a focus on Emerging Markets
• Originally available in three capacities (20 t, 25 t, and 32 t), there is now an 'A' version of the MCT 565 M32, capable of working with shorter jibs and counter-jibs, but with higher lift capacities
• The first units have already been sold to a project in Singapore.

Manitowoc to showcase Potain tower crane and Grove mobile crane ranges at JDL Expo 2022

• Manitowoc will present its Potain tower cranes and Grove mobile cranes at JDL Expo, taking place June 22-24 in Beaune, France.
• The Potain and Grove teams are looking forward to welcoming customers and partners to this important networking event at booth number A56. 

Popular Potain MCT 135 added to the production line at the Pune factory, after success in emerging markets

• The Potain MCT 135 tower crane launched in 2021 and is built at the Manitowoc plant in Zhangjiagang, China
• After enjoying commercial success in many emerging markets, the crane will now also be built in Pune, India
• The units built in India will serve the growing demand in the local market for topless tower cranes. It will be offered in both 6 t and 8 t versions.

Reliable performance and service leads Grúas Alhambra to invest in more Grove all-terrain cranes

• Spanish crane rental company Grúas Alhambra has added a new Grove GMK5250L-1 all-terrain crane to its fleet based on its positive experience with Grove.
• The 250 t capacity, five-axle crane delivers reliable performance and the highest-rated load chart, best maneuverability, fastest set-up time, and best operator comfort in its class.
• Manitowoc's high quality Grove cranes combined with excellent aftermarket support gave Grúas Alhambra the trust and confidence to also purchase a used 400 t, six-axle GMK6400 all-terrain crane to broaden its range of work.

Internal climbing setup enables Potain cranes to fast-track Boston tower

• The developers of One Congress, a 43-floor office block in downtown Boston, wanted to start leasing space on the lower floors while construction was still underway. 
• This required an intelligent approach to tower crane installation, so a Potain MR 415 and MR 418 were erected in the core of the building, in an internal climbing configuration.
• This setup also eliminated the need for larger, more expensive tower cranes.

Huixiang Crane Lifting in Taiwan welcomes its first Grove crane

• The company has added a GMK5250XL-1 to its rental fleet
• A perfect blend of strength, reach and roadability make this 5-axle unit an ideal choice for Taiwan.

New Grove TTS9000-2 truck crane brings all-wheel steering to nimble, lightweight carrier

• New automated steering options enhance drivability on smaller, steeper roads and help users navigate tight turns with ease.
• The new model was developed through extensive user feedback using Manitowoc’s Voice of the Customer process.
• The new truck crane shares features with the recently updated TMS9000-2, including more responsive handling and a new outrigger design.

Potain cranes lead construction on Chorus Life smart city project in Bergamo, northern Italy

• Potain dealer for the Bergamo area Techind has deployed seven Potain MDT 219 J10 top-slewing tower cranes along with two Potain self-erecting tower cranes – one HD 40A and one Igo 50 – to lift construction materials around the Chorus Life jobsite.
• The contractor, Percassi, needed one main crane model that could be set up in different configurations to maximize efficiency in both operation and servicing.