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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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Germany’s first Grove GMK3060L-1 with new carrier cab goes to Arbeitsbühnen Gagarin

• Arbeitsbühnen Gagarin has taken delivery of the first GMK3060L-1 in Germany with the new generation of Grove carrier cabs.
• The ergonomic layout of the controls makes the carrier cab a pleasant work environment that Arbeitsbühnen Gagarin’s crane operators will not want to go without.
• Reasons for deciding to purchase the GMK3060L-1 include, above all, the 48 m long main boom, the company’s long association with the Grove brand and its extraordinary experience with Grove service and support.

Paterson Simons named highest-selling Manitowoc parts dealer in Europe and Africa for 2020

• In a virtual awards ceremony, Paterson Simons employees celebrated receiving the award for the highest-selling parts dealer in Europe and Africa.
• A Manitowoc dealer since 1977, Paterson Simons covers 14 markets across West Africa, offering outstanding parts availability and customer service.

Belgian Potain dealer BLE sells 500th self-erecting crane

• BLE (Belgium Lifting Equipment), which has supplied and serviced Potain self-erecting cranes in Belgium since 2008, has reached a major milestone.
• The Puurs, Flanders-based dealer has sold its 500th self-erecting crane, a Potain Hup 40-30, to AS Bau to be used in structural work and roofing, as well as the installation of facades, exterior carpentry, and other exterior fittings.
• BLE attributes its growth to a focus on outstanding aftersales support and smart partnerships across Belgium, which differentiate it from the competition.
 

Manitowoc delivers Indonesia’s first Grove GRT8100 to Surabaya Express

• The crane was selected for its powerful performance and flexibility to help Surabaya Express grow its presence in the petrochemical and mining sectors
• With most cranes for rent locally either below 80 t capacity or well over 100 t capacity, the GRT8100 fills a gap in the market.

Manitowoc to exhibit Grove and Potain cranes at JDL 2021

• Manitowoc will be showcasing tower and mobile cranes under the Potain and Grove brands at JDL Expo, taking place June 23-25 in Beaune, France.
• Once again, the event will have a special format with health and safety measures in place to ensure comfort of visitors to the Manitowoc booth. 
• This is the first trade show Manitowoc is attending this year and the company is looking forward to meeting customers and partners again at this important French networking event.

Potain introduces the new Igo T 99 self-erecting crane with improved reach and capacity from a compact footprint

• The Potain Igo T 99 is a versatile telescopic self-erecting crane with a 6 t (6.6 USt) capacity and a 48 m (157 ft) reach. Its 38.5 m (126 ft) height under hook makes the crane ideal for a variety of jobsites.
• Compact transport dimensions, a compact footprint and an innovative unfolding procedure ease travelling to jobsites and erecting cranes in tight quarters.
• Potain Smart Set-Up technology, remote-controlled operation and an ergonomic Ultra View Cab ensure the crane is simple to operate in a wide variety of scenarios.

Singapore’s first Grove GMK5250XL-1 delivered to Sin Heng Heavy Machinery

• The 250 t capacity all-terrain crane is supporting large scale projects in Singapore
• It is the latest Grove addition to the company’s fleet of rough-terrain and all-terrain cranes
• The long history of excellent customer support offered by Manitowoc gave Sin Heng the confidence to invest in the first unit in Singapore.

HEC students engage in MLC100-1 assembly safety class as Georgia campus takes delivery of new crawler crane

• Forty students participated in a field day class on May 19th and watched the crawler crane be assembled and tested.
• Students learned assembly safety protocols and said the crane had “unbelievable control systems,” according to HEC President and CEO Bob Albano.
• The college has taken delivery of two new Manitowoc MLC100-1 crawler cranes to join its fleet of approximately 15 Manitowoc and Grove cranes.

French customers of Vernazza Autogru book new Grove GMK5250XL-1 before it even leaves Manitowoc factory

• Several Vernazza Autogru customers already requested and booked the rental company’s new Grove GMK5250XL-1 all-terrain crane before its official handover at the Manitowoc plant in Niella Tanaro, Italy.
• The highly anticipated five-axle, 250 t capacity crane joined Vernazza Autogru’s French fleet, where its compact design, easy maneuverability and long 78.5 m boom – the longest of all five-axle cranes on the market – will enable it to efficiently complete a broad range of jobs.

Utah-based Wagstaff Crane acquires Potain self-erecting tower crane dealership Bronson Crane

• Through the Bronson Crane acquisition, Wagstaff Crane will expand its product portfolio with Potain self-erecting cranes and offer NCCCO training and certification.
• Bronson Crane will continue to operate under its name, but the company will now be based out of the Wagstaff facilities in Murray, Utah.

Added comfort for operators: Manitowoc launches new carrier cab on four- and five-axle Grove all-terrain cranes up to 150 t capacity

• The new carrier cab is now available on specific models of Grove four- and five-axle all-terrain cranes up to 150 t capacity: the GMK4090-1, GMK4100L-2, GMK5150-1 and GMK5150L-1.
• The spacious cab fulfills the latest European crash test requirements and provides ample room for operators while remaining only 2.55 m wide.
• Customer feedback gained during the development process was key to increasing comfort and optimizing ergonomics in the carrier cab.

Heavy Equipment Colleges of America chooses Manitowoc cranes to educate the next generation of crane operators

• Amid a nationwide shortage of blue-collar workers, and crane operators in particular, Heavy Equipment College is training new students for a future in the lifting industry.
• The college has chosen several Manitowoc and Grove models to train students on because of their cutting-edge CCS Crane Control Systems and the support of local dealer, H&E Equipment Services.
• In 2021 it is taking delivery of two new Manitowoc MLC100-1 crawler cranes to join its fleet of approximately 15 Manitowoc and Grove cranes.