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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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Latest issue of Looking UP now available online in multiple languages

Inside you’ll find a wide array of stories from around the world that showcase the range of Manitowoc brands: Manitowoc Grove Potain National Crane and Shuttlelift.

Four more Grove GMK4100L cranes for Indonesian dealer

PT SH Machinery Indonesia the dealer for Grove all-terrain cranes in Indonesia has ordered four GMK4100L cranes to add to its stock. The GMK4100L cranes will arrive in the first quarter of 2019 and PT SH Machinery Indonesia is confident they will prove popular. In 2017 the company delivered several of the long-boom all-terrain cranes.

Four new Grove cranes ensure smooth sailing at Taiwanese port

Grove’s dealer in Taiwan Champion Auto has delivered four new mobile cranes to a port in the south of the country. There are two GMK4100L all-terrain cranes and two RT540E rough-terrain cranes. Champion Auto is a market leader in Taiwan in the sales and support of heavy machinery military vehicles and other specialized equipment. It has been operating for 27 years.

Concrete specialist dechant hoch- und ingenieurbau adds a Grove GMK4100L-1

A leading German building contractor dechant hoch- und ingenieurbau has added a new Grove GMK4100L-1 to its fleet. The four-axle all-terrain crane features a 100 t capacity and a 60 m boom and offers best-in-class lifting from its compact chassis. Its combination of power and size makes it ideal for tight working quarters and job sites where maneuverability is needed.

Latest issue of Looking UP now available in digital format

Inside you’ll find a wide array of stories from around the world that showcase the range of Manitowoc brands: Manitowoc Grove Potain National Crane and Shuttlelift.

Potain MCH 125 debuts in Thailand on mixed-use development for Obayashi

The first Potain MCH 125 in Thailand is providing swift and efficient lifting duties for Thai Obayashi on the Samyan Mitrtown mixed-use development in Bangkok. The crane leased from local dealer SB Siam is lifting a range of materials including 3 t concrete blocks and will also install a 5 t transformer. It started work at a height of 51.4 m with a jib configuration of 40 m. Final working height for the crane will be 144.4 m when construction completes in May 2019.

Manitowoc expands coverage in North Dakota with Hayden-Murphy

Manitowoc has expanded Hayden-Murphy’s coverage of Grove and Manitowoc cranes to include North Dakota. The Minneapolis-based company now offers full sales rentals aftermarket parts and service for the entire state of North Dakota. The move strengthens Manitowoc’s dealer network in the region.

Customers preview new Potain MCT 565 on Chinese factory tour

A group of more than 40 customers from across Asia-Pacific toured Manitowoc’s Potain factory in Zhangjiagang China to see firsthand the production improvements at the manufacturing plant. The group were also given an exclusive preview of the Potain MCT 565 topless crane which will officially launch at bauma China this November.

Potain MCT 385 cranes chosen for Singapore’s first ‘smart’ housing block

A fleet of 12 Potain tower cranes is working on a pioneering public housing project in Singapore. The development is the country’s first “smart” housing block and incorporates a number of eco-friendly design features such as energy-efficient elevators and waste chutes for recyclable materials.

Potain cranes lead construction on Vietnam’s tallest building

The completion of Landmark 81 is set to transform the skyline of Ho Chi Minh City. All 81 stories of the building were completed in January this year 15 months after four Potain cranes were deployed to lead construction. The two MR 418 luffing jib cranes and two MCT 205 topless cranes handled steel formwork and other materials during building work.

Potain and Lift Solutions contribute to stunning Monaco ocean lands reclamation project from Marseille

Three Potain MD top-slewing tower cranes are helping to construct 18 reinforced concrete “caissons” that are required as part of the design and construction of the new Portier Cove eco-neighbourhood in Monaco. Started in 2016 Portier Cove is a €1.36 billion plan that will see six hectares of land reclaimed from the sea upon which 60 000 m² of housing an extension of the Grimaldi Forum and a coastal promenade will be built.

Manitowoc cranes expedite construction of Athletes’ Village at venue for 2019 Pan American Games

A fleet of six Manitowoc cranes is hard at work constructing the 2019 Pan American Games Athletes’ Village in Lima Peru. Since last December five Potain MCi 85 tower cranes and a Grove TMS800E truck-mounted crane have been onsite lifting formwork concrete blocks and smaller equipment. The village’s seven apartment towers must be ready by June of 2019 when the games start. The 1 096 units will accommodate all 9 000 athletes participating in the event in the Peruvian capital.