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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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WATM Crane Sales & Services takes a Grove GMK7450 at CONEXPO 2017

WATM Crane Sales & Services added a new Grove all-terrain crane to its fleet at CONEXPO 2017. The Perth Australia-based crane dealer purchased a new GMK7450 the largest crane in the Grove all-terrain line and celebrated the occasion with Manitowoc Cranes during a ceremony at the Manitowoc booth. The two companies commemorated the purchase with a champagne toast.

Montarent celebrates the purchase of four Potain Igo 21 self-erecting tower cranes at CONEXPO 2017

Netherlands-based Montarent significantly expanded its fleet of self-erecting tower cranes at CONEXPO 2017 purchasing four new Potain Igo 21 units at the trade show. The company celebrated the occasion with Manitowoc Cranes during a champagne toast with leadership from both companies participating. The commemoration marked the expansion of Montarent’s lifting capabilities as well as its extensive utilization of Potain cranes.

Bronson Crane purchases first Potain Hup 40-30 in North America at CONEXPO 2017

Bronson Crane is the first North American equipment distributor to purchase Potain’s new Hup 40-30 self-erecting tower crane a milestone which was just celebrated at the Manitowoc Cranes booth at CONEXPO 2017. Key staff members from Manitowoc presented the Salt Lake City-based company with a commemorative plaque and a limited edition hand-painted hard hat to commemorate the occasion and a champagne toast followed soon after.

R.H. Marlin Crane Rental takes delivery of Grove GMK5250L at CONEXPO 2017

R.H. Marlin Crane Rental has taken delivery of a new Grove GMK5250L all-terrain crane at CONEXPO 2017 in Las Vegas Nevada. The Indianapolis-based rental company celebrated the purchase during a special ceremony at the Manitowoc Cranes booth during which Riverdale Illinois-based Walter Payton Power Equipment handed the crane over. The GMK5250L was also adorned with the R.H. Marlin logo for the event. Manitowoc presented the company with a commemorative plaque and a customized hand-painted hard hat for the occasion one of only 12 ever produced.

Manitowoc Cranes celebrates release and purchase of National Crane NTC55 at CONEXPO 2017

Manitowoc Cranes celebrated the release and first five retail orders for the new National Crane NTC55 truck crane at a special ceremony at CONEXPO 2017 in Las Vegas. Chief among the invitees was Stephenson Equipment the Harrisburg Pennsylvania-based dealer that partnered with Manitowoc to design the crane.

Manitowoc Cranes honors Matebat and Arcomet with ceremony at CONEXPO 2017

Manitowoc Cranes held a special ceremony for Matebat France’s leading Potain dealer and Arcomet the largest tower crane rental company in Europe at CONEXPO 2017 in Las Vegas Nevada. The companies celebrated their long-standing partnership and placed special focus on Matebat’s sales performance in 2016 during which the company sold 85 Potain tower cranes. Barry Pennypacker CEO of Manitowoc joined Matebat and Arcomet on stage to commemorate the occasion with a champagne toast.

Cropac Equipment purchases Potain Igo T 85 A at CONEXPO 2017

Cropac Equipment is the proud owner of a new Potain Igo T 85 A tower crane which it has just purchased at CONEXPO 2017. The Oakville Ontario Canada-based company celebrated the purchase of the 6 t (6.6 USt) self-erecting tower crane during a ceremony at the Manitowoc booth which featured a champagne toast between Manitowoc Cranes and Cropac.

Multi-Crane International adds four new Potain tower cranes to its fleet at CONEXPO 2017

Multi-Crane International is leaving CONEXPO 2017 with four new Potain tower cranes in its fleet. The Netherlands-based company purchased two Potain MDT 319s and two MDT 389s at the trade show which is currently being held in Las Vegas Nevada U.S.A. Leadership from Multi-Crane International visited the Manitowoc Cranes booth to finalize the deal and then celebrated the purchase with a champagne toast.

Coastline Equipment receives a Shuttlelift CD5520 at CONEXPO 2017

California’s Coastline Equipment Crane Division is heading home from CONEXPO 2017 with a new Shuttlelift in tow. The company purchased a new CD5520 and celebrated with Manitowoc Cranes during a ceremony at the Manitowoc booth. The two companies shared a champagne toast and Manitowoc presented Coastline Equipment with a commemorative plaque.

Stirnimann AG celebrates at CONEXPO with Manitowoc Cranes

One of Europe’s largest construction companies is taking time from its busy CONEXPO schedule to commemorate its relationship with Manitowoc Cranes. Switzerland’s Stirnimann AG stopped by the Manitowoc booth for a special ceremony to celebrate the two companies’ long-standing partnership. Leadership from both companies toasted to their partnership and continued success in the region.

Custom Truck & Equipment buys 75 National Crane boom trucks at CONEXPO 2017

Custom Truck & Equipment a division of Utility 1 Source has finalized a deal at CONEXPO 2017 to add 75 National Crane boom trucks to its fleet. The Kansas City Missouri-based company will primarily use the cranes in its rental fleet which provides bare rentals to a variety of industries including oil and gas utility construction tree service and rail. The boom truck order is comprised of several models from across the National Crane range.

Grove GRT655 debuts its class-leading features at CONEXPO 2017

New from Manitowoc Cranes is another class-leading Grove rough-terrain crane that is sure to turn heads at CONEXPO 2017 where it has just been unveiled. The Grove GRT655 is the latest update to the company’s range of next-generation rough-terrain cranes and has a host of features that will help companies increase efficiency and return on investment.