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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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Implenia partners with Stirnimann and Potain on Central Malley project in Switzerland

• When Implenia needed cranes for a complex construction project in western Lausanne, Switzerland, Potain dealer Stirnimann offered a holistic and tailored approach to meet the demands of the site.
• The solution involved one Potain MDT 308 and three MDT 389 top-slewing tower cranes to lift materials for buildings up to 80 m in height close to the railway line.
• Stirnimann’s longstanding expertise and dedication to customer service ensured a seamless process for the design and assembly of the cranes.

MBA students take educational trip to Manitowoc in Singapore

• The visit was organized by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore in association with CUOA Business School.

Limestone mine in Turkey hails rock-solid performance of Grove GRT8120

• Yil-Mer, one of Turkey’s leading limestone producers, has purchased the country’s first Grove GRT8120 rough-terrain crane.
• The crane’s durable design and powerful lifting performance make it ideal for the demanding work in the mine.

Azimut Construction purchases Azerbaijan’s first Potain MCT 275 for residential project

• Developer and contractor Azimut Construction received the new crane for its Premium Residence building, which is currently under construction.
• The company purchased Azerbaijan’s first Potain MCT 275 topless crane after positive experiences with its MC 235C

First Potain MCT 275 cranes in Georgia build prestigious Central Park Towers project

• The two topless Potain cranes are helping to transform the largest district in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi with the creation of a new multifunctional hotel hub – Central Park Towers
• Capacities of up to 2.3 t at the jib end make the cranes perfect for work on this high-rise development.

Compact and powerful: Potain MCT 565 A crane debuts in Singapore

The first Potain MCT 565 A crane, which was launched in June 2022, has been delivered to a project in Singapore. The jobsite comprises three residential blocks and is expected to be completed in June 2025.

Grove GMK5150XL joins Kranverleih Wilhelm’s fleet

• German crane rental company Kranverleih Wilhelm has added a new Grove GMK5150XL all-terrain crane to its fleet
• The crane’s first job involved lifting and moving private yachts of up to 14 t at a site near Münsterdorf
• Kranverleih Wilhelm specializes in taxi cranes for projects with limited space

Kran-Mitterhauser Grove crane fleet expands with GMK5120L

• Austrian crane service provider has invested in a five-axle, 120 t capacity Grove GMK5120L, with its exceptional 66 m main boom
• Long boom lengths, versatile taxi crane configurations, and a class-leading amount of counterweight make the all-terrain crane ideal for a wide range of projects

Two Grove GMK4100L-2 all-terrain cranes added to Galfar Al Misnad’s fleet

• Two Grove GMK4100L-2 all-terrain cranes added to Galfar Al Misnad’s fleet 
• Both cranes were ordered through local dealer Mannai Trading
• The first of the cranes has been delivered and will be deployed on Qatar’s North Field Expansion Project

Manitowoc launches record-breaking Potain MCT 1105 from Zhangjiagang plant

• The crane is the largest Potain topless model from Manitowoc’s Chinese factory and follows hot on the heels of the MCT 1005
• A maximum capacity of 50 t can be lifted out to 21.8 m radius when configured with the full 80 m jib.

Wiemann Autokrane adds Grove GMK6400-1 to its fleet

• Crane rental company Wiemann Autokrane of Dortmund, Germany has taken delivery of a new 400 t capacity Grove GMK6400-1
• The Company purchased the GMK6400-1 after positive experiences with its GMK6400

Niella Tanaro plant begins production of Grove GRT8120 rough-terrain cranes

• The Manitowoc plant in Niella Tanaro, Italy is expanding production, adding the Grove GRT8120 rough-terrain crane to its manufacturing line
• Niella Tanaro is strategically positioned to serve customers across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific
• In addition to adding GRT8120 production, the plant will also build GRT8100-1 cranes