Grove GMK5250XL-1 begins operations at South Korea’s latest semiconductor facility
• JE IL in Korea chose the Grove GMK5250XL-1 all-terrain crane for the project, citing Manitowoc’s past service and support as the primary factor for their choice.
• While the compact chassis, reach and capacity are ideal for the semiconductor plant’s construction, the company says that the crane’s flexibility and versatility will enable use on various future projects.
South Korea’s Lee Gang adds a Grove GMK5250XL-1 to the fleet
• The customer will use the Grove GMK5250XL-1 to support the construction of a new semiconductor plant in South Korea, a major hub for microelectronics.
• The all-terrain crane was chosen for its compact five-axle design, extended reach, and high capacity.
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.
• 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
South Korea’s Bong-Hwang adds Grove GMK5250XL-1 and gets to work on factory-build
• South Korean contractor purchases a GMK5250XL-1 and sends it immediately to support the construction of a new factory.
• The company specializes in building factories for electronics and chemical businesses in the Eumseong region of the country.
• The crane’s combination of long boom, compact dimensions, and superb maneuverability ideally suits the narrow, cramped roads of the local industrial estates.
Crane Korea expands its fleet with two new Grove five-axle all-terrain cranes
• The Company ordered a GMK5150XL and GMK5250XL-1 to support its growing roster of projects, including constructing a new semiconductor factory in Pyeongtaek.
• Long boom lengths, high capacities, and compact footprints, make the two cranes ideal for the wide range of projects Crane Korea supports.
• An environmentally sensitive and time-restricted project called for reconstruction of a river embankment and relaying of a gas line with minimal disturbance.
• The long-reach, high-capacity telescopic crawler crane enabled work to be completed from just one side of the stream, placing 15,000-lb loads at 95 ft radius.
• Austrian construction and civil engineering company HABAU Hoch- und Tiefbaugesellschaft m.b.H. purchased a Grove GMK5150L in 2018.
• The all-terrain crane has successfully supported numerous assembly jobs since then, demonstrating its outstanding strength and reach, as well as good roadability.
• The company’s crane operators enjoy working with the versatile and reliable 150-tonner.
• The company purchased the GMK6300L-1 for its excellent performance and set-up speed as well as its positive experiences with other Grove cranes.
• One of the first jobs for the all-terrain crane was a highly technical bridge project over an operational railway.
• Manitowoc dealer GLI has replaced the old Potain 427 E tower crane installed on the EDF Sainte-Rose hydroelectric dam on the island of La Réunion with a new MCT 58.
• Because of the inaccessible location at the foot of a volcano, the crane had to be manufactured in sections weighing less than 1 t and erected using a commercial helicopter.
• The new remoted-controlled MCT 58 will carry out essential maintenance and reinforcement operations, helping to maintain the French Overseas Department’s supply of green energy.
• First-time Potain owner PLD Construction & Development takes delivery of two 10 t models for residential condominium developments in Cebu province.
• Capacities of up to 2.3 t at the jib end make them perfect for construction work on high rise developments.
• Contractor and developer C.M.B. has deployed two Potain MD 208 A tower cranes and a topless MDT 219 for the Symbiosis project in the Ripamonti district of Milan, Italy.
• The project aims to regenerate the area into a high-tech and environmentally sustainable business district with 125,000 m2 of new office space across 10 buildings around a green landscaped square.
• C.M.B. has been a Potain customer since the early 1970s and relies on the brand for its quality, reliability and productivity.
• Italian construction company Moretti has taken delivery of a new Grove GMK4100L-1 all-terrain crane.
• The four-axle crane with 60 m of main boom can travel with up to 6.7 t of counterweight in taxi configuration and offers best-in-class load charts.
• The Moretti fleet now counts a total of three Grove all-terrain cranes.
• Indonesian contractor puts self-erecting crane to the test on a slew of prestigious projects over a three-year period.
• The Hup 32-27 proves to be a convenient and versatile tool for material handling.
• Scottish structural steelwork contractor J & D Pierce has refreshed its fleet with six new Grove all-terrain cranes.
• The two GMK3060L, one GMK4090, two GMK4100L-1 and one GMK5150L model were delivered in November 2020, directly to the family business’s yard in Glengarnock, Ayrshire, where the operators received familiarization training from Grove service engineers.
• Potain top-slewing cranes are helping to build a real estate development in Xiangshan and a chemical plant in Zhenhai
• The three MCT 278 and two MCT 328 cranes are the latest additions to Yigao Machinery’s crane fleet.
• With an 8 t maximum capacity, the MCT 185 fits in towards the lower end of Potain’s topless range.
• Fast assembly and ease of transport come courtesy of a compact design; while the upper section can be transported in just five containers.
• A variety of counter-jib, winch and trolley options enable setup to be precisely matched to the demands of each jobsite.
• The Omaha, Nebraska-based lifting provider recently added two new Grove truck cranes to its fleet, filling a 100-t gap with the TMS9000-2.
• The Grove TMS9000-2 is an ideal crane for both heavy lifting and lighter residential work due to removable counterweight and ultra-responsive handling.
• Grove and National Crane remain trusted partners, having helped Lift-All’s growth since 1987 when the company acquired its first Grove model, a TMS528B that is still in service.
