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.
Potain and KIL (Korea International Ltd.) have celebrated more than 40 years of partnership together during a special ceremony at bauma 2019 in Munich Germany. KIL has prestigiously remained South Korea’s sole Potain tower crane distributor since 1975.
Manitowoc held a customer recognition ceremony for Shinwoo Development Co. at bauma 2019 in Munich Germany. Barry Pennypacker president and CEO of Manitowoc Cranes presented the South Korean company with a celebratory plaque for the occasion and expressed gratitude to Shinwoo Development Co. president I.H. Kim for the company’s contribution to the success of Potain tower cranes in the region.
Manitowoc has recognized its longstanding dealer Kranark during bauma 2019. Founded in 2013 Kranark provides both the sale rental and superior service of Grove cranes to companies across Russia.
Manitowoc has officially launched for North America its biggest Grove Hydraulic Crawler (GHC) crane the new GHC140. It’s the latest in a long line of telescoping crawler cranes with enhanced features and best-in-class load charts.
Manitowoc has greatly expanded its service and support offerings and is featuring them at bauma 2019. At booths FS 1201 FS 1202 und FS 1302/1 the company is calling attention to a diverse portfolio of tools and services that bolster its crane and technologies lineup.
Towering over the Manitowoc stand at bauma 2019 is the new Potain MDT 809 the largest topless crane ever built by the manufacturer. While delivering unprecedented lift capacity and reach the new crane also boasts an advanced design that provides reduced operating costs and easier assembly for owners.
In 2018 Manitowoc’s factory in Niella Tanaro Italy boosted production of Grove rough-terrain cranes to better serve customers in Europe Africa the Middle East and Asia-Pacific and this enhanced capability is highlighted at bauma 2019. The company is showing two rough-terrain cranes at the exhibition a 100 t capacity GRT8100 and a 51 t capacity GRT655L. The GRT8100 on show was built at the Italian plant while Manitowoc plans to start building the GRT655L there in future.
The new Potain Hup C 40-30 is unique to Manitowoc’s Potain self-erecting tower crane line. This crane is from the groundbreaking Hup range and is enhanced with crawler tracks for ultimate mobility on job sites with challenging terrain (hence the “C” in the model’s name).
Potain has previewed its first mobile Hup self-erecting crane the Hup M 28-22 at bauma 2019. The Hup M 28-22 is the third model from the groundbreaking Hup self-erecting crane range but the first to prioritize mobility.
At bauma 2019 Manitowoc launches an impressive new unit in the five-axle category and two new three-axle models. Andreas Cremer global product director for all-terrain cranes at Manitowoc said the launch of the new models underlines the company’s increased speed of product development under The Manitowoc Way and its ongoing commitment to building cranes that offer outstanding return on investment.
A Grove GMK6400 supplied by lifting experts WA Universal Rigging & Cranes proved to be the best choice for a series of lifts on the new Ritz-Carlton taking shape in Perth Australia. The hotel is set to become the centerpiece of the city’s prestigious waterside precinct. But space is at a premium on the Elizabeth Quay site where the A$500 million hotel sits just 30 m from the waterfront.
Manitowoc Cranes has appointed a new Potain self-erecting crane dealer Leavitt Cranes. The company will sell and support the cranes in Washington and Oregon as well as providing consultation and training. The Washington-based company a division of Pacific Northwest Company has an extensive history of equipment sales and rentals in the region which will enable it to leverage an already diverse customer base and years of sales service and training experience for Potain customers.
