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.
• VA Techsys will provide comprehensive support for the full range of Grove all-terrain and rough-terrain cranes in Thailand.
• Technicians from VA Techsys have already completed extensive Manitowoc training programs in readiness for its new responsibilities.
• The Dutch heavy lift company needed a 150 t addition to its fleet and opted for a used machine from Manitowoc.
• Manitowoc provided a range of updates to ensure the crane not only worked perfectly but looked great too.
• Manitowoc will announce a significant new crane introduction at bauma China 2024 and showcase the features and benefits of its full product range on an interactive 510 sq. m booth.
• The Company will also highlight its cranes that have helped shape global infrastructure and honor its top dealers during the show.
• Manitowoc enhances its customer-focused operations with a new service location to meet growing demand.
• The facility will help the company strengthen its aftermarket service in the local UK market.
• A team of skilled and experienced service technicians will be based at the 2,750 m2 facility.
• Manitowoc and local dealer Shawmut Equipment are helping Sprague Energy receive and stage massive wind turbine components for transport from Sprague’s Mack Point terminal in Searsport, Maine.
• The effort is part of a significant investment in renewable energy infrastructure in the state.
• A fleet of Manitowoc crawler cranes is completing up to 30 complex lifts a day, with loads of up to 101 USt.
• SOFIALEX finished a four-month prefabricated construction project in Mionnay, France, using four Potain Igo T 130 cranes rented from local dealer Valente Grue Assistance.
• The 8 t capacity cranes were ideally suited to the project, offering rapid installation and reliable operation.
• Logistics company Fu Yifa has expanded its fleet with a Grove GMK5250XL-1 as part of its commitment to continual innovation and operational excellence.
• The crane’s strength, reach, and maneuverability fit perfectly with the needs of the company’s diverse range of projects.
• The Polish crane rental company added the new crane following previous success with Grove.
• Local dealer Zeppelin Polska will provide full sales and service support.
• Azinvest, a top Azerbaijani construction company, purchased two used Potain MC 120B tower cranes to lead construction on a new wellness center in Karabagh.
• The cranes were selected for their reliability and cost-effectiveness and were sold through AS Texnika, Manitowoc’s local dealer, which also fully refurbished the cranes ahead of delivery.
• One MDT 809 with a custom 279-foot (85 m) jib can reach most of the perimeter of an art museum renovation project in Maryland.
• A second unit is delivering the required jib-end lifting power for an office building overhaul at Georgetown University.
• The MDT 809 is Potain’s largest topless tower crane for the U.S. market.
• The Spanish crane rental company added two new GMK3060L-1 all-terrain cranes after great experiences with its first GMK3060L-1, purchased in 2022.
• Grúas del Vallés will use the versatile cranes across multiple applications.
• The Grove GMK5250XL-1 is the latest model in the company’s rental fleet, which includes 14 Grove models.
• Baldini Group’s owners love the strength and power of the crane, while the operators praise its easy set-up and intuitive design.
