• 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
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.
• 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.
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.
Manitowoc appoints VA Techsys as official Grove dealer in Thailand
• 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.
Lawson Haulage and Crane Hire has added a Grove GMK5250XL-1 all-terrain crane to its fleet: its largest mobile crane and first Grove.
The 250 t capacity crane has a 78.5 m long and strong boom, giving the company access to new contracts across northern England and southern Scotland.
Lawson invested after seeing the Grove GMK5250XL-1’s advanced technical features and the superb Manitowoc customer support set-up, including the new Barnsley facility that opened last year.
Manitowoc is set to introduce several new products and expanded aftermarket services, including hybrid-electric cranes, advanced digital tools, and an expanded suite of lifecycle services.
Manitowoc’s use of plug-in hybrid power, HVO 100 fuel capabilities, telematics, remote diagnostics, crane refurbishment, and Certified Used offerings positions the Company as a preferred provider, effectively serving customers’ lifting needs through the product lifecycle.
RIHAM will provide comprehensive crane and aftersales services for Grove cranes in Kuwait, delivering industry-leading product support for local customers.
The company’s first orders include several cranes for sale to the local market.
The new crane boasts 200 USt capacity and a 185-ft main boom, delivering heavy-duty lifting power in applications that require solid pick-and-carry capabilities.
The GHC200 reinforces the GHC (Grove Hydraulic Crawler) crane series, which has become very popular because of its versatility and performance on uneven terrain.
The Grove RT700E rough-terrain crane is no longer in production but is still working on jobsites worldwide, delivering productive service day in and day out.
One customer in Qatar loved its 20-year-old RT700E crane so much that instead of moving it on, the company opted for a full refurbishment from Manitowoc’s EnCORE program.
• The 500-USt Grove, the first in North America, successfully lifted and placed heavy concrete panels during a week-long project in Washington state. • NessCampbell’s team skillfully operated the crane in challenging weather and on uneven terrain.
• Manitowoc hosted a diverse group of customers from around the world at its tower crane factory in Zhangjiagang, China. • The event provided an opportunity for attendees to witness the high quality standards and efficiency of local manufacturing processes as well as to understand some of the latest manufacturing innovations from Potain.
• The new model was revealed to the French market at Batimat in Paris late last year but will be on display to a global audience for the first time at bauma 2025. Visitors will get the chance to check out its advanced capabilities. • It is perfectly matched to builders’ carpenters’, and roofers’ needs for home construction and renovation.
