• 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.
• Manitowoc returns to The ARA Show, which will take place Oct. 17 – 20, 2021 in Las Vegas.
• Manitowoc will show its SCD15 carrydeck crane that features a redesigned, lighter platform, a larger cab with easy to operate proportional lever controls and full-color, graphical RCL.
• The crane boasts a compact footprint, long reach and hefty capacity, all of which make it ideal for rental work.
• BKL Baukran Logistik is using five Potain tower cranes to construct a new residential development in Hannover, Germany, with 160 housing units.
• BKL chose the cranes for their reliability, compact dimensions, and quick and simple assembly.
• Equipped with the CCS crane control system, the cranes lift loads more efficiently and effectively.
• UAE-based company has six Manitowoc cranes in its fleet and added another to support growing workloads
• Among the applications for the new crane is specialist man-riding operations to help Lamprell personnel access hard-to-reach spots on its many projects.
• With conventional crane solutions off the table for a variety of reasons, restoration of the historic Minneapolis Third Avenue bridge called for an innovative new approach.
• Potain MDT topless cranes were built into the piers of the bridge, as traditional anchoring solutions would have required too much space.
• The solution is working so well that the contractors plan to take it into consideration right from the start of future bridge projects — even where more typical solutions would fit.
• Mobile Crane Asia (MCA) will provide comprehensive parts and service support to Grove all-terrain cranes
• The company has decades of experience in the crane service sector and is already well-trained in Grove parts and service programs.
• Effective September 2021, Stirnimann will provide Manitowoc customers in Denmark, the Faroe Islands and Greenland with Potain top-slewing and self-erecting cranes, as well as rental, parts and aftermarket services.
• Stirnimann is a long-standing distributor of Potain cranes in Switzerland and Austria and is excited to expand its territories.
• Manitowoc is excited for the opportunity to discuss customers’ challenges with them in person at the forthcoming Vertikal Days exhibition, held September 22-23 at the East of England Showground in Peterborough, UK.
• At booth no. 106-107, Manitowoc will showcase the new Grove GMK5150L-1 all-terrain crane and the market leading Potain Hup 40-30 self-erecting crane, along with a host of value-adding aftermarket and financing solutions.
• Kanson Crane & Heavy Transport trusted the performance of the Grove GMK4100L-1 model after positive experiences with the predecessor GMK4100L
• The cranes have a compact design and deliver powerful performance, and Kanson will use them on construction projects across Hong Kong.
• Central Trenec, a company that services the oil sector, has been using the Grove crane since July 2020 for challenging jobs that require precision and strength.
• The Grove all-terrain crane has enabled the company to complete jobs faster than what was initially requested by customers.
• The GMK5150L joins other Grove and Manitowoc cranes in Central Trenec’s fleet, some of which have been in reliable operation for more than 15 years.
• Repower of the popular crane with new Cummins X12 Tier 4 Final engine offers an extra 25 bhp.
• Additional changes were the result of user feedback through Manitowoc’s Voice of the Customer program.
• Changes to outrigger design and placement enhances setup procedure; new rear-access ladder option adds practicality to day-to-day use.
• Aparna Constructions and Estates trusts Potain cranes for their reliable performance and excellent return on investment
• The company’s positive results with the hammerhead MCi 85 A gave it the confidence to invest in several units of the successor model, the topless MCT 85.
• An MD 485 top-slewing crane and an Igo T 85 A self-erecting crane were strategically positioned to reach the full Haverly Apartments jobsite.
• Both cranes were assembled in tight spaces and needed to offer a small footprint to fit on the jobsite without sacrificing reach. The solution:
o An MD 485 with ZX 6830 cross-base — impressive free-standing heights and small 19.7 sq ft footprint without requiring a poured foundation.
