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  • Manitowoc introduces new Potain Igo M self-erecting crane at Batimat in Paris

    • The crane offers multiple configurations for maximum versatility and efficiency on the jobsite. 
    • The Igo M 24-19 is a perfect choice for new home construction or renovation projects.

  • Manitowoc to launch major new product at bauma China 2024

    • 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 opens additional UK service facility to expand crane sales and aftermarket growth

    • 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 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.

  • Fast delivery and ‘like new’ feel for Grove GMK5150L purchased by Q3 Heavy Lift

    • 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 crawler cranes help boost wind energy expansion in Maine

    • 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 completes fast-track build with Potain Igo T 130 cranes

    • 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.

  • Taiwan’s Fu Yifa makes first Grove acquisition with GMK5250XL-1

    • 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.

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New Grove GMK3060L-1 drives busy schedule for Mann Crane Hire

• The crane has been delivered to the Isle of Man and has already completed its first tasks.
• Mann Crane Hire selected the GMK3060L-1 for its class-leading compact design which makes it perfect for accessing narrow jobsites.

Manitowoc teams up with SIA GOOD WORK for Grove mobile crane support in Baltic region

• Manitowoc is partnering with SIA GOOD WORK to provide crane repairs for Grove mobile cranes in Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia.
• Based in Riga, Latvia, SIA GOOD WORK will handle repairs for Grove all-terrain and rough-terrain cranes.

Eight Potain cranes team up to construct Milan’s stunning new CityWave building

• CMB and Colombo Costruzioni – two of the most respected names in Italian construction – are working together to build a groundbreaking new development that has Platinum LEED pre-certification and will be the first mixed-use building in Milan with zero environmental impact.
• The two companies are long-time users of Potain tower cranes and worked with Manitowoc’s Lift Solutions team to select a perfect mix of eight cranes for the building’s unique shape.

Boldt Construction and Manitowoc upgrade Minnesota dam and double its production capacity

• The contractor used two Manitowoc crawler cranes to install new generators producing 4.4 megawatts of electricity per year, doubling the previous capacity of 2.2 megawatts.
• Despite site challenges, Boldt successfully rebuilt the 114-year-old dam powerhouse over several months relying on its own Manitowoc 2250 crawler crane.
• Boldt partnered with Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental to employ a Manitowoc MLC300 VPC-MAX™ to install two new generators on the site.

Dutch crane company receives one of Europe’s first Grove GMK4080L all-terrain cranes

• Kraanverhuur Tholen has purchased a new Grove GMK4080L all-terrain crane.
• The crane is currently renovating a residential home in the Netherlands.

Grove upgrades the GMK6400-1 to GMK6450-1

• 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.

Manitowoc introduces new Potain Igo M self-erecting crane at Batimat in Paris

• The crane offers multiple configurations for maximum versatility and efficiency on the jobsite. 
• The Igo M 24-19 is a perfect choice for new home construction or renovation 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.

Fast delivery and ‘like new’ feel for Grove GMK5150L purchased by Q3 Heavy Lift

• 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 to launch major new product at bauma China 2024

• 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 opens additional UK service facility to expand crane sales and aftermarket growth

• 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 crawler cranes help boost wind energy expansion in Maine

• 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.