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Demand for locally-manufactured bearings has been rising

Sujeeth Pai, Director, Industrial Business, SKF India, speaks on the company’s approach to innovation and product development.

Grove Brings All-Wheel Steering to TTS9000-2 Truck Crane

Featuring all-wheel steering and a six-section boom that extends from 36 to 169 feet, Grove has introduced the TTS9000-2 truck crane.

Grove boosts telecrawler portfolio with mid-size GHC85

Manitowoc has added an eighth model to its telescoping crawler crane range in the Americas.

Grove boosts telecrawler portfolio with mid-size GHC85

Manitowoc has added an eighth model to its telescoping crawler crane range in the Americas.

Linde launches new C-MATIC robotic trucks

Germany-based Linde Material Handling is adding the new C-MATIC robotic trucks that can handle maximum loads of 600, 1,000, and 1,500 kg faster and more agilely than previous models.

Towering up

Crawler cranes are expected to see a surge in demand with the spurt in infrastructure development projects.

KAS Crane Hire renews fleet with UK’s first Grove GMK3060L-1

North Devon-based mobile crane rental company KAS Crane Hire took delivery of the UK’s first GMK3060L-1 all-terrain crane with the next generation of Grove carrier cab in June 2021.

Scotland’s first Grove GMK5250XL-1 goes to Horizon Reinforcing & Crane Hire

Horizon Reinforcing & Crane Hire from Falkirk in the Central Lowlands of Scotland has become the first rental company in the country to offer the new Grove GMK5250XL-1 all-terrain crane from Manitowoc.

Updates to Grove TMS9000-2 truck crane add more power & faster setup

Manitowoc’s 115 USt capacity Grove TMS9000-2 has been a firm favourite in the truck-mounted crane market ever since its launch in 2017.

Manitowoc to showcase new product strength at The Utility Expo

Manitowoc will display three of its strongest new offerings for the utilities market at The Utility Expo this year: the National Crane NBT60XL boom truck; the NBT45-2, a compact 45-tonne model from its new NBT40-2 Series; and the Grove GHC110 telescoping crawler crane that just launched in July.

Updates to Grove TMS9000-2 truck crane add more power and faster setup

Repower of the popular crane with new Cummins X12 Tier 4 Final engine offers an extra 25 bhp.

Manitowoc to showcase new product strength at The Utility Expo

Two new National Crane models — the NBT60XL and the NBT45-2 — will anchor the Manitowoc booth in Louisville, Kentucky.

Manitowoc to showcase latest Grove mobile cranes at GIS

Between October 7 and 9, Manitowoc will bring the latest additions to the Grove mobile crane range to booth F8-H5 at the GIS exhibition in Piacenza, Italy.

New generation Grove carrier cab debuts in Germany

The first customer in Germany to take delivery of a Grove GMK3060L-1 with the new carrier cab was Arbeitsbühnen Gagarin.

New generation Grove carrier cab debuts in Germany

The first customer in Germany to take delivery of a Grove GMK3060L-1 with the new carrier cab was Arbeitsbühnen Gagarin.

New generation Grove carrier cab debuts in Germany

German rental company Arbeitsbühnen Gagarin is the first Manitowoc customer in Germany to receive a Grove all-terrain crane with the latest carrier cab and is thrilled with both the modern exterior and spacious and ergonomic interior.

Manitowoc to showcase latest Grove mobile cranes at GIS

Manitowoc will be showcasing the latest Grove mobile crane innovations at the eighth edition of the Italian lifting show GIS, taking place October 7-9 in Piacenza, Italy.

Grove GHC130 provides Terra E&C with precision in ecologically sensitive job

Wisconsin-based Terra Engineering & Construction’s website proudly proclaims that the company actively “seeks out the difficult watercourse projects that may discourage other contractors” — and while this is largely due to Terra’s skilled workforce and years of experience in that sector, having access to a Grove GHC130 telescopic crawler crane also proved crucial in helping it meet the strict deadline imposed on one of its most recent environmentally sensitive projects.

MPM Rental adds three new Grove RT9130E-2s for Chile’s dynamic mining sector

After success with its first RT9130E-2 unit purchased in 2013, the company triples down on its Grove offerings for Chile’s market.

Moretti Adds Third Grove Allterrain Crane to Fleet

Italian construction company Moretti has added a third Grove all-terrain crane to its fleet, a GMK4100L-1. During the handover, Roberto Zucchi, sales manager at Manitowoc Italy, presented a handover key to Evangelista Zampatti, CEO of Moretti.

Six new Grove all-terrain cranes for J&D Pierce

In late November 2020, Scottish steelwork contractor J&D Pierce took delivery of six new Grove all-terrain cranes: two GMK3060L, one GMK4090, two GMK4100L-1 and one GMK5150L model.

Moretti adds third Grove all-terrain crane to fleet

Italian construction company Moretti has added a third Grove all-terrain crane to its fleet, a GMK4100L-1. During the handover, Roberto Zucchi, sales manager at Manitowoc Italy, presented a handover key to Evangelista Zampatti, CEO of Moretti.

Grove GHC130 provides Terra E&C with strength & precision in ecologically sensitive job

An environmentally sensitive and time-restricted project called for reconstruction of a river embankment and relaying of a gas line with minimal disturbance.

Grove GMK5150L proves a reliable allrounder for Austrian company HABAU

Since May 2018, a Grove GMK5150L has been in use in the precast parts assembly department of Austrian company HABAU Hoch- und Tiefbaugesellschaft m.b.H. – to the satisfaction of everyone.

Moretti adds third Grove all-terrain crane to fleet

The 100 t capacity four-axle crane offers best-in-class load charts from an extremely compact format.

Six new Grove all-terrain cranes for J&D Pierce

In late November 2020, Scottish steelwork contractor J & D Pierce took delivery of six new Grove all-terrain cranes: two GMK3060L, one GMK4090, two GMK4100L-1 and one GMK5150L model.

Versatile trio of Grove all-terrain cranes delivered to German company Neeb

The employees of German company Neeb were happy to receive three new Grove all-terrain cranes during a handover at the Manitowoc factory in Wilhelmshaven in November 2020.

Versatile trio of Grove all-terrain cranes delivered to Neeb

Versatile trio of Grove all-terrain cranes delivered to Neeb

Prepare for comfort

Manitowoc introduces state-of-the-art driver’s cab ‘cab2020’ on Grove three-axle all-terrain cranes.

Tamimi Rentals invests in Grove

Tamimi Rentals is using a large investment in Grove rough-terrain cranes to drive expansion at the company’s construction division, to help it win more work in oil and gas fields.

Asia-Pacifi c’s fi rst Grove GMK3050-2 heads to Porter Cranes

Rental company Porter Cranes has received the fi rst Grove GMK3050-2 in Asia-Pacifi c, and the new model was delivered to the company’s yard in Hamilton, New Zealand by Manitowoc’s local dealer, TRT, which weighed and tested the unit ahead of putting it to work.

Asia-Pacific’s first Grove GMK3050-2 heads to Porter Cranes

The new model was delivered to the company’s yard in Hamilton, New Zealand by Manitowoc’s local dealer, TRT, which weighed and tested the unit ahead of putting it to work.

10 Steps to Safe and Efficient Tower Crane Erection

Manitowoc Crane Care’s Didier Forest is a 32-year veteran of the company. He has co-authored several technical manuals on tower crane erection and trains Crane Care technicians at Manitowoc’s Training Center in Saint Pierre de Chandieu, France.

Manitowoc updates its free diagnostic mobile app

Manitowoc has updated its free diagnostic app to include Crane Control System (CCS)-equipped Potain tower cranes.

Crane Norway Group adds nine new Grove all-terrain cranes to its fleet

Crane Norway Group recently purchased nine new Grove all-terrain cranes to add to its fleet and to meet increased demand from customers for high capacity cranes

UK’s first Grove GMK5200-1 all-terrain crane delivered

England’s leading mobile crane hire and contract lifting specialists, John Sutch Cranes, recently added a Grove GMK5200-1 all-terrain crane to its fleet

German group orders 17 new Grove all-terrain cranes

Germany’s MAXIKraft Group has placed a major order with Manitowoc for 17 new Grove all-terrain cranes, the first six of which were delivered at the end of June

R&D Crane buys new Grove all-terrain crane

The addition of the 300 USt (250 t) all-terrain crane was fuelled by increased demand in the market

Nebraska adds new Grove crane

Nebraska Crane has added Grove’s longest-reaching, highest-capacity rough-terrain (RT) crane: the GRT9165, to its fleet. The Kearney, Nebraska-based rental company has almost 95 per cent of its rough-terrain fleet with Grove cranes.

Steenhoff adds new Grove GMK5250L-1

Steenhoff GmbH & Co. KG from Rhauderfehn in Ostfriesland, Northern Germany, took ownership of a GMK5250L-1, a strong and versatile five-axle crane from Grove, featuring 250 t capacity and 70 m long main boom.

Manitowoc debuts Grove GMK5250XL-1 crane in UK

Southern Cranes & Access became the first Manitowoc customer in the UK to receive a new Grove GMK5250XL-1. Manitowoc announced the debut of the new five-axle all-terrain crane at bauma 2019 and its arrival on the UK crane hire market has been hotly anticipated.

UK rental player takes delivery of Grove GMK5250XL-1 crane

Southern Cranes & Access became the first Manitowoc customer in the UK to receive a new Grove GMK5250XL-1

Steenhoff to erect Potain tower cranes with new Grove GMK5250L-1

At the end of May, Steenhoff GmbH & Co. KG from Rhauderfehn in Ostfriesland, Northern Germany, took ownership of a GMK5250L-1

Nebraska Crane adds new Grove RT crane

Nebraska Crane strengthened its fleet of cranes with the addition of Grove’s longest-reaching, highest-capacity rough-terrain crane

Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority receives Grove training in Italy

Technicians from Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority (GPHA) visited Manitowoc's facility in Niella Tanaro, Italy, to learn proactive maintenance and basic repairs on the Grove RT530E-2 rough-terrain crane.

Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority receive Grove training in Italy

Technicians from Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority (GPHA) visited Manitowoc?s facility in Niella Tanaro, Italy, to learn proactive maintenance and basic repairs on the Grove RT530E-2 rough-terrain crane.

Manitowoc unveils Grove GRT8120 rough-terrain crane

Manitowoc Cranes has unveiled its latest rough-terrain crane: the Grove GRT8120. The latest in the GRT line of rough-terrain cranes, the Grove GRT8120 will be on display at Conexpo 2020 in March, and it is one of the six brand-new cranes that the company is introducing at the show, along with several others making their North American debuts.

Tiong Woon adds Grove GMK6300L-1 crane

Tiong Woon Crane & Transport recently added a Grove GMK6300L-1 to its fleet and has deployed it to lift replacement parts at Shell Jurong Island, Shell?s largest refinery in the Asia-Pacific region.

Manitowoc unveils Grove GRT8120 rough-terrain crane

Manitowoc Cranes has unveiled its latest rough-terrain crane: the Grove GRT8120. The latest in the GRT line of rough-terrain cranes, the Grove GRT8120 will be on display at Conexpo 2020 in March, and it is one of the six brand-new cranes that the company is introducing at the show, along with several others making their North American debuts.

Manitowoc to debut six new cranes at CONEXPO 2020

Manitowoc Cranes will unveil six new cranes at CONEXPO in 2020. In addition, four other crane models that were introduced in 2018 and 2019 will also be on display at the company?s booth, with several making their North American debuts. I

RAR Group puts new Grove GMK6400 on wind farm job

Australian crane specialist RAR Group has put a new Grove GMK6400 crane on one of the largest wind farms in New South Wales. The Capital Wind Farm job saw the crane used to maintain gearboxes on a number of the 67 turbines at the 140.7-MW facility.

Manitowoc appoints new dealer in Mexico

Long-standing Manitowoc Cranes dealers, Sitsa and Tracsa, are now the exclusive distributors for Grove and National Crane products in Mexico.

Irving Equipment adds two Grove cranes

Irving Equipment has strengthened its fleet by adding two new Manitowoc cranes: a GMK5250L and a TMS9000-2. With the two cranes, the Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada-based construction company is able to perform two-hook operations, which boosts its competitive edge.

Manitowoc to showcase cranes at Excon 2019

Manitowoc will showcase its two best-in class cranes from Potain and Grove at booth #OD69 during Excon 2019, South Asia?s largest construction equipment and technology trade fair, which takes place during December 10-14.

Grove RT cranes deliver smooth lifts at Middle East oil fields

Obaid Kneish and Sons General Transport Establishment (Obaid Kneish and Sons) is successfully using three Grove GRT8100 rough terrain cranes for lifting operations at oil fields in the Middle East.

Manitowoc opens new facility in the Philippines

Manitowoc has opened a new 2,900 sq m facility with a warehouse and a workshop in Molino, Cavite, south of the Philippines capital, Manila.

Manitowoc Cranes on display at MATEXPO 2019

Two of Manitowoc Cranes? key Belgian distributors presented a range of its equipment at MATEXPO 2019, Belgium?s biggest trade fair for construction machinery, taken place in Kortrijk, Belgium.

Walter Payton Power Equipment opens new facility

Walter Payton Power Equipment (WPPE) has completed construction of a new state-of-the-art facility in Lebanon, Indiana, just south of its previous Lebanon location.

Shawmut Equipment opens new facility in Halifax

Shawmut Equipment of Canada, one of Manitowoc Crane?s dealer partners for success in North America, has opened a new facility in Elmsdale, Canada, near Halifax in Nova Scotia.

US Vice President visits Manitowoc facility

The United States Vice President Mike Pence addressed more than 1,000 Manitowoc employees at an event hosted by the company at its manufacturing facility in Shady Grove, Pennsylvania.

Spanish rental co buys four GMK4100L-1 all-terrain cranes

Manitowoc has delivered four Grove GMK4100L-1 all-terrain cranes to Spanish rental company Transportes y Gr?as Aguado.

Grove and Strongco celebrate six decades of dealer success in Canada

Grove and Strongco celebrated 60 years of doing business together during a special ceremony at bauma 2019 in Munich, Germany.

Manitowoc hosts open house in new S?o Paulo office

Manitowoc introduced customers to its new office in S?o Paulo, Brazil.

Manitowoc launches three Grove all-terrain cranes at bauma 2019

At bauma 2019, Manitowoc launched new Grove all-terrain crane unit in the five-axle category and two new three-axle models.

Metcalf Crane Services uses heavy-duty jib for Grove GMK5250L

Australian rental company Metcalf Crane Services utilised the integrated heavy-duty jib (known locally as a ?machinery runner?) on a Grove GMK5250L to handle the delicate unloading and installation of wall panels for a new rail corridor project in Seaford, Victoria.

Grove GMKs perform tandem lift at Detroit

JJ Curran, a Detroit, Michigan-based crane rental and lifting service, was recently called upon to help with a massive lifting job at the city docks.

Grove GMK4100L installs major footbridge in Manila

Steel Centre Philippines, a specialist in the design, fabrication and erection of steel structures, used a Grove GMK4100L all-terrain crane to install a 28 m footbridge in the Philippines. Working for Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, a government agency, the company positioned the 20 t bridge in just 30 minutes.

Manitowoc promotes technologies at Colombian event

Manitowoc showed its most innovative technologies and modern cranes at the 15th National Congress of Infrastructure in Cartagena, Colombia, the country?s largest infrastructure event.

Grove to launch upgraded GMK3060 at bauma 2019

Manitowoc Cranes will launch an upgrade of the three-axle Grove GMK3060 all-terrain crane at bauma 2019 in Munich. The new GMK3060L is based on its predecessor?s design but has a longer boom (157.5 ft/48 m instead of 141 ft/43 m) and offers the strongest taxi load charts in its class.

Manitowoc to unveil six new cranes at bauma 2019

Manitowoc will debut six new models from its Grove and Potain lines at bauma 2019 in Munich, Germany. It will also present a technology pavilion that highlights a significant number of customer-focused innovations.

Manitowoc shows new technologies at M&T Expo 2018

Manitowoc presented its innovative crane models and newest technologies for the Latin American market during M&T Expo 2018 in Spo Paulo, Brazil.

Maxim Crane Works bolsters fleet

Maxim Crane Works is adding several Manitowoc cranes to its industry-leading fleet. The company has purchased 19 new cranes that come from the Grove rough-terrain and truck-mounted ranges, as well as the National Crane boom truck line.

Indonesian dealer orders four GMK4100L cranes

PT SH Machinery Indonesia, the dealer for Grove all-terrain cranes in Indonesia, has ordered four GMK4100L cranes to add to its stock. The GMK4100L cranes will arrive in the first quarter of 2019 and PT SH Machinery Indonesia is confident they will prove popular.

Four new Grove cranes ensure smooth sailing at Taiwanese port

Grove?s dealer in Taiwan, Champion Auto, has delivered four new mobile cranes to a port in the south of the country. There are two GMK4100L all-terrain cranes and two RT540E rough-terrain cranes.

Mammoet buys five new Grove GMK4090 cranes

The Dutch heavy-duty logistics company Mammoet has purchased five new Grove GMK4090 all-terrain cranes from the Manitowoc factory in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. The GMK4090 was launched in Q3 2017 and Mammoet has purchased some of the first cranes to come off the production line

Lifting up Expectations

Gone are the days of slowdown and stagnation for mobile cranes market. Many equipment were seen idle with projects not taking off as expected.

Italian contractor taps Grove RT550E cranes

Italian contractor Officine Dandrea (Dandrea) has purchased four brand-new Grove RT550E rough-terrain cranes. Dandrea chose the RT550E due to its compact design, manoeuvrability and superior lifting performance at height.

Manitowoc delivers 100th GMK4100L-1

Manitowoc has delivered its 100th Grove GMK4100L-1 all terrain crane. The landmark crane was sold to Sollevamenti Mancini, a family-owned rental company based in Tuscany, Italy.

Musselli expands Grove fleet with new GMK5150L

Family-owned Italian rental company Musselli has taken delivery of a new Grove GMK5150L, just months after purchasing a GMK5250L. Musselli, based in northern Italy, chose the GMK5150L due to its application flexibility.

Manitowoc appoints new dealer for South Australia

Manitowoc has increased its support to customers in South Australia (SA) with the appointment of WATM Crane Sales & Service as its exclusive dealer for the region.

New successor to Grove GMK6300L

Manitowoc has announced that it will launch a follow-up to the popular Grove GMK6300L all-terrain crane, which launched in 2010 and became an immediate worldwide hit. The new 300 t (350 USt) capacity model is the GMK6300L-1, and it will continue its predecessor's legacy, bringing new levels of performance leadership to the six-axle category.

Manitowoc releases mobile app

Manitowoc Cranes has announced a new smartphone app that will help customers to diagnose technical issues on their cranes much faster. The free app will be available on iOS and Android devices, and will enable users to understand the numeric diagnostic codes that are generated by their on-board control systems.

Manitowoc launches GMK6300L-1

Manitowoc has announced the launch of a follow-up to the popular Grove GMK6300L all-terrain crane, which launched in 2010. The new 300 t (350 USt) capacity model is the GMK6300L-1, and it will continue its predecessor?s legacy, bringing new levels of performance leadership to the six-axle category.

PT Saranabaja Perkasa buys Grove all-terrain cranes

PT Saranabaja Perkasa has received three new Grove all-terrain cranes. Two are GMK4100L units while the third is a GMK5220. All were purchased from local dealer PT SH Machinery Indonesia.

Grove launches new all-terrain taxi crane

Manitowoc has introduced a new all-terrain crane, Grove GMK4090. The new taxi crane features a modern, compact design that puts emphasis on roadability and manoeuvrability. The new crane comes in response to customer demand for lightweight, flexible taxi cranes in the 90 t (100 USt) capacity class.

Compact GMK4100L-1 tackles crowded Melbourne job sites

Crane rental company Skylift Crane Services is depending on the Grove GMK4100L-1 long-boom series of all-terrain cranes to perform jobs at a congested site in downtown Melbourne .

Manitowoc presents new cranes and technologies in Colombia

Manitowoc had a successful appearance at the 14th National Congress of Infrastructure, Colombia?s largest infrastructure congress, held at the end of last year in Cartagena. The company brought to the event a team of experts in sales and aftermarket sales to present new products, technologies and services for the Latin American market.

Chilean rental company buys Grove crawler crane

Burger Crane Company (Burger), a Santiago-based crane rental firm, has taken delivery of a Grove GHC130. The telescoping crawler crane is ready to provide contractors across Chile with great manoeuverability on rugged terrain, telescoping boom versatility and 100 per cent pick-and-carry capability, helping them to increase efficiency on a wide variety of lifting projects.

Manitowoc appoints new Grove distributor in Poland

Manitowoc has appointed Zeppelin Polska as a distributor of Grove cranes in Poland. Based in Kajetany, Zeppelin Polska is an established distributor that owns six workshops throughout Poland and employs a team of around 15 sales personnel, as well as 53 field technicians.

Manitowoc showcases new cranes at dealer open day

Grues Levages Investissements (GLI), Manitowoc?s dealer for Grove and Potain cranes in R?union Island, hosted a three-day open house event at its premises in Le Port.

Manitowoc wins award for new models

Manitowoc?s new product development program has been recognised with two cranes that were launched in 2017 earning industry awards. The prize-winning Manitowoc cranes are the Hup 40-30 self-erecting crane from Potain and the TMS9000-2 truck crane from Grove.

Grove launches new all-terrain taxi crane

Manitowoc has introduced a new all-terrain crane, Grove GMK4090. The new taxi crane features a modern, compact design that puts emphasis on roadability and manoeuvrability.

Manitowoc, FIMI celebrate 25-year partnership

Manitowoc and FIMI have marked 25 years of partnership by celebrating at GIS 2017 inPiacenza, Italy. The dealership, based in San Benedetto del Tronto, central Italy, hassupplied Manitowoc products since 1992.

Auto-Klug acquires first Grove GMK4100L-1 crane

The German firm Auto-Klug has acquired its first Grove GMK4100L-1 all-terrain crane. It was delivered to the company?s Bindlach branch in southeast Germany, where it plans to use the crane for a wide range of lifting applications that support its transport operations.

Grove showcases industry-leading cranes at GIS 2017

At the sixth edition of the Italian Cranes and Access and Heavy Transport Show (GIS) 2017 in Piacenza, Italy, Manitowoc Cranes displayed a few of its industry-leading all-terrain cranes, the Grove GMK4100L-1 and GMK5150, which feature new taxi configurations for more efficient road travel.

Grove launches new all-terrain taxi crane

Manitowoc has introduced a new all-terrain crane, Grove GMK4090. The new taxi crane features a modern, compact design that puts emphasis on roadability and manoeuvrability.

Manitowoc appoints new Grove dealers for Asia-Pacific

Manitowoc has appointed two new dealers for its Grove brand in Asia-Pacific to support growing demand in the region for its advanced range of mobile cranes.

Alanoca adds Grove GMK6300L to its fleet

The Bolivian rental company Alanoca has taken delivery of its first Grove GMK6300L all-terrain crane. The El Alto-based rental company added the GMK6300L to its fleet to keep up with the increased demand for lifting solutions in Bolivia, where a large number of construction projects are underway.

Manitowoc showcases cranes and technologies at JDL 2017

Manitowoc and its partners ? Foucherans, France-based OBrent Grue for self-erecting cranes and Belley, France-based Valente Grue Assistance ? worked together to exhibit a wide range of cranes and technologies at Journ?es du Levage 2017 (JDL 2017) in Beaune, France.

Grove rough-terrain crane on rooftop lifting job

The Yuen Long MTR station in Hong Kong is undergoing a series of improvements which include upgrading vehicular access to the site. On the job is a Grove RT550E rough-terrain crane, which Yee Hop Engineering Co Ltd has positioned on the station roof to hoist up construction materials including steel bars and cement with loads weighing up to 14 t.

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