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Reliable Potain cranes fuel growth at Sutek

Sutek, one of Russia’s largest tower crane rental companies, has invested strongly in Potain cranes over the past decade and the additions have helped drive success for the company.

Manitowoc opens training centre in Pune

The latest Manitowoc Crane Care training centre has been inaugurated at the Potain manufacturing facility in Pune.

Manitowoc opens new training centre in Pune

The new centre is equipped with simulators that replicate the operational systems on Potain cranes.

Manitowoc updates its free diagnostic mobile app

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

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.

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.

NFT expands Potain fleet in Kuwait

NFT, one of the world's leading tower crane suppliers, has boosted its market presence in Kuwait with a number of deliveries to major projects in the country. One of the most significant has seen the first Potain self-erecting cranes enter the country.

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.

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.

Manitowoc appoints new Potain dealer for Indonesia

Manitowoc has strengthened its operations in Southeast Asia with the appointment of Multicrane Perkasa as its new dealer for Potain cranes in Indonesia.

Manitowoc enhances training programmes in Central America

Manitowoc Cranes has expanded its Spanish-language Crane Care training programmes in Central America and the Caribbean, focusing on enhancing aftermarket service quality in the region. Unlike training sessions offered in the past, where trainees had to travel to the US and attend classes in English, courses now give technicians who don?t speak English the chance to be trained in their native language and to avoid high travel expenses.

Kesar Constructions uses Potain MCi 85 A to build mall in India

Founded in 2000 and based in Madhya Pradesh, India, Kesar Constructions specialises in residential, commercial, and industrial projects. In 2013, the company bought its first Potain crane, an MCi 85 A. The unit was selected off the back of its reputation for reliability and productivity and Sumer Singh Rathore, owner of Kesar Constructions, liked the fact it was built locally.

First Potain MCT Crane in Karnataka

Crane rental company Everest Construction Equipment debuted the first Potain MCT 85 crane in Karnataka, where it was leased for the construction of a 27-story residential project called Mangalore Bhandary Heights.

Manitowoc Cranes at Excon 2015

At Excon 2015, Manitowoc will be exhibiting its two best-in-class cranes from Potain and Grove. The company will be showcasing the cranes at booth #OD15 in the outdoor area during South Asia?s largest construction equipment and technology trade fair at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre

Potain Cranes at Kochi

Kochi is one of the fast growing cities in India with a lot of residential and infrastructure developments happening across the city. Potain tower cranes are part of these developments. Three Potain tower cranes are currently building three luxury residential developments across the city, which is the most densely populated in Kerala.

Lifting Solutions

The future trend in material handling systems will be towards lighter, higher-efficiency equipment. The power consumption, material of construction, operating noise levels and eco-friendly features of this equipment will play a big role while introducing

Manitowoc to provide mobile service in Chile

Manitowoc Crane Care has launched a new mobile truck service to support crane owners when working in remote locations throughout Chile. The new Dodge RAM 3500 pickup service trucks will provide maintenance and support for those working in the construction and mining industries in the country.

Afcons Relies on Grove Cranes

A total of 19 Grove rough-terrain cranes is at the heart of one of Asia's most ambitious road building projects. More than 8,000 workers are involved in the Jammu to Udhampur Highway project, where the Grove cranes are helping to build 54 bridges, 16 viaducts, eight cross ducts and four tunnels.

We are optimistic that we will see some positive signs in 2014

Overall, this year will be good for mobile cranes in India. For us, the key will be building our support network and ensuring we are well-positioned for the opportunities that come along in 2014.

Getting ready for the upturn

In spite of the unfavourable market dynamics, most of the OEMs have adopted innovative strategies to sustain themselves while keeping an eye on the coming boom. Innovative strategies are developed to retain existing customers

Potain Tower Cranes at Work on Bridge in Turkey

Two Potain tower cranes are building a 610-m-long cable-stayed bridge in southeast Turkey.The two MC 235 Bs are working ten hours a day at the 30-month project, which will create a vital connection across the Ataturk Dam Reservoir on the Euphrates River. The 10 T capacity MC 235 Bs were supplied to main contactor Gulsan Co by Potainvs Turkish dealer Tekno Vint, which is the largest tower crane operator in Turkey. Sinan Tnreyen, Group Director at Tekno Vint, says the Potain cranes are ideal f

Potain cranes on the job

A leading Indian contractor relies on Potain cranes for a landmark project.One of India?s largest contractors is using three of its seven?strong fleet of Potain tower cranes to build Wave One, a landmark commercial development in Noida. Leighton Welspun Contractors deployed the MC 125s at the job site in 2011 and they will continue to work 22 hours a day,

Manitowoc posts double-digit growth in Q3

The third-quarter 2013 net sales in Manitowoc?s crane segment were $612.6 million, up 10.4 per cent from $555.1 million in the third quarter of 2012. Primary drivers were continued growth in the Americas and in crawler crane sales.

Manitowoc and Orlaco partner

Manitowoc signed a five year strategic agreement with Orlaco, a global camera system specialist, to provide and develop after-market camera systems for Manitowoc cranes

Potain Offers Perfect Solution for Indiabulls

A combination of product quality, engineering knowledge and customer support convinced Indiabulls to purchase Potain cranes from Manitowoc for its three high-rise towers in Mumbai.

Manitowoc Cranes at bC India

On-stand training plus new products from Manitowoc Cranes at bC India 2013. Manitowoc is pledging a strong presence at bC India 2013, to reinforce its position as a major player in the growing Indian construction market. The show, which takes place in Mumbai in February at Bandra Kurla Complex, will see Manitowoc exhibiting a variety of cranes at its 816 sq m booth.

Manitowocs products are built to the highest possible standards

Manitowoc has more than a hundred years of experience in manufacturing cranes.Our global competence means we produce cranes of the highest quality that have a proven track record on an international scale.

Grove cranes for Gebr. Markewitsch

The German rental company Gebr. Markewitsch has acquired three new Grove all-terrain cranes. The company already owns Grove cranes and has purchased six in the past three years, including the current order.

Manitowoc Meets the Challenge

Four Manitowoc Crane Care technicians were challenged with mounting a Manitowoc 18000 crawler crane to a barge ? while the barge was still under construction.

Potain cranes at U'khand hydel power project

Two Potain MC 475 special application cranes are at the centre of a major hydroelectric power project in northern India. Access to the job was a huge challenge,

John Bittner gets new role

John Bittner has been promoted to the newly created position of vice president of global marketing for Manitowoc Cranes. Bittner previously held the position of director of global marketing for Manitowoc Crane Care, the company?s customer service division.

Hayden-Murphy gains EnCORE Partner status

Hayden-Murphy Equipment is the newest company to qualify for the Manitowoc Crane Care EnCORE Partner programme network.Hayden-Murphy is a Manitowoc distributor based in Minneapolis, Minn., and has been in business since 1957.

Manitowoc inaugurates Charlieu facility

Manitowoc welcomed nearly 400 guests to its factory in Charlieu, France this autumn to showcase expansions and upgrades incor?porated into the facility over the past 12 months. The inau?guration high??lighted Manito?woc?s stra?tegy of leveraging the Charlieu facility as a Center of Exce?llence.

Manitowoc Crane Care is a huge differentiator

We focus on cost of ownership for our customers and onsite productivity. That means high quality manufacturing, backed up with the best customer support to ensure our cranes can keep working at their optimum productivity for as long as possible,? says Prem Naithani, National Sales Manager, Mobile and Crawler Cranes, Manitowoc Cranes India.

H&E Salt Lake City joins EnCORE

Manitowoc Crane Care certified H&E Equip?ment's Salt Lake City branch for its EnCORE Partners programme. This is the second H&E location to qualify as an EnCORE Partner and the branch is now qualified to re-manufacture Manitowoc, Grove and National Crane products.

Manitowoc's UN Mobilkraner dealership

Manitowoc has extended its dealership with UN Mobilkraner in Denmark to Sweden. UN Mobil-kraner is one of the best at providing mobile crane support and sales across Scandinavia.

New EnCORE Partner for US

Shawmut Equipment, a Manitowoc distributor based in New England, is the newest company in the Manitowoc Crane Care EnCORE Partner programme network.

Manitowoc unveils new crane for Russia

Global Cranes, a Grove and Potain dealer, had several Manitowoc cranes on its booth at CTT 2011, including a new crane built specifically for the Russian market.

New Mobile Truck Crane

Manitowoc has introduced Dongyue brand in India with the GT25-5A crane.

Manitowoc Crane Care differentiates us from other companies

?Safety is a high priority for Manitowoc in everything we do, from manufacturing our cranes through to delivery to customers, says Raman Joshi, Managing Director, Manitowoc Cranes in an exculsive interview with Equipment India.

Manitowoc at BC India

The inaugural BC India tradeshow will see Manitowoc cranes from its mobile and tower crane brands, together with interactive displays and information on its range of products and services.

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