we expect the market to peak in the next 2-3 years

Prashant Suryawanshi, Managing Director, Manitowoc Cranes Potain India, speaks on the role of safety in using tower cranes.

CII Excon 2021 to aid India to become second largest CE market by 2030

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has announced the 11th edition of Excon, South Asia’s largest construction equipment, and construction technology trade fair, which will take place at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru from May 17-21, 2022.

Potain cranes fuel success for Indian real estate developer

Aparna Constructions and Estates trusts Potain cranes for their reliable performance and excellent return on investment

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.

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.

Manitowoc opens new training centre in Pune

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

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.

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.

Manta buys two Potain MCT 565 topless cranes in Singapore

Manta Equipment received two brand new Potain MCT 565 M25 topless cranes in Singapore and recorded immediate success with both.

Stirnimann, Grove celebrate 50-year partnership

Stirnimann marked five decades of a successful relationship with Grove at the Manitowoc Cranes booth during CONEXPO 2020.

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 launches new crawler crane

Manitowoc has unveiled its latest crawler crane: the Manitowoc MLC150-1. It is the latest in a line of crawler cranes that have been very successful in North America, especially for their competitive load charts and job site maneuverability.

Potain MD 3200 crane expedites dam project in Canada

A Potain MD 3200 MAXI tower crane is helping with the construction of the Site C Clean Energy Project ? a third dam and hydroelectric generating station on the Peace River in British Columbia (BC), Canada.

Manitowoc launches Potain Hup M 28-22 with 80 km/h transport axle

At the Dach + Holz International exhibition in Stuttgart, Germany, Manitowoc Cranes officially introduced the new Potain Hup M 28-22 mobile self-erecting crane to the German market.

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.

Height of maneuverability

Ceccanti, a Tacoma, Washington-based construction company, needed a crane with superior maneuverability that could handle heavy loads at great heights to assist with the replacement of an old wooden bridge in Ridgefield, Washington.

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.

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.

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.

Potain, Stirnimann celebrate success of new Hup C 40-30 at bauma 2019

At bauma 2019 in Munich, Germany, representatives from Potain and Stirnimann celebrated the success of the new Potain Hup C 40-30 self-erecting tower crane line.

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.

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.

Customers preview new Potain MCT 565 on Chinese factory tour

A group of more than 40 customers from across Asia Pacific toured Manitowoc?s Potain factory in Zhangjiagang, China, in June to see firsthand the production improvements at the manufacturing plant. The group were also given an exclusive preview of the Potain MCT 565 topless crane, which will officially launch at bauma China this November.

Vertical Growth

Tower crane market is now on revival path, which was going through a lull period till recently. Going forward, a steady growth of real estate market could see a further momentum in tower cranes.

Potain celebrates 90th anniversary at Intermat Paris 2018

Manitowoc Cranes has marked the 90th anniversary of Potain by holding a celebration at its booth during Intermat Paris 2018.

Maxim expands fleet with 48 new Potain tower cranes

Maxim Crane Works (Maxim) has added 48 new Potain top-slewing tower cranes to its fleet. The Newport, Kentucky-based company will start taking deliveries of the new tower cranes beginning in May 2018.According to Frank Bardonaro, Chief Operating Officer for Maxim, the order reflects his continued confidence in Manitowoc Cranes and the Potain tower crane range.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Shawmut Equipment completes 60 years in lifting industry

Shawmut Equipment, one of Manitowoc Cranes? leading distributors, is celebrating its 60th year in the cranes and lifting business.

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 crawler cranes at new bucks arena in Milwaukee

A fleet of Manitowoc crawler cranes is engaged in a crucial lifting work at the ongoing construction of a new $524 million, multi-purpose arena in downtown Milwaukee. Dubbed the Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center, the arena will replace the aging Bradley Center and serve as the new home of the Milwaukee Bucks.

FROM RECOVERY TO GROWTH

The construction market in India is the second largest in Asia-Pacific Countries (APAC) region and is expected to become the fastest growing market in the region by 2025.

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.

New Shuttlelift Crane

Manitowoc has unveiled the new Shuttlelift SCD15 at The Rental Show 2017 in Orlando, Florida. The 13.6 t (15 USt) capacity carrydeck crane has been designed from the ground up to meet the needs of the rental market.

UN Mobilkraner showcases Grove crane at MaskinExpo 2017

One of the most premier dealers of Manitowoc Cranes in the Nordic region showcased one of the most cutting-edge Grove mobile cranes at this year?s MaskinExpo 2017. The equipment trade show held during May 18?20 in Stockholm, Sweden.

Irving Equipment adds NBT45 crane to fleet

Irving Equipment has taken delivery of a customised National Crane NBT45 to strengthen its product offering and provide unprecedented reach and efficiency to its customers in Canada?s Maritime Provinces.

Petro Sea Logistics adds Grove crane

Petro Sea Logistics, a joint venture between Belgium?s Sea-Invests and Ivory Coast?s Petroci, has added a Grove GMK6400 all-terrain crane to its fleet.

Manitowoc cranes complete 10 years of lifting at Chernobyl site

With the arched shelter now complete over the disused Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, many of the Manitowoc cranes employed on the project have been dismantled.

Manitowoc cranes complete 10 years of lifting at Chernobyl site

With the arched shelter now complete over the disused Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, many of the Manitowoc cranes employed on the project have been dismantled.

Kanoo bags Manitowoc Cranes Elite Dealer status

Kanoo Machinery (Kanoo), Manitowoc?s long-standing distribution partner in the Middle East, has been awarded the Manitowoc Cranes Elite Dealer status for its Saudi Arabian operations. Kanoo Machinery?s Saudi Arabian location is one of the only four dealerships to receive this designation in the Middle East.

Soaring SkyWARDS

Bridge Replacement Work on Track

The Manitowoc MLC650 was selected to replace Montreal?s Champlain Bridge because of its ability to enable high-capacity lifts will minimal adjustments. Two Manitowoc MLC650s are working on a project to replace the Champlain Bridge, which spans the Saint Lawrence River in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

On a Lead Role

KEF Infra is kickstarting a new era in Indian infrastructure sector, delivering prefabricated projects cost-effectively and in a shorter time frame than traditional developments.

Ningxia invests in Grove crane

Ningxia Wang Thai Engineering Machinery Co., Ltd. is a crane rental company in China that has developed a strong working partnership with Manitowoc over several decades.

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.

Pick-n-Carry Hydra: Bestseller

As the Numero Uno bestselling lift and reach product, Hydra crane still continues to be the most demanding mobile crane category in India. Tyre-mounted articulated steering, hydraulic mobile pick-and-carry crane, colloquially termed ?Hydra?, was introduced in India

Manitowoc to celebrate innovation at bauma 2016

Manitowoc Cranes will present a host of products, including several notable innovations, on its stand at this year?s bauma 2016 trade show.

Manitowoc Cranes enjoys success at Excon 2015

Excon 2015 was a busy show for Manitowoc, with an estimated 1,000 visitors stopping by the company?s booth over the five-day show. The company displayed two of its leading cranes for the Indian market, completed some important sales, and paid tribute to a number of its most important customers.

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

New Grove GMK5250L

At this year?s GIS EXPO, the only Italian trade event for the lifting and heavy transport industries, Manitowoc introduced the new Grove GMK5250L to the nation?s public for the first time. The GMK5250L is the first-ever mobile crane to feature a VIAB turbo retarder clutch.

Manitowoc offers free access to 3D Lift Plan

All Manitowoc customers can now enjoy access to 3DLiftPlan.com free of charge. The 3DLiftPlan.com website offers one of the industry?s best lift solutions software applications, aiding customers in lift planning, crane selection, rigging planning

Sumit Mazumder takes charge as CII president

Sumit Mazumder, Chairman and Managing Director, TIL Ltd; & Executive Chairman, Tractors India Pvt. Ltd (TIPL) has taken over as president of CII for the year 2015-16, succeeding Ajay Shriram.

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.

A Key Player on NY Bridge Project

The $3.9 billion New NY Bridge is one of the largest infrastructure projects in North America and nearly half of the cranes on the job are Manitowoc made. The venture is constructing a three-mile twin bridge to replace the 60-year-old Tappan Zee Bridge that spans New York?s Hudson River.

Intermat 2015 exhibitor registration crosses 1,000

Intermat announced the number of brands registered to exhibit at Intermat 2015 that is scheduled for 20-25 April 2015 in Paris has passed 1,000, including 238 brands making their first appearance.

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

The Show is ON

The market sentiments are right; the government is taking right decisions for growth and development; and the construction equipment sector is sure to face a turnaround.

Manitowoc to Unveil New Tower Cranes

The new topless Potain cranes, the MCT 205 and MCT 85are easy to erect, highly efficient and very reliable.

Mexico receives its first Manitowoc MLC165

The growing Mexican petrochemical industry just received its newest heavy-duty crawler crane: the Manitowoc MLC165. The 165 t (182 USt)

Intermat 2015 exhibitor registration crosses 1,000

Intermat announced the number of brands registered to exhibit at Intermat 2015 that is scheduled for 20-25 April 2015 in Paris has passed 1,000

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.

bC Indias outlook positive

The outlook for the industry and, therefore, for bC India, which takes place at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida/Delhi from 15-18 December 2014, is positive under the new government's regime.

Will the Government be Able to Walk the Talk?

With the Union Budget scheduled in the second week of July, the entire industry seems to be on a highly expectant mood with the hope that the government will now shift to higher gear for bold, long-term and deep fiscal economic reforms. A Chinese proverb reads thus 'When the winds of change blow, some people build walls, and others, windmills.

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.

Achieving Cost Efficiency

Cost efficiency is not only achieved through cleaner engines, but also through optimising the man-machine interface with a variety of machine control technologies, 'correcting' the usage patterns, and packaging solutions that take care of clients' business needs around project costs.

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

Road 2 recovery

Despite the present day gloom in the market, the future for the construction equipment sector, especially for the road equipment segment in India, still holds much potential as this sector has a profound and immediate impact on the country?s economic growth. Off-Highway Research is optimistic about the growth in demand for road equipment and forecasts growth at a CAGR of 12.67 per cent over the next five years. Agith G Antony finds out more about the positive vibes in the industry.

Change in management at Manitowoc

A new organisational structure of senior management has been introduced at Manitowoc Cranes, headquartered in the US. The team consists of three senior executives each with global responsibility, reporting to Eric Etchart, President and General Manager, Manitowoc Cranes. Larry Weyers is now Global Executive Vice-president, responsible for the crane product lines, including engineering, sales and marketing, and Crane Care. Josef Matosevic is Executive Vice-president of operations and procurement

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

Experience and knowledge pay off

Raman Joshi will head Manitowoc Cranes' operations in the Greater Asia-Pacific region (which covers much of Asia and Australasia, but excludes China). Joshi will report directly to Eric Etchart President, and General Manager of Manitowoc Cranes.

30 new Manitowoc crawlers for HK co

The Hong Kong construction equipment sales and rental company Tower Mark has ordered 30 new Manitowoc crawler cranes.

Collision avoidance systems for cranes

Manitowoc and Trimble introduced Manitowoc Falcon, a new generation collision avoidance solution for cranes. Manitowoc Falcon combines precision global navigation satellite system (GNSS).

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.

Shri Dinesh buys second 300-t Grove

Crane rental company Shri Dinesh Cranes Services has bought its second 300-tonne capacity Grove GMK6300L in the space of six months. These are the only two such cranes in India, according to Manitowoc Cranes.

Shantui, Manitowoc JV

Manitowoc and Shantui have signed a joint venture (JV) agreement to build cranes in China, IC learned exclusively. Subject to Chinese authority approval, Shantui Manitowoc Crane Company will build truck cranes for the domestic and export markets. Shantui, part of Shandong Heavy Industry, will hold 51 per cent and Manitowoc 49 per cent of the new JVentity. It will be structured so that Manitowoc is responsible for design engineering, manufacturing engineering, plant and product quality, which wil

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.

Integrated Solutions

Today in India, the mobile crane market is largely oriented towards and segmented on the straight boom concept. At the lower end, it is the popular pick and carry cranes built on a tractor base, and at the higher end, it is the truck-mounted heavy duty cranes.

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.

Fuel and Energy Efficient Machines

In an intensely competitive market, OEMs are no more just technology providers; rather, they are keen on providing total solutions specific to a project.

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,

Manitowoc's Product Verification Centre

Manitowoc Cranes has built a multimillion dollar, state-of-the-art testing facility to rigorously scrutinise the components that go into its cranes.