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Getting to every inch of the site
Lift capacity and reach of two Potain Igo T 99 self-erecting cranes enable Immel Construction to efficiently build a college residence hall
Lights, camera, ACTION!
Many of the vital elements of filmmaking at Pinewood Studios would not be possible without the support of Lee Lifting’s Grove all-terrain...
Grove’s rich history in Egypt
Grove is one of the best-known crane brands in the Middle East, and it is continuing to expand its presence in the region.
Grove to the rescue: Tandem demo job in Sicily
Almost 50 years after being set up at a port in Sicily, Italy, an old 100 t capacity dockside crane is finally disassembled along with ...
‘The only crane for the job’
In order to dismantle an old lime plant in Brazil, Willift Lifting Engineering used a Grove GMK5250XL-1 to hold heavy metal parts in ...
Better together: the greatest tandem lifts of the past year
Cranes from Grove and Manitowoc are the number one choice on countless jobsites across the world — and sometimes multiple cranes team up...
Manitowoc MLC650 leads changes to major Australian roadway
A Manitowoc MLC650 crawler crane with VPC-MAX™ was essential to construction upgrades to the Leach Highway and Welshpool Road Interchange in
Downtown squeeze no problem for compact Potain
A Potain Igo T 85 A self-erecting crane is speeding up production on a limited-space hotel site in rapidly expanding Austin, Texas.
Utah framing job gets major boost from Potain
A nimble trio of Potain self-erecting cranes — an Igo T 99, an Igo T 85 A, and a Hup 40-30 — is expediting a commercial framing project in b
Manitowoc crawler cranes assist Pittsburgh airport transformation project
Two MLC300 crawlers with VPC-MAX™ are essential to the construction of Pittsburgh’s $1.4 billion new terminal, scheduled to open in 2025.
Four-crane pick delivers new Toronto bridge
Four-crane pick delivers new Toronto bridge — Canada’s Cherubini Bridges and Structures has completed work on the Four Signature Bridges ...
Urban outfits tailored by Potain
Whenever the ongoing regeneration of Chinese cities requires tower cranes to be precisely tailored to meet their specific needs, ...
Infrastructure snapshot: projects in Northwestern China
Potain tower cranes are supporting three impactful infrastructure projects in Northwestern China with their high efficiency, unparalleled...
Building up Bangkok with Potain self-erecting cranes
Since the first Hup 32-27 arrived in the country in 2016, the model has been winning admirers and making light work of tight jobsites in ...
European Potain rental fleet opens doors for customers
In Europe, Manitowoc has substantially invested in its Potain rental fleet, offering customers ready access to a wide array of tower ...
A new chapter for an iconic bridge
A new, three-mile-long Howard Frankland Bridge is being constructed over Tampa Bay in Florida, alongside the famous-yet-flawed original span
Florida manatees gain ‘lift’ from Shuttlelift crane
ZooTampa acquires a new Shuttlelift carrydeck crane exclusively for supporting its manatee rehab program, transferring animals between ...
Infrastructure snapshot: the Belt and Road Initiative
With infrastructure a key focus for countries around the world, we take a look at the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and how Manitowoc ...
Potain proves perfect for bridge and road projects in China
Two breathtaking infrastructure projects in China, highlight the speed, efficiency, and ease Potain tower cranes can bring to these ...
It’s what’s on the inside that counts!
The developers of One Congress, a 43-floor office block in downtown Boston, wanted to start leasing space on the lower floors while...
A better process: Cedar Run and the Potain Igo T 85 A
Two years of large, successful projects have more than justified Cedar Run Construction’s decision to invest in an Igo T 85 A...
National treasures
Seven National Crane boom trucks build Northland Crane Service a priceless reputation. After buying one National Crane boom truck a year...
Potain and Grove: The Perfect Partners
When tasked with lifting 20.4 t components up to 62 m to erect a 25 t capacity Potain MDT 569 tower crane for the Karlsruhe Institute of...
No location too challenging for Potain and Grove cranes
In Positano, on Italy’s picturesque Amalfi Coast, a Grove GMK4100L-1 all-terrain crane helped erect a Potain MDT 189 tower crane to...
Potain’s huge MD 3600 tower crane drives construction on record-breaking Chinese bridge
In July 2021, the east and west towers of China’s Lingdingyang Bridge were finally completed, all thanks to Potain’s huge MD 3600 special...
Pennsylvania contractor unlocks productivity with Potain Igo T 130 on unconventional build
Quality Buildings deployed the self-erecting tower crane on a challenging site with limited space in downtown Allentown. The crane’s...
Manitowoc crawler cranes give U.S. bridge contractor the edge
Manhattan Road & Bridge has boosted its fleet with four MLC100-1 lattice-boom crawler cranes. Recent updates to Manitowoc’s small crawler...
Making a statement
Dietrich Construction discovers Potain Hup 40-30 self-erecting crane provides greater productivity on downtown Fargo jobsites. Like a lot...
A singular crane for a singular job
U.S.-company Mansfield Crane Service tackles remote cell tower installs with its new Grove GMK5250XL-1 — helping expand service to remote...
Closer to the customer – Why Manitowoc started Grove rough-terrain crane production in Italy
As demand increases for larger rough-terrain cranes in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia-Pacific, the addition of RT...
A mega crane for a mega project
Construction giant Strabag has deployed Potain’s largest ever topless crane, the MDT 809, on one of the world’s biggest projects for...
Six of the best – places of worship
Over its many decades in the business, Grove, Manitowoc, Potain and National Crane products have helped build and restore countless...
Single-family homebuilding: U.S. contractors reap benefits with Potain self-erecting tower cranes
In 2021, new construction of single-family homes could exceed 1 million units in the U.S. for the first time since 2007, according to the...
Mission (im)possible: how a Potain crane landed in one of the most remote jobsites on earth
For an experienced erection team on a regular job, assembling a Potain MCT 58 city crane is a straightforward task that can be completed...
Wood-frame construction – U.S. contractors reap benefits with Potain self-erecting cranes
Wood framing is a popular construction method for low-rise commercial and multi-unit residential buildings in North America. As general...
Dynamic duo: Potain cranes erect bridge in Peruvian Amazon
Two Potain MC 310 K16 tower cranes are hard at work lifting thousands of tons of concrete and steel, helping a 1,410 ft (430 m) bridge...
Four crawler cranes deliver strong performance at Texan wind farm
Wind farm builder IEA Constructors used four Manitowoc crawler cranes to install nearly 200 turbines on a development in southern Texas,...
Two Grove five-axle cranes team up for bridge replacement job in New Zealand
New Zealand demolition specialist Nikau Group deployed its Grove GMK5250L and paired it up with a Grove GMK5250XL-1 from local rental...
Potain self-erectors: the next generation in homebuilding
These industry-leading cranes are helping homebuilders overcome tight build timelines and restricted jobsites by building better,...
10 of the best – skyscrapers
Many of the world’s tallest buildings have featured Potain cranes in their construction. Here we take a look at ten of the best. Click...
24/7 Lifting stays true to its name thanks to Grove GMK5250L’s reliability
Fast setup and easy mobility of Grove GMK5250L allows 24/7 Lifting to work around the clock in the city that never sleeps, completing...
Transdata takes Brazil’s first Grove GRT9165
The crane is working in the demanding oil and gas sector, providing service support to offshore platforms 24/7. Transdata’s customer...
Quasius Construction finds perfect jobsite solution with Potain self-erecting tower crane
The contractor increased efficiency on the jobsite by replacing multiple pieces of construction equipment with a Potain Igo T 85 A. The...
Flawless performance
A Manitowoc MLC100-1 racks up 2,500 faultless hours on a tunneling project in Ohio. “We needed it to work across two shifts continuously...
New heights: A Grove in the Scottish Highlands
A GMK5250L navigates tight roads and hills with ease for Scotland-based Stoddart Crane Hire. “There are specific jobs where the GMK5250L...
Sport stars!
When it comes to huge structures built to house some of the world’s biggest sporting events, Manitowoc cranes win the day. Cranes from...
On top of the world: Potain MDT 809
Towering over some of the world’s highest-profile projects, the MDT 809 — Potain’s largest topless crane — delivers on all fronts....
Potain fleet helps construct large-scale housing development in Tampa
Eight Potain tower cranes are busy at work in downtown Tampa, Florida, where an entirely new neighborhood is being built from the ground...
BKL’s Grove GMK6400 with MegaWingLift™ assisted in construction of heat storage system in Germany
A Grove GMK6400 from BKL Frankfurt’s crane fleet was used to erect a storage tank on Ingelheimer Aue during the construction of a power...
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