Wed July 30, 2014
’Atlantic Challenge’ Hopes to Win Solar Decathlon With Help From Manitou
As part of the Solar Decathlon event, an international award-winning competition which gathers universities to design, build and operate a full- scale, entirely functional solar-powered house, the Manitou Group sponsors the "Atlantic Challenge" team (based in Nantes)....
Wed May 21, 2014
Manitou Unveils New Business Strategy, Aligns Organization
Michel Denis, president and CEO, presented a new roadmap for the Manitou Group transforming the company to take full advantage of opportunities for future success of the group. Denis said “This strategy will firmly focus on the value provided to our customers, while strengthening our leadership, growth and profitability....
Mon April 21, 2014
Manitou Americas to Give Away a Gehl Throwback R190 Skid Loader
In 1973, Gehl Company (today Manitou Americas Inc.), a manufacturer of compact earthmoving and material handling equipment, began designing and manufacturing its own line of skid loaders. Four decades later, a complete line of seven radial-lift and three vertical-lift models, including the V400, the world’s largest skid loader, are offered under the Gehl brand name....
Mon February 10, 2014
Mustang 450Z NXT2 Brings High Efficiency to the Job Site
The all-new Mustang 450Z NXT2 zero-tail-swing compact excavator incorporates features that enhance productivity, operator comfort, efficiency and cost savings on the job site. The 450Z NXT2 compact excavator includes many upgrades from the previous 450Z model....
Wed January 29, 2014
Manitou to Give Away a Gehl Throwback R190 Skid Loader
In 1973, Gehl Company (today Manitou Americas Inc.), a manufacturer of compact earthmoving and material handling equipment, began designing and manufacturing its own line of skid loaders. Four decades later, a complete line of seven radial-lift and three vertical-lift models, including the V400, the world’s largest skid loader, are offered under the Gehl brand name....
Wed January 29, 2014
Michel Denis Appointed President, CEO of Manitou Group
The Manitou Group board of directors announced on Jan. 8 that Dominique Bamas, president and CEO, had resigned. Bamas was appointed on an interim basis on March 6, 2013, and is resigning in accordance with the agreements made with the board in order to permit the appointment of Michel Denis as the new president and CEO....
Wed November 20, 2013
Yanmar and Manitou Strengthen Their Strategic Alliance
Yanmar has acquired 6.26 percent of the capital and voting rights of Manitou BF. The shares were acquired from the French bank Société Générale. This shareholding investment comes as the two groups enhance their strategic alliance, expanding cross distribution into Mexico and Latin America....
Mon September 23, 2013
Manitou Americas Celebrates 40 Years of Gehl Brand Production
In 1973, Gehl Company (today Manitou Americas Inc.), a leading manufacturer of compact earthmoving and material handling equipment, began designing and manufacturing its own line of skid loaders. Working side by side with its customers, the line has constantly evolved over the last 40 years....
Manitou Americas - Thu August 15, 2013
Manitou Introduces Tier IV Certified Model MT 5519 Telescopic Handler
Manitou has introduced the MT 5519 telescopic handler, now equipped with a Tier IV certified emissions compliant engine. The Tier IV certified MT 5519 is available in North American markets. The model MT 5519 is powered by a 69 hp (51.5 kW) water-cooled Yanmar Tier IV certified diesel engine....
Sun April 14, 2013
The Manitou Group Debuts Material Handling Solutions at bauma 2013
From 15 to 21 April 2013, the Manitou group is taking part in the first international construction trade fair, the bauma in Munich, Germany. According to the Manitou, the last few years have seen customer demand develop more towards hiring and machines which are easier to use, without any loss of quality, performance or safety....
