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Grove's GRT655 A Perfect Choice for Philadelphia's Riverwalk Project

B. Pietrini and Sons, based in King of Prussia, Pa., added a Grove GRT655 to its fleet to complete the Riverwalk Project in Philadelphia. The rough terrain crane, which is helping construct the first few levels of a 28-story and a 32-story residential building, will be onsite through the completion of the first four floors of the two buildings....


Manitowoc Pledges to Help Reconstruct Notre-Dame

Following the fire that caused large-scale damage to Notre-Dame de Paris, Potain — Manitowoc's manufacturer of tower cranes — has pledged to support reconstruction efforts of the historic French cathedral....


Potain Hup M 28-22 Self-Erecting Crane at bauma

Potain's first mobile Hup self-erecting crane, the Hup M 28-22, is the third model from the Hup self-erecting crane range but the first to prioritize mobility. The new design of the Hup M 28-22 provides best in class compactness.The model is only 38 ft....


Manitowoc Unveils Biggest Potain Topless Crane

Towering over the Manitowoc stand at bauma 2019 is the new Potain MDT 809, the largest topless crane ever built by the manufacturer. While delivering unprecedented lift capacity and reach, the new crane also boasts an advanced design that provides reduced operating costs and easier assembly for owners, according to the manufacturer....


Full Range of Manitowoc Services Displayed at bauma 2019

Manitowoc has released two apps that help crane owners on the job site. The first is the "Manitowoc Diagnostic Code App" that helps users diagnose technical issues with their cranes. In the past, when cranes had technical issues, Manitowoc customers had no way to interpret the diagnostic codes that would appear on the main display of the crane's cab....


Manitowoc Appoints Leavitt Cranes as Newest Potain Tower Crane Dealer

Manitowoc Cranes has appointed a new Potain self-erecting crane dealer, Leavitt Cranes. The company will sell and support the cranes in Washington and Oregon, as well as providing consultation and training....


Manitowoc to Unveil Six New Cranes, Plus Lifting Technologies 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....


Potain MR 160 C Tower Crane Makes its North American Debut at Manitowoc's Crane Days

The 11-ton tower crane is ideally suited for congested job sites because of its ability to attain excellent underhook heights while avoiding obstacles. Manitowoc is showing the Potain MR 160 C luffing jib tower crane for the first time in North America at Crane Days 2018....


Shawmut Equipment Celebrates 60 Years in New England

Shawmut Equipment has been a leading equipment distributor bringing quality products to its customers since 1957. This year marks 60 years of continued success in the industry. Shawmut represents the Manitowoc Crane Group's range of construction cranes, including Manitowoc crawler cranes, Grove rough terrain cranes, Grove GMK all terrain cranes, Grove hydraulic crawler cranes, Grove yard boss industrial cranes, National boom trucks and Potain self-erecting cranes, as well as a variety of utility equipment....


Stephenson Equipment Saves Time, Money for Lenick

When Lenick Construction first bid this job it did not know about self-erecting tower cranes like the pair of Potain Igo T130's now on the Hanover at North Broad Project located on North Broad and Callowhill streets in Center City Philadelphia....