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 For Immediate Release
February 10, 2005
New Potain crane impresses on first test in Germany
NIBM delivers first new Igo 50 self-erecting crane to Verfuss GmbH in Hemer
for construction of a ‘sleep laboratory’
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| The Igo 50 |
The first test for the new Potain Igo 50 self-erecting tower crane in Germany
is taking place at an unusual construction site in the Hemer region of
Sauerland, where construction company Verfuss GmbH is building a new ‘sleep
laboratory’ at the hospital for lung diseases.
This important center for pneumology and thoracic surgery, with 240 beds, is
one of the nine hospitals in the Deutschen Gemeinschafts-Diakonieverbandes
(German Deaconry Community) in Marburg, providing diagnosis and therapy for
throat and chest afflictions. The new 2,900 m² (31,000 ft²) ‘sleep laboratory’
with 11 beds will be completed by mid-2005, and will be used to diagnose and
solve the problems of snoring.
Verfuss is using the new Igo 50, the first to be delivered in Germany, for
lifting all materials and equipment at the job-site. “The 40 m (130 ft) reach
and maximum capacity of 4 t (4.4 USt), together with its frequency-controlled
drive system are especially useful features,” says managing director Georg
Verfuss.
The family-owned Verfuss company specializes in both private and commercial
building construction, as well as the restoration, protection, and maintenance
of public monuments. It decided to invest in the new Igo technology because it
would contribute to the efficient organization of the Hemer site, enabling all
construction operations to be carried out quickly and cost-effectively.
Local specialist crane dealer and adviser Christoph Ulbrich of NIBM
(Gelsenkirchen) provides a complete crane support service for Potain, from
initial specification to maintenance.
The new model Igo 50, with maximum lift capacity of 4 t (4.4 USt), and a
jib-end load capacity of 1.1 t (1.2 USt) at maximum radius of 40 m (130 ft),
is the largest in the Igo range. As on all Igo models, it is equipped with a
hand-held radio-remote control, complete with a display for all crane
operating data. The main electro-hydraulic unit and drive mechanisms are all
easily accessible, and there is a central lubrication system for the slew-ring
and pinion.
Potain, one of the world’s leading producers of tower cranes, has pioneered
the development of self-erecting cranes. The Igo range is based on the
principle of hydraulic self-erection, with easy transportation and fast setup.
The full Igo range comprises 12 models from 1.8 t to 4.0 t (1.98 t to 4.40
USt) in capacity, with a wide range of working radii, and carefully matched
slewing and electro-magnetic dynamic braking systems. Transportation is by
low-loader or trailer.
About the Manitowoc Company
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is one
of the world’s largest providers of lifting equipment for the global
construction industry, including lattice-boom cranes, tower cranes, mobile
telescopic cranes, and boom trucks. As a leading manufacturer of ice-cube
machines, ice/beverage dispensers, and commercial refrigeration equipment, the
company offers the broadest line of cold-focused foodservice equipment in the
industry. In addition, the company is a leading provider of shipbuilding, ship
repair, and conversion services for government, military, and commercial
customers throughout the U.S. maritime industry.
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About The Manitowoc Company
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is one of the world's largest providers of lifting equipment for the global construction industry, including lattice-boom cranes,tower cranes, mobile telescopic cranes, and boom trucks. As a leading manufacturer of ice-cube machines, ice/beverage dispensers, and commercial refrigeration equipment, the company offers the broadest line of cold-focused equipment for the foodservice industry. In addition, the company is a leading provider of shipbuilding, ship repair, and conversion services for government, military, and commercial customers throughout the U.S. maritime industry.
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