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 News Release
March 1, 2006
Potain Igo MA21 Builds Retirement Complex
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| A Potain Igo MA21 places materials on the roof of a building in Middlebury, Vermont. |
Connecticut, US-based Manitowoc Crane Group dealer, Shawmut Equipment Company,
has supplied an Igo MA21 to contractor Naylor and Breen Builders. The Brandon,
Vermont-based construction company is using the crane to build a multi-unit
retirement community in the nearby town of Middlebury, Vermont.
Although the MA21’s initial task at the retirement community was to put
together the panelized wood structure and to set roof trusses, the Igo crane
stayed on-site handling construction supplies throughout the entire build.
Kerry Wetmore, jobsite superintendent for Naylor and Breen, said he was very
pleased with the MA21’s performance.
“The MA21 was so easy to operate. Set-up took a matter of minutes. The crew
ended up using the crane for everything, from setting wall panels to
positioning bundles of roof shingles,” he said.
The Igo MA21 features rapid erection and dismantling via a handheld radio
remote control. The self-contained design simplifies transportation, and
allows the crane to set up on jobsites where space is at a premium.
The Igo MA21 offers a maximum capacity of 1.8 t (2 USt), has a maximum radius
of 26 m (85 ft) and a height under hook of 19.3 m (63 ft). The crane runs on
either 480v 3 phase or 220v single phase electricity delivered by a generator
or other power source.
Kevin O’ Connell, sales representative for self-erecting cranes at Shawmut, is
enthusiastic about the increasing popularity of Potain’s Igo range.
“Though success for self-erecting cranes has traditionally been in Europe,
demand for a model such as the Igo MA21 is improving this side of the
Atlantic,” he said. “Many contractors are realizing that these cranes don’t
just offer excellent lift charts and space economy; they can provide a
complete lifting solution for all jobsite requirements: alternatives to
forklift trucks and aerial work platforms. We are proud to be trailblazing the
use of Potain self-erecting cranes in the Americas.”
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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