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 For Immediate Release
March 27, 2006
Manitowoc Crane Group produces 500th GMK5100
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| The 500th Grove GMK5100 produced by Manitowoc Crane Group is put to work for Dawes Rigging and Crane Rental. |
Manitowoc Crane Group has produced its 500th Grove GMK5100 (GMK5120B in the
US) all-terrain mobile crane. The crane was purchased by Dawes Rigging and
Crane Rental, part of All Erection & Crane Rental Corp based in Cleveland,
Ohio, US. It was delivered at the end of 2005.
Jack Swan, vice president of operations for All Erection, explains why the
GMK5100 fits exactly with his company’s needs.
“The GMK5100 has one of the best lifting charts in its class. It is a
reliable, hard-working machine used for a variety of jobs. We’ve got a number
of these machines at depots across the country and they’re consistently
popular with our customers,” Swan said. “We are proud to take delivery of the
500th GMK5100, and I’m sure we’ll add even more of these cranes to our fleet
in the future.”
Philippe Cohet, executive vice-president for Manitowoc Crane Group in the
Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, explains why the GMK5100 enjoys
continued success.
“The GMK5100 is an extremely popular model, in both the new and used markets.
It is the cornerstone of many rental fleets around the world. Production
continues at our manufacturing facility in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, in order to
supply demand worldwide,” Cohet said. “The GMK5100 is the most popular
five-axle all-terrain of modern times and a testament to the engineering
excellence at Grove.”
The 100 t (120 USt) GMK5100 first appeared in 2000. It is a versatile
all-terrain crane, thanks to features such as a 51 m (167.3 ft) main boom,
maximum jib of 34 m (111.5 ft), taxi configuration and an 11 t (12 USt)
counterweight. The GMK5100 has proved so successful that many of its features
are incorporated into Grove’s latest five-axle unit, the GMK5130-1 (GMK5165-1
in the US).
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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