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 News Release
April 17, 2006
Potain MD Cranes Complete Work on Dam in Vietnam
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| Three Potain tower cranes complete the building of the Se San No. 3 dam in Vietnam. |
An MD 900B and two MD 2200 special application tower cranes from Potain have
played a key role in the construction of the Se San Number 3 dam in Vietnam.
The country’s largest contractor, state-owned Song Da Corporation, started the
project just under two years ago and, with the help of Potain’s tower cranes,
has now completed the dam’s body and power house.
The MD 2200 cranes were transported to the site towards the end of 2003 and
worked on the body of the hydroelectric dam, while the 50 t (55 USt) MD 900B
was delivered in January 2004 and handled the construction of the dam’s power
house. The dam will be completely finished by the middle of 2006.
Gérard Vezant, sales director for special application cranes at Potain, said
the project was an excellent showcase of the cranes’ capabilities.
“It is testament to Potain’s experience and expertise that the contractors on
Se San have chosen our special application cranes for such a complex and
demanding construction project” he said. “Power generation has become a
priority in Vietnam with demand growing, on average, by more than 10% a year.
With the increase in demand for power we’re finding our MD range is now truly
established as the market leader for tower cranes in power construction
projects.”
Both MD 2200 cranes worked with their maximum main jib of 80 m (289 ft), and
at a height under hook of 75.6 m (248 ft). One of the cranes also worked with
the below-jib Nippon Topbelt concrete conveyor system, helping to pour some of
the 700,000 m3 (920,000 yd3) of concrete necessary for the build. A 7 m3 (9.1
yd3) bucket was attached to the other MD 2200 crane for pouring concrete,
while the 373 kW (500 hp) winch enabled it to carry out a variety of other
lifting duties, including handling formwork. The MD 900B worked with a 60 m
(197 ft) jib, which gave it a 13.1 t (14.4 USt) capacity at its tip. It was
also equipped with a 6 m3 (212 ft3) bucket allowing the crane to pour between
of 80 and 100 m3 (2825 - 3531 ft3) of concrete per hour.
Se San Number 3 is one of eight dam projects underway in Vietnam. The client,
state-owned power corporation, Electricity of Vietnam, has over 20 other
energy generating projects currently under construction.
Located 20 km (12 miles) from the existing Yaly hydropower plant, the dam will
span Gia Lai and Kon Tum - two of Vietnam’s Central Highland provinces. The
dam will use recycled water from the Yaly plant, creating a 17 km (10 mile)
reservoir with an annual power output of 1.2 billion kWh.
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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