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 News Release
September 8, 2008
Manitowoc to launch new truck crane models at bauma China
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| The 14 t capacity MCR 225A from Manitowoc’s Potain brand. The tower crane is among the five cranes the company will have on display at bauma China 2008. |
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Manitowoc will launch three new Dongyue truck cranes, manufactured at its Manitowoc factory in Tai’an, China, at bauma China 2008. Manitowoc’s booth (Stand A02) covers over 700 m2 and is significantly larger than the company’s last appearance at the show two years ago. The show takes place November 25-28 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.
Gilles Martin, executive vice president for Manitowoc in Asia-Pacific, said the launch of the truck cranes is a message to the market.
“Although the new truck cranes from Manitowoc Dongyue are currently for the Chinese market only, by launching them at bauma China we are sending a message that we are on the road to building international- quality truck cranes at this facility,” he said. “This show is a great opportunity for our customers to learn about our intentions in the truck crane market in China and beyond.”
Manitowoc created the joint venture with Tai’an Dongyue Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd. earlier this year. The new business and products resulting from the partnership are known as Manitowoc Dongyue. The cranes on show at bauma China will be the GT-10, with a 10 t capacity; GT-18, with an 18 t capacity; and the GT-25, with a 25 t capacity.
Also to be displayed is the MCR225A from Potain, a 14 t capacity tower crane manufactured at Manitowoc’s factory in Zhangjiagang, China. This is the crane’s first appearance at a trade show in China. From Grove, there will be a GMK5220, a 220 t capacity all-terrain crane, the largest five-axle crane in the Grove all-terrain crane range. Manitowoc Crane Care, the customer service division, will be present at bauma China highlighting its most recent innovations including Crane Star, its upcoming remote monitoring system; its Contact Center with live call Webcam demonstration; and its latest technical publications which will be available in different languages.
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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