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 News Release
October 24. 2008
Manitowoc showcases Grove and Potain cranes at SAIE 2008
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| Manitowoc displayed a range of cranes from its Grove and Potain brands at the SAIE 2008 trade show, held October 15-18 in Bologna, Italy. |
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Manitowoc featured several cranes from its Grove range of mobile cranes and Potain ranges of top-slewing tower cranes and self-erecting cranes at the SAIE tradeshow in Bologna, Italy, October 15-18, 2008.
Philippe Cohet, executive vice president of Manitowoc’s EMEA region, said the event was the perfect platform to show how Manitowoc technology is ideally suited to regional markets. “On show at SAIE we had cranes that are excellent examples of machines ideally suited for applications among our Italian customers,” he said. “We have a manufacturing facility in Niella Tanaro that uses local product knowledge and manufacturing to create cranes tailored to this region. In addition, our other cranes on show have attributes that suit our Italian customer base.”
Debuting at SAIE this year was the Igo 30, Potain’s newest self-erecting crane, and the largest in the range that is able to move with full ballast on only one truck. The crane has two versions – with either a 28 m or 30 m jib – with corresponding tip capacities of 1 t and 900 kg. Maximum capacity for both versions is 2,200 kg.
There were two other Potain self-erecting cranes on the stand, the Igo 42 and the Igo T 85. All the cranes have the very latest Potain technology, focusing on optimized safety and simplicity, and offering industry-leading operator comfort both in terms of on-site use and transport and erection.
From the top-slewing tower crane line Manitowoc showed the MDT 268, the newest Potain topless crane. It comes in two versions, either J10 or J12, with capacities of 10 t and 12 t respectively. Maximum jib length on both versions is 65 m. Also on the stand was the Potain MCT 68. This top-slewing tower crane has a maximum capacity of 3 t and a maximum jib length of 46 m.
The Manitowoc stand also showed a rough-terrain crane and two all-terrain cranes from Grove. The Grove RT540E is a 35 t capacity rough-terrain crane with a main boom of 31 m and a maximum tip height of 47 m with jib. From the all-terrain crane line, the 100 t capacity GMK4100-L was on display. It features a seven-section, 60 m MEGAFORM boom and has a maximum tip height of 83 m with jib. The GMK5170, one of the latest cranes in Manitowoc’s all-terrain crane range, was also featured at the booth. It has a 170 t capacity and a 64 m main boom. With jib extensions, the crane can reach a tip height of 101 m.
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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