Mon December 04, 2017
Barge-Mounted MLC650 Boosts Efficiency on Job
Cianbro is the latest company to take advantage of the barge-mounted benefits that Manitowoc crawler cranes with Variable Position Counterweight (VPC) offer. The Pittsfield, Maine-based construction firm is using a Manitowoc MLC650 to help replace two aging transmission towers on the James River near Charles City, Va....
Mon October 30, 2017
Ritchie Bros. to Conduct Enormous Crane Auction Dec. 5
On Dec. 5, Ritchie Bros. will conduct its largest single-owner crane auction of the year, selling more than 1,000 assets as part of a complete dispersal for Truck Crane Services Company, Inc. The one-owner auction in Eagan, Minn....
Mon October 02, 2017
Three Generations of Hoffmans Tour George Harms Job Site
In what is best described as an iconic moment, three generations of Hoffman leadership gathered this summer for a job tour with George Harms Construction Co. on the site of the new Route 72/Manahawkin Bay Bridge in Long Beach Island, N.J....
Fri September 22, 2017
ALL Crane Adds Two Manitowoc MLC650s, Four Grove GRT8100s
The ALL Family of Companies has strengthened its fleet by adding two versatile and popular Manitowoc MLC650 crawler cranes, as well as four new Grove GRT8100 rough terrain cranes. The large capacity MLC650 has a 717 USt capacity and features the Variable Position Counterweight (VPC) technology that automatically positions the crane's counterweight to match lifting demands....
Wed August 23, 2017
Manitowoc Crawler Cranes Handle Critical Lifts on New Stadium Complex
Construction of a new $524 million, multi-purpose arena is under way in downtown Milwaukee, and a fleet of Manitowoc crawler cranes is handling its most crucial lifting work. Dubbed the Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center, the arena will replace the aging Bradley Center and serve as the new home of the Milwaukee Bucks....
Thu August 17, 2017
Shawmut Equipment Celebrates 60 Years in New England
Shawmut Equipment has been a leading equipment distributor bringing quality products to its customers since 1957. This year marks 60 years of continued success in the industry. Shawmut represents the Manitowoc Crane Group's range of construction cranes, including Manitowoc crawler cranes, Grove rough terrain cranes, Grove GMK all terrain cranes, Grove hydraulic crawler cranes, Grove yard boss industrial cranes, National boom trucks and Potain self-erecting cranes, as well as a variety of utility equipment....
Thu June 08, 2017
Kirby-Smith Announces Hiring of Rickey Bailey as Vice President, Crane Division
Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. , an equipment distributor and Manitowoc certified elite dealer, has announced the hiring of Rickey Bailey as vice president, crane division. Bailey will be responsible for the strategy and oversight of Kirby-Smith's crane operations, replacing the recently retired Ben Graham who had led the company's crane division for more than 16 years....
Wed May 24, 2017
UN Mobilkraner Featured Grove GMK4100L-1 and K-100 Synthetic Rope at Sweden's MaskinExpo 2017
One of Manitowoc's most premier dealers in the Nordic region showcased one of the most cutting-edge Grove mobile cranes at this year's MaskinExpo 2017. The equipment trade show occurred May 18–20 in Stockholm, Sweden....
Wed April 19, 2017
Grove GMK6400 Lays Foundation for World's Largest Ferris Wheel
Construction of one of the world's largest Ferris wheels is underway in New York City, and a Grove GMK6400 has helped contractors to build its foundation. The structure—dubbed the New York Wheel—will stand 630 ft tall when it's completed on the northern shore of Staten Island....
Wed April 19, 2017
Manitowoc, Stephenson Celebrate New NTC55 Truck Crane
Manitowoc Cranes celebrated the release and first five retail orders of the new National Crane NTC55 truck crane at a special ceremony at ConExpo 2017. Present was Stephenson Equipment, the Harrisburg, Pa.-based dealer, who partnered with Manitowoc to design the crane....
