Manitowoc News, Videos, and Information

Fri May 06, 2016

Manitowoc Introduces New Grove GMK4100L-1 All-Terrain Taxi Crane

Manitowoc has introduced a new Grove all-terrain crane for the global market. As with other recent Grove launches, the crane offers unique innovations and class-leading capabilities in the taxi (road travelling) category, according to the company....

Fri May 06, 2016

Tappan Zee 'Gets a Lift' From New Manitowoc MLC300 With VPC MAX

A new Manitowoc MLC300 with a VPC MAX lift enhancer attachment played a starring role recently on the Tappan Zee replacement bridge project during the spring of 2016. The crane was provided to Tappan Zee Constructors LLC by Hoffman Equipment of Piscataway, N.J....

Tue January 26, 2016

National Introduces Boom Truck at Expo

Visitors to National Crane's booth at TCI Expo 2015 viewed the all-new NBT30H-2 boom truck. This new model is an ideal crane for the tree care industry that offers versatility and roadability, as well as an option to have the longest boom in its weight class, according to the company....

Tue January 26, 2016

Manitowoc MLC165 Helps Update Historical Pennsylvania Landmark

The man-made reservoir that supplies water for the Shenango and Beaver Valleys also acts as flood control and is a very popular recreational site in the northwest corner of Pennsylvania. Originally completed in 1932 it is now a state historical landmark....

Wed January 20, 2016

Manitowoc Appoints Barry L. Pennypacker as President and Chief Executive Officer of Manitowoc Cranes

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. announced today that it has named Barry L. Pennypackeras president and chief executive officer of Manitowoc Cranes. Mr. Pennypacker, who assumes his responsibilities immediately, will report to current interim chairman and chief executive officer of The Manitowoc Company, Inc., Kenneth W....

Mon November 09, 2015

Wisconsin Project Gets Lift Featuring Manitowoc MLC300

Manitowoc’s MLC300 crawler crane, which features the variable position counterweight (VPC), made a big debut at ConExpo 2014. One year later, a new MLC300 has performed on its first job site, and the owner couldn’t be more pleased with its performance....

Fri November 06, 2015

Manitowoc MLC300 Wows Crowd at Hoffman Equipment Event

Hoffman Equipment of Piscataway, N.J., held an open house Oct. 16 to showcase its equipment offerings, including the new Manitowoc MLC300 crane. Among the impressive feats the crane performed during a demonstration for guests was lifting this 81,000-lb....

Fri October 30, 2015

CEO of Manitowoc Steps Down

The Sheboygan Press is reporting that the CEO of Manitowoc, Glen Tellock, has resigned as the company’s chairman, president, and CEO, according to the company. In his place, Kenneth W. Kreuer will step in as interim chairman, president and CEO....

Mon May 18, 2015

ALL Adds Manitowoc MLC300 to Its Fleet

Last March, the ALL Family of Companies purchased 10 new 330-ton (299 t) Manitowoc MLC300 crawler cranes. The MLC300 features technologically advanced variable position counterweight (VPC), a movable counterweight system....

Wed May 06, 2015

Manitowoc Launches Grove GMK5250L

Manitowoc has announced a new Grove all-terrain crane for the global market and as with other Grove launches of recent years it offers several unique innovations and class-leading capabilities. The 300 ton (272 t) capacity Grove GMK5250L has the strongest reach and load chart of any five-axle crane....