Fri April 17, 2015
Manitowoc Wins Major Ruling
Bloomberg Business News is reporting that Manitowoc Co., the heavy equipment maker that’s splitting itself in two, won a trade case to block Sany Heavy Industry Co.’s industrial cranes from the U.S....
Wed February 04, 2015
Manitowoc to Split Into 2 Companies in 2016
NEW YORK (AP) Crane-maker and food service company Manitowoc said Jan. 29 it will split itself in two, a move encouraged by activist investors. Manitowoc said it plans to spin off the food service business, which had $1.6 billion in revenue in 2014 and makes equipment including ice, beverage, refrigeration, food preparation, and cooking for restaurants, convenience stores, hotels and hospitals....
Tue March 25, 2014
Stephenson Equipment Expands With Potain Igo T 130
Stephenson Equipment finalized its plan to purchase a Potain Igo T 130 self-erecting crane. The Harrisburg, Pa.-based company has big plans for the crane, counting it as a crucial tool for its upcoming expansion into western Pennsylvania and West Virginia....
Tue March 18, 2014
Manitowoc, Samson Unveil KZ100 Rope for Mobile Cranes
At ConExpo 2014, Manitowoc presented Grove’s new RT770E with KZ100, the first synthetic hoist rope designed specifically for mobile cranes. This product is a result of a joint application development between Samson and Manitowoc....
Tue March 18, 2014
First in Potain’s Luffing Jib Crane Range Premieres at ConExpo 2014
Among the products on center stage at the Manitowoc booth at ConExpo 2014 was the new luffing jib crane from the company’s Potain brand. The Potain MR 418 is the first in an updated line of luffing jib cranes from the manufacturer, each with full frequency-controlled mechanisms for precision control....
Tue March 18, 2014
Manitowoc, Kobelco Celebrate 10 Years of Supply Partnership
Executives from Manitowoc Cranes and Kobelco Cranes gathered to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their crane supply agreement. The celebration included an exchange of commemorative gifts from representatives of both companies....
Wed March 05, 2014
Manitowoc Presents New Crawler Cranes at CONEXPO 2014
Manitowoc is introducing a new range of lattice-boom crawler cranes at CONEXPO 2014. Among them is the 165 t (180 USt) capacity Manitowoc MLC165, which is making its US debut at the show. The Manitowoc MLC165 is designed for the global market....
Thu December 12, 2013
First in Potain’s New Luffing Jib Crane Range Premieres at ConExpo 2014
Among the products taking center stage on the Manitowoc booth at ConExpo 2014 will be a new luffing jib crane from the company’s Potain brand. The Potain MR 418 is the first in an updated line of luffing jib cranes from the manufacturer, each with full frequency-controlled mechanisms for precision control and a streamlined design that optimizes the available space on the job site, while simplifying assembly and disassembly....
Thu December 12, 2013
Manitowoc to Launch New Crawler Cranes at ConExpo
Manitowoc will introduce a new range of lattice-boom crawler cranes at ConExpo 2014. Among them will be the 180 ton (165 t) capacity Manitowoc MLC165, which makes its U.S. debut at the show. The crane will be joined by two completely new crawler cranes — details for which will be revealed at the show....
Thu December 12, 2013
Grove Readies the GMK6400, GMK6300L For ConExpo 2014
Manitowoc Cranes will feature two of its largest and most successful Grove all-terrain cranes at ConExpo 2014: the new Grove GMK6400 and the GMK6300L. Grove GMK6400The GMK6400 is one of Grove’s newest offerings and one of the lifting industry’s most powerful six-axle cranes....
