Manitowoc News, Videos, and Information

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....

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....