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Manitowoc
Crane Group:
Responding To The World Market
With the realities of the global marketplace, today’s customers
no longer accept “one-size-fits-all” solutions. To
meet such varied and highly specific needs, MANITOWOC CRANE GROUP
has been structured to fully meet the region- and task-specific
needs of a diverse clientele.
Manitowoc-lattice-boom crawler cranes, Potain tower cranes, Grove
mobile hydraulic cranes and National Crane articulating and telescoping
cranes are built, sold and serviced at multiple locations in five
continents. For maximum functionality and value, nearly all MANITOWOC
CRANE GROUP products have been engineered as modular base units,
available with add-on components that can be quickly added to expand
their role. Finally, each product has been designed with features
that meet the requirements of differing regions, including international
transportation regulations, operational simplicity and efficient
performance in even the most challenging environments.
To get you in the field with the right equipment, Manitowoc Crane
CREDIT gives you access to flexible, affordable financing you can
use to seize profitable new opportunities as they arise. And once
in the field, Manitowoc’s Crane CARE comprehensive service
packages puts expert diagnosis and repair at your side. All work
is performed by trained local representatives who speak the native
language and return your equipment to profitable operation in less
time.
Maximizing Value
In a world of “planned obsolescence,” MANITOWOC CRANE
GROUP cranes are engineered to be a profitable part of your business
for years to come. In fact, our products last so long, we often
find ourselves working with customers still using the same equipment
they bought from us 20, 30, even 40 years ago. And we wouldn’t
have it any other way.
The Power Of Global Reach
Located regionally throughout the world, MANITOWOC CRANE GROUP
is uniquely positioned to meet the wide-ranging, ever-expanding
needs of highly diverse customer groups. With more than 4,200
manufacturing, sales and service experts in three strategically
located regions, Manitowoc Crane Group is the only lifting company
you’ll
ever need.
AMERICAS REGION
Manitowoc Crane Group has two of its largest manufacturing facilities
in the US: the Manitowoc manufacturing facility in Wisconsin, where
both crawler crane and tower crane parts are produced; and the
Shady Grove plant in Pennsylvania, where mobile cranes and boom
trucks are built. There are also regional offices in Mexico and
Brazil, while the extensive dealer network throughout the US and
Canada boasts coverage and support unrivalled by any other crane
manufacturer.
Through a combination of quality products and outstanding service
and support, Manitowoc Crane Group has been able dominate the lifting
market of the Americas region for the last 50 years. The names
Grove, Manitowoc Cranes and National Crane have remained at the
top of their market sectors in the US, Canada and throughout Latin
and South America.
The incorporation of Potain in 2001 saw an increase in sales of
tower cranes to the region. Today the product range is a fast growing
segment of the business in the Americas.
EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA REGION
As one of the world’s most culturally and economically diverse
regions, the EMEA calls for close attention to detail. Manitowoc
Crane Group provides just that. Well-established local dealers
with intimate market knowledge are supported from the EMEA headquarters
in Ecully, France and manufacturing facilities in France, Germany,
Italy and Portugal. There are also numerous smaller regional offices
to ensure this important region receives the attention it warrants.
Top slewing tower cranes and self-erecting tower cranes from Potain remain
the market leader in the region while Grove all terrains dominate
the industry in a number of categories. Crawler cranes from Manitowoc
Cranes have recently begun rolling off the production lines in
the EMEA region for the first time and a new sales and support
structure ensures these products have a bright future. New facilities
and a new Manitowoc Crane CARE network complete the market-leading
service and sales provision from Manitowoc Crane Group.
ASIA-PACIFIC REGION
Long-standing relationships with many of the region’s largest
construction equipment dealers and major crane owning companies
has allowed Manitowoc Crane Group to develop deep roots in the
Asia Pacific region. Though this region has experienced economic
highs and lows in recent years, the Group’s commitment has
always remained constant. The reassurance that comes from knowing
backup and support is available – whatever the situation – has
helped win the hearts and minds of crane owners throughout the
region.
The company’s philosophy of building cranes suited to specific
regions has always applied in Asia Pacific, but this philosophy
was taken a step further in recent years with the establishment
of a manufacturing facility in Zhangjiagang, China, which the Group
now owns 100%. A complete restructuring of the sales and service
network in the region has seen the opening of dozens of new offices,
putting the company in a stronger position than ever.
Manitowoc Crane CARE
There are few events that jeopardize profitability to the extent
of equipment downtime. Responsive service and support to get your
equipment up and running are at the heart of Manitowoc Crane CARE.
Manitowoc Crane CARE is the world’s most advanced service
and support program. Designed to provide continuous support through
Manitowoc Crane Group products lifecycle; Manitowoc Crane CARE’s
industry-leading program groups product support into five disciplines: Parts, Support, Technical Documents Technical Support and Training.
Our slogan, “Wherever. Whenever. Whatever. We’re There™” signals
our commitment to total customer satisfaction. Manitowoc Crane
CARE offers global access to parts, service, technical assistance
and training for every MANITOWOC CRANE GROUP product, 24 hours
a day, 365 days per year.
Over-the-counter parts availability, expert repair and technical
assistance help to assure you productive work crews and minimal
downtime. A staff of more than 650 professionals worldwide stands
ready to make sure your Manitowoc Crane Group lifting solutions
are working in the direction of your expectations and beyond.
From three major Parts Warehouses, and automated worldwide distributor
parts ordering system and technical documentation, to dedicated,
professional Customer Support Representatives and technical instructors
strategically located around the globe, no one comes close to matching
Manitowoc Crane CARE for pure efficiency and value.
Grove
Grove was founded in 1947 and is one of the world’s leading
producers of mobile hydraulic cranes with manufacturing facilities
in Shady Grove, Pennsylvania, and Wilhelmshaven, Germany.
Rich in tradition, the Grove name has been a welcome member of
the crane community for over half a century, earning a reputation
for strong, reliable lifting equipment consistently popular with
those who operate it.
The company offers a full range of mobile hydraulic cranes from
14 t (15 USt) to 499 t (550 USt), comprising all terrain, rough
terrain, truck mounted and industrial cranes. It is also one
of the leading suppliers of custom-built military cranes for
armed forces around the globe.
As a manufacturer it has achieved a number of notable firsts in
the course of its history, including introducing the world’s
first slewing rough terrain crane in 1968 and the world’s
first trapezoidal boom in 1970; and by becoming the first international
multi-facility crane manufacturer to receive the ISO 9001 quality
assurance certification in 1994.
Grove has also led the industry in terms of technological innovation.
Its MEGATRAK suspension system, the TWINLOCK boom pinning system
and the MEGAFORM boom design are unique to Grove and give end users
a competitive advantage. More than 55,000 Grove cranes have been
sold around the world with some companies populating single fleets
with several hundred units a time.
Manitowoc
The heritage of Manitowoc Cranes dates to 1925, when the company
built its first lattice boom crawler cranes at its facility in
Manitowoc, Wis., USA. Since that time, the very name ‘Manitowoc’ has
come to symbolize crawler cranes, and the company’s trademark
red machines can be found in every corner of the globe. Manitowoc
has become the industry leader in innovation, sales, performance
and support.
Today’s company offers 11 units, ranging in capacity from
45 t (50 USt) to 907 t (1000 USt). In addition to Manitowoc, Wis.,
the cranes are built at the company’s facility in Wilhelmshaven,
Germany, in keeping with the Group philosophy of producing cranes
tailored for specific markets.
In response to customer demand, the company manufactures not only
a range of lift cranes but also duty-cycle crawler cranes and wheeled
cranes for special industrial and marine applications. Industry-leading
technology including the CAN-BUS with EPIC control system and the
FACT quick assembly system ensure that Manitowoc Cranes stays ahead
of the competition.
Outstanding build quality and excellent reliability means that
Manitowoc Cranes units boast some of the strongest residual values
in the international construction equipment market. Cranes with
30, or even 40, years of service can still be found at work and
the company’s powerful reputation, innovative modular design
systems and exceptional support make them extremely popular with
fleet owners. It would require a long, hard search to find a ‘lone’ Manitowoc
in a fleet. In fact, the largest single number of crawler cranes
and attachments from one manufacturer found in a single fleet are
all Manitowocs. That fact speaks volumes.
National Crane
Starting as a small family business in 1945, National Crane has
come to symbolize the gold standard of durable boom trucks and
articulating cranes. The company has led the market in its field
for decades and an estimated 90% of all National Crane products
sold since 1963 are still in operation today. This is a particularly impressive
record, considering well over 30,000 National Crane units have
been delivered.
National Crane currently produces 12 series of boom trucks, ranging
in capacity from 7,25 t (8 USt) to 36 t (40 USt), and 14 series
of articulating cranes, ranging in capacity from 2,65 t (2.92 USt)
to 13,6 t (15 USt). It also produces pedestal-mounted versions
of its cranes, for use in industrial applications, as well as a
range of accessories such as personnel baskets, pallet forks and
clamshell buckets.
Its products are usually subject to demanding work routines, being
required to lift several times a day, every day. With such intensive
work schedules, reliability, durability and ease of operation are
key factors. National Cranes has all three – in abundance.
Although North America remains the single biggest market for National
Crane, the company’s products are also popular in Latin America,
the Middle East and Asia Pacific regions.
Potain
Since its inception in La Clayette, France in 1928, Potain has
been the world leader in tower crane production, boasting more
than 100,000 cranes sold and installed around the world. Today
the company produces over 60 models from manufacturing plants in
France, Germany, Italy Portugal and China.
Potain represents a variety of product ranges designed for different
applications, which are then sold through the worldwide Manitowoc
Crane Group dealer network.
Potain produces three families of tower cranes; the smallest cranes of the
Potain range are the self-erecting cranes, running from 1,0 t (1.1
US t) to 7,98 t (8.8 USt) capacity. Higher and bigger are the top slewing cranes, varying from
7,98 t (8.8 USt) to 64 t (70.5 USt) capacity, these are also the largest
custom-designed special application cranes which reach capacities
of 160 t (176 USt).
Innovations include the Vision Cab, the Dialog control
system and the LLC range of hoists. The company’s growing
reputation, meanwhile, has seen it widen its appeal with Potain
units now seen not only on traditional construction sites, but
also in dam building projects, power stations, shipbuilding yards,
bridge building projects and a host of other applications.
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