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 News Release
August 29, 2006
MCG opens new offices in Asia-Pacific
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| The new office in Kwong Min Road, Singapore opened last month, with 80 customers, dealers, and guests in attendance. |
High Resolution Photograph
Continued growth, personnel expansion, and the need for increased resources
has driven Manitowoc Crane Group’s Asia-Pacific operation in Singapore to
relocate to new premises in the city-state.
The new office – located
in Kwong Min Road, Singapore – opened last month, with 80 customers, dealers,
and guests in attendance. The opening ceremony was also used to commemorate
the handover of the first 220 t (250 USt) Grove GMK6220-L (GMK6250-L in the
US), which was sold to local customer, Hiap Tong Crane & Transport.
Guests
were invited to take a tour of the new office and to view the increased
capacity stock warehouse in the new Manitowoc Crane CARE facility, located at
the rear of the building. The new facility offers increased parts
availability, improved workshop facilities, and a training department.
John
Stewart, vice president of sales for MCG Asia-Pacific, said he was pleased
with the event’s turnout, and is positive about the changes made.
“The
market has been very strong in the Asia-Pacific region,” he said. “Because
demand has been so high, we have to keep growing and adding more staff, which
is why we have moved to our new facilities. We look forward to the new
challenges ahead, and we are certain that this move will prove a positive one.”
MCG’s
Singapore office serves as a regional center for the operation of Manitowoc
Crane Group Asia-Pacific. It employs 44 people, including 20 dedicated to
Manitowoc Crane CARE services.
The opening ceremony was enjoyed by
customers and staff. Entertainment included a traditional ‘lion dance’
performance, which took place just prior to the ceremonial cutting of the
ribbon.
About The Manitowoc Company
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is one of the world's largest providers of lifting equipment for the global construction
industry, including lattice-boom cranes, tower cranes, mobile telescopic cranes, and boom trucks. As a leading manufacturer
of ice-cube machines, ice/beverage dispensers, and commercial refrigeration equipment, the company offers the broadest line
of cold-focused equipment for the foodservice industry. In addition, the company is a leading provider of shipbuilding,
ship repair, and conversion services for government, military, and commercial customers throughout the U.S. maritime
industry.
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