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News Release
September 24, 2007
Manitowoc expands Shady Grove facility
The Manitowoc Crane Group has begun a multi-million-dollar expansion and
renovation project on its manufacturing facility in Shady Grove, Pa., US.
The Shady Grove manufacturing plant is comprised of 11 manufacturing
buildings located on a 305-acre campus. In August 2007, construction began on
additions to two of the buildings.
A 9,000 sq. ft. addition will house a new wash, paint and shipping area in
the Manitowoc Model 999 crawler assembly building. This portion of the project
is scheduled for a completion date of January 2008.
The boom fabrication facility expansion will also be completed in January
2008. This 12,000 sq. ft. expansion will add the space necessary to incorporate
National Crane boom assembly. The reallocation of resources will provide a
number of benefits in the manufacturing process:
- It will reduce material handling
- Align assembly functions with the appropriate assembly line station
- Relocate National Crane boom assembly to streamline manufacturing and
assembly process
Larry Weyers, executive vice president of the Americas region said this
expansion project is an example of how Manitowoc Crane Group is responding to
customer needs.
“These additions and renovations to the Shady Grove facility will help
streamline our manufacturing process and improve our manufacturing efficiency,”
said Weyers. “This will go a long way toward increasing manufacturing capacity
in the United States and help MCG respond more quickly to customer requests and
service needs.”
Finally, Manitowoc Crane Group is renovating an existing 36,000 sq ft. of
office space for Manitowoc Crane CARE. The new area, which will also include
Manitowoc Crane CARE’s training facility, will provide additional space for
expanded operation. The renovation is expected to be completed in February
2008.
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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