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Product FocusGrove RT9150E

Customer Profile Boom Logistics

Customer EventCrane Expo 2010

December 2010 English

Towers in the desert

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One of today’s most impressive construction sites in the world is the Princess Nora University being built in Saudi Arabia. Once complete, it will be the world’s largest womens university. Over 180 cranes from Manitowoc, including around 140 tower cranes from Potain, are helping to build the new university.

Looking at the photographs from the job site, it’s easy to see that lift planning on the project is an intense process. The contractors have an extremely challenging deadline and because of this, they are using four tower cranes on each building. Helping work run smoothly on the project is Potain’s anti-collision and zone-limiting technology. And equally important is the support from Manitowoc Crane Care to ensure that downtime is kept to a minimum.

Speaking with the contractor, it’s clear there were many reasons for

selecting Potain to provide the majority of tower cranes on this project, but one reason cannot be overstated — the dealer. NFT, the Potain dealer for the Middle East, has represented the brand for decades. The company’s knowledge of the product, together with its manpower, service personnel and professional processes are unlike anything else available in the region.

For Grove on the project, it’s a similar story. These were supplied by Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo, another long-standing and highly respected equipment dealer. It’s the reassurance of dealing with companies such as these that convinces contractors to turn to Manitowoc time and again.

Looking elsewhere around the world a similar pattern emerges. It’s easy to think of a manufacturer purely in terms of its factories and products. But consider the dealer network and the company becomes much bigger. In the case of Manitowoc, which has relationships with some of the world’s largest equipment specialists, this makes the company much, much bigger. In fact, it makes Manitowoc arguably the biggest crane company in the world. In addition to being the best.

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W e l c o m e

Ben ShawEditor-in-Chief

ON ThE COVER:Over 180 cranes from Manitowoc are working on the Princess Nora University in Saudi Arabia. For more see page 8.

News ........................ 4Manitowoc around the world.

Crane Care .............. 7Fast parts shipment.

Job Site Report ........ 8Over 180 cranes from Manitowoc are working on a new university in Saudi Arabia.

Job Site Report ...... 10A team of Grove cranes at a yacht trade show in The Netherlands.

Job Site Report ...... 12A Potain MD 1100 in Costa Rica.

Customer Profile ... 14Jaiprakash Associates in India is a major Potain user.

Crane Expo ............ 16Some highlights from Manitowoc’s Crane Expo at its Shady Grove facility in the U.S.

Quality Forum ........ 19Customers gather in Germany.

Customer Profile ... 20Boom Logistics in Australia is the country’s largest crane owner.

Product Focus ....... 21The new Grove RT9150E rough-terrain crane.

News Report .......... 22Sinan Heavy Lift in Oman receives its largest Grove all-terrain crane.

News Report .......... 23Tatuape of Brazil buys a Model 18000.

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Scale model of 31000

Grove to the rescue

A replica model of Manitowoc’s largest ever crawler crane will launch at CONEXPO 2011.

Two Grove all-terrain cranes salvage a sunken truck at a job in The Netherlands.

The Manitowoc 31000, the largest Manitowoc crawler crane ever designed and built, will soon be captured in a replica model. The 1:50 scale model will arrive next March at CONEXPO 2011.

Even at one-fiftieth of the size of the actual crane, the model will be the largest offered by Manitowoc. When fully assembled, its height will peak at 2.5 m (over 8 ft).

Amanda Barbarossa, promotional program manager, said the new 31000 model is a highly anticipated addition to the Manitowoc Model Shop.

“We‘ve had a lot of success with our large crane models since the Manitowoc 18000

model came out in 2005,” she said. “Given its size and the new technology it includes, the 31000 is an exciting new model.”

Features include moving crawler tracks, full-rotation slewing, a detailed hook block and a fully functioning Variable Position Counterweight system. The Manitowoc 31000 model will be painted Manitowoc red and will be rigged with an 80 m (262 ft) boom and 60 m (197 ft) luffing jib at a 1:50 scale. Production is limited to 500 pieces, and each will retail for $1,800. Individuals interested in reserving a 31000 model should visit www.manitowocmodelshop.com.

A Grove GMK3050-1 and GMK3055 were sent to rescue a truck that tipped into the water during a ferry ride in De Kaag, The Netherlands. Originally a single large all-terrain crane was suggested for the job. But rental company Verschoor Kranen B.V proposed using two smaller all-terrain cranes mounted on a barge — and it won the job for the innovative proposal.

Both cranes were driven aboard the barge and then sailed for four hours to reach the truck. The 13 t

(14.3 USt) truck landed upside down underwater, which made the lift more challenging. But riggers from the company managed to secure slings to the highest part of the truck and lift it from the water. The whole job lasted 16 hours. Although unusual, this is not the first time Verschoor has used its cranes for such a project.

The GMK3050-1 is a 50 t (55 USt) capacity crane with a 38 m (125 ft) main boom. The GMK3055 is a 55 t (60 USt) capacity crane with a 43 m (141 ft) main boom. A Potain MCi 85 A on the Tirumani project in Kolkata, India.

Projects choose PotainMani Group, an Indian contractor specializing in real estate, infrastructure and IT developments, has purchased two Potain MCi 85 A cranes, each for a separate high-rise project in Kolkata. Both of the cranes are working on high-end residential developments, one on the 20-story Tirumani development and the other on the 24-story Manikala project.

Partha Roy Chowdhury, senior mechanical manager with Mani Group, said there were several reasons his company selected Potain cranes.

“We had some language difficulties with some of the

other brands when materials were not in English,” he said. “This would have been confusing for our operators. Plus we were not always satisfied with the quality we saw in other cranes. With Potain, we don’t have to worry. The cranes are safe, operator-friendly and technically sound.”

The MCi 85 A on the Tirumani project is lifting concrete buckets, steel reinforcement and shuttering plates. It will eventually reach a height of 95 m (312 ft) and is working with a 40 m (131 ft) jib. The crane has a maximum capacity of 5 t (5.5 USt).

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Boom trucks from National Crane were among the vehicles on display at the Touch-A-Truck benefit at West Virginia University in Morgantown, W.Va., U.S. Visitors, the majority of whom were children, paid $5 to attend and were able to sit at the controls of the crane, honk the horn and learn more about how National Crane boom trucks work.

Other vehicles at the show included ambulances, fire

trucks and cars. All the money raised from the event went to benefit a local cancer center.

Donald Rhines, representing technical services for National Crane, said the event had been a huge success.

“The kids really loved looking around the cranes and we were delighted to contribute to such a great local cause,” he said. “We were there for six hours and had a lot of fun.”

The latest Potain tower crane from Manitowoc’s China manufacturing facility, the MC 125, combines a cost-effective lifting solution with industry-leading performance.

The new crane is produced at the Manitowoc factory in Zhangjiagang, China and is perfect for a variety of city center and general building projects.

Maximum jib length on the MC 125 is 60 m (197 ft), 5 m (16 ft) more than the MC 115 B, the crane it replaces in the Potain range. In its standard configuration, the crane has a choice of five jib lengths. It also has a maximum free-standing height of 44 m (144 ft) but can reach much higher by telescoping and tying off to structures. The crane’s maximum

capacity is 6 t (6.6 USt) while at the 60 m (197 ft) jib end, it can still lift 1.15 t (1.26 USt).

Assembly of the crane is facilitated by several innovations including a single-tie jib, which can be assembled at ground level and lifted in a single piece. The mast sections are pin-connected for safe and quick erection while other components are designed for lightweight handling.

The mechanisms available include a double trolley that allows it to lift 3 t (3.3 USt) when working with a single trolley or 6 t (6.6 USt) when working with both. As with all Potain cranes from its Asian factories, the MC 125 is designed and manufactured in accordance with European FEM standards.

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National Crane at Touch-A-Truck

Potain launches MC 125

Visitors at the Touch-A-Truck benefit with a National Crane boom truck.

The new MC 125 from Potain.

Crawlers for Indian infrastructure

One of the Manitowoc crawler cranes on the new subway project in Chennai, India.

Four crawler cranes from Manitowoc are helping contractor Soma Construction on a new subway system, the Chennai Metro. There are two 110 t (120 USt) Model 12000 cranes, an 80 t (85 USt) Model 8500 and an older 250 t (276 USt) M-250. The cranes are being used to lift piles, vibro hammers, rebar cages and

other loads. The biggest single loads are the 38 t (42 USt) temporary liners used in the tunneling work.

The cranes were sold by TIL, the Grove and Manitowoc dealer for India, which also provides Manitowoc Crane Care customer support to Soma Construction. Soma has a reputation for investing in the

very best equipment, and its Manitowoc purchases are the latest example of this.

Once the cranes have finished on the Chennai Metro project, they will move to an elevated highway job. Here they will help construct a 19 km (12 mile) highway connecting the Chennai port with the town of Maduravoyal.

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Following a hugely successful period as a Manitowoc Crane Care service partner in Denmark, UN Maskinservice has been appointed as the dealer for Grove mobile cranes in the country.

Niels Hoffman, general manager of UN Maskinservice, said the appointment was a great achievement.

“We are proud to be handling sales of Grove cranes,” he said. “Over the past 16 years, we have come to know Manitowoc and its cranes very well. There is a strong customer base for Grove in Denmark, and we know the market extremely well.”

UN Maskinservice began offering parts and service support for Grove cranes in 1994. With the retirement of the previous Grove agent, Karl-Otto Kaae, Manitowoc has extended the company’s operations to include sales. Based in Sorring, in the middle of Jutland, UN Maskinservice has developed its expertise and is now widely regarded as one of the leading crane service companies in the country. It has 20 employees.

Niels Hoffman (left) and Jørgen Andersen of UN Maskinservice.

New Grove dealer in Denmark

Ideal solution for courthouse

New truck crane for China

A Grove GMK6350 all-terrain crane from Manitowoc (known as the GMK6300 outside the U.S.) provided the lifting needed to remodel a section of a federal courthouse located in downtown Milwaukee, Wis., U.S.

The crane, which is owned and operated by Ideal Crane Rental, is working for all subcontractors on the job, and is being managed by KPH Construction. Ideal Crane Rental purchased the crane from American State Equipment, a Wisconsin-based Manitowoc crane distributor.

The remodeling project involves the demolition and reconstruction of a courtyard area. During the first demolition phase, the crane was lifting pieces of concrete beam that the demolition contractor had

cut into sections weighing 10,000 lb (4,500 kg).

Then as reconstruction began, the crane lifted 8,000 lb (3,600 kg) steel beams along with other construction and

roofing materials back into the structure.

For this project, the GMK6350 worked with 159 ft (48 m) of main boom and a 200 ft (61 m) luffing jib. This allowed the crane to lift the loads up 130 ft (40 m) over the building and then 153 ft (47 m) into the courtyard area. In the second phase of the project, the crane was reconfigured to allow it to reach in 190 ft (58 m), to deliver beams and other construction materials to the other side of the courtyard.

In addition to the usual challenges of working in a crowded urban setting (heavy traffic and securing permits), this project involved stricter-than-usual security checks, since the companies were working on a federal building.

The latest truck crane launch from Manitowoc’s factory in TaiAn, China is the GT55. The new crane, which is part of the DongYue brand, launched at the bauma China trade fair in Shanghai, China this past November. It has a 55 t (61 USt) capacity and a main boom of 42 m (138 ft).

A number of features make the crane the best in its class. These include a two-position outrigger setting that can extend up to 7 m (23 ft) giving improved stability and performance. There is a rigid five-section hexagonal boom, and lifting speed is enhanced with a variable speed hydraulic motor on the hoist.

A new ergonomic cab provides the operator with

improved visibility and better operation. Access is enhanced with anti-slip steps and handholds. For inspection

and maintenance, hydraulics for both the carrier and the upperworks are located in easy-to-access positions.

GMK6350 lifts building materials for Milwaukee courthouse remodel.

The new GT 55 truck crane from Manitowoc’s Chinese DongYue brand.

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When Manitowoc Crane Care consolidated its U.S. parts warehouses into a single state-of-

the-art facility in Jeffersonville, Ind., it did so with the goal of improving the speed of replacement parts deliveries, not only in the United States, but also internationally.

That was part of the rationale behind locating the facility close to a large air freight hub in nearby Louisville, Ky., U.S.

For one customer with a damaged bearing lubrication system on a crawler crane in Porto, Portugal, that strategy paid off.

The incident occurred in March of this year, as Manitowoc Crane customer Etermar, a maritime construction and development company based in Setubal, was dismantling its Manitowoc 16000. After completing work on a new marina in Porto, workers accidentally damaged the turntable bearing’s automatic

lubrication system. Personnel on the project immediately contacted Manitowoc Crane Care representatives located in Porto.

Fast responseHelio Alves, crawler crane service manager for Manitowoc Crane Care in Iberica, said that as soon as the division received the call from Etermar, it placed the replacement parts order with Jeffersonville.

“The crane was being readied for transport to another job,” he said. “So to avoid any delays in the next project, our Manitowoc Crane Care team here in Portugal immediately ordered a new lubrication kit from the Jeffersonville parts distribution center.”

The part was in stock, so the team in Jeffersonville was able to pack and process the new part for shipment that same day. It

was able to do this because of the time difference and improved systems at the facility that streamline the process of preparing export paperwork.

The lubrication kit was shipped, cleared through customs and delivered to the customer 36 hours after the order was placed. The part was ready to fit on the crane just as it was arriving on the new job site.

Antonio Fernandes, Etermar’s, general equipment manager, said that Manitowoc Crane Care’s sense of urgency in this situation was key to getting the crane up and running again without delay.

“We were in danger of delaying the start of our next project,” he said. “But with the fast response and shipping times for the new part, we were up and running on schedule. We are extremely happy with the service we received.” ◆

International delivery

A customer in Portugal with a disabled crane was back lifting in two days, courtesy of fast and efficient parts shipment from Manitowoc Crane Care. Leslie Shalabi reports.

With a focus on improved logistics, Manitowoc Crane Care’s new parts distribution center is expediting parts shipments around the world.

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This RT760 is one of dozens of Grove rough-terrain cranes on the Princess Nora University project.

Saudi landmark comes together

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Set over 8 million m2 (86 million ft2) and costing approximately US$11.5 billion, Princess Nora Bint Abdul Rahman

University is one of the biggest construction projects in the Middle East.

The job site is home to over 200 tower cranes, 140 of which are Potain cranes. There are also numerous Grove mobile cranes and Manitowoc crawler cranes on the project. The three main contractors handling building work are: Saudi Oger Ltd., Saudi Binladin Group and El Seif Engineering & Contracting Co.

Construction of PNU began in February 2009 and is scheduled to end in mid-2011 — although most of the tower cranes will leave the project toward the end of 2010. The first Potain cranes arrived in April 2009 with others following later that year. Some were sold to Saudi Oger while others are working on rental contracts. All were supplied by NFT, the UAE-based Potain dealer that covers the Gulf region.

Cranes from across the Potain range are on site, including self-erecting cranes, top-slewing cranes and topless cranes. Among the most popular are the MD 365 (17 units), MDT 368 (16 units), MC 310 (14 units) and MD 345 (11 units).

Nabil Al Zahlawi, managing partner at NFT, said tower cranes are managing large parts of the construction.

“The main role for the tower cranes is to lift the largest building components,” he said. “These include precast and hollow core blocks that make up the majority of the university’s buildings.”

The cranes are almost all working with full jibs, which range from 50 m to 75 m (164 ft to 246 ft) in length. Working heights are currently between 50 m and 60 m (164 ft to 197 ft), but some cranes will climb to 80 m (262 ft) as the project progresses.

The site is running on a very tight schedule, and to ensure work stays on track, each building has a minimum of four cranes assigned to it. This presents a real challenge, with so many cranes operating in close proximity with intense workloads.

Nabil Al Zahlawi, said having confidence in your cranes is vital in such a situation.

“The most important thing when cranes are working at such a fast rate is to be able to trust your equipment,” he said. “We have been using Potain cranes for decades so we know how they work and how good they are.”

Lift planning is crucial, as is the need for experienced operators. NFT supports the PNU project from its facility in Riyadh, managing all

service for the Potain tower cranes. The company’s Riyadh office is one of six major branches. It has four others in Dubai, Oman, Qatar and Beirut in addition to its head office in Abu Dhabi. NFT is one of the world’s largest tower crane owners, owning in excess of 350 cranes.

In addition to the Potain tower cranes, a number of Grove mobile cranes are on site. There is a mix of all-terrain and rough-terrain cranes, some owned by contractors, others supplied by rental companies. The majority were supplied through Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo, Manitowoc’s dealer for Grove cranes in Saudi Arabia. There are also Manitowoc crawler cranes on the project, including Model 8500 and Model 12000 cranes.

Once finished, the university campus will include administration buildings, housing for more than 11,000 people, a 700-bed student hospital, 15 academic faculties, research centers and laboratories. ◆

Potain tower cranes, Grove mobile cranes, and Manitowoc crawler cranes are helping build the world’s largest women’s university in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ben Shaw reports.

This Potain MDT 368 is one of 16 working on construction of the new university.

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Dutch rental company Verschoor Kranen B.V sent a fleet of three Grove all-terrain cranes to help

position yachts at the prestigious HISWA boating exhibition in Amsterdam. The company used a GMK5130-1

(GMK5165-1 in the U.S.) for lifting yachts from the water. The yachts were then transferred by trailer to the exhibition center, where a pair of Grove GMK4100-L (GMK4115L in the U.S.) cranes worked in tandem to place them on exhibitors’ booths.

Maarten Verschoor, owner at Verschoor Kranen, said his company has decades of experience lifting yachts.

“There is always quite a lot to consider on this job, working with cranes in two locations and lifting in different ways, but we’ve been doing it

Yacht enthusiastsA crane rental company in the Netherlands has provided lift services to a boat show in Amsterdam for the past 29 years. Carole Bolomier reports.

Two Grove GMK4100-L cranes place a yacht for the HISWA-Amsterdam International Boat and Water Sports Show at an exhibition center in the Netherlands.

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for so long that it’s become quite straightforward for us,” he said. “The show has been running for 29 years, and we’ve done the boat lifts every year. The boat manufacturers trust us to deliver their boats to the stand in show-condition.”

Boats for the HISWA-Amsterdam International Boat and Water Sports Show travel to a location approximately 20 km (12 miles) from the Amsterdam RAI Exhibition and Conference Centre. Some sail to the locations themselves, but many are transported on other boats to preserve the exterior paint finish and avoid any damage during the trip. To lift each boat from the water typically takes half an hour, and this year Verschoor selected its 130 t (165 USt) GMK5130-1 for the work. The largest yacht weighed 42 t (46 USt), while others ranged from 1 t to 35 t (1.1 USt to 38.5 USt).

Once out of the water, Verschoor loaded the boats to a trailer, so they could transfer to the RAI center. Here they were moved inside where the pair of 100 t (115 USt) GMK4100-L cranes placed them on clients’ stands. Positioning each boat indoors typically takes up to two hours.

Maarten Verschoor said physical limits inside the exhibition center meant the company needed to use two cranes.

“We used the two Grove four-axle cranes because inside the exhibition space we needed good lifting capacity. We are limited by surface space, height and ground bearing pressure,” he said. “A lot of work is done in the planning. As the space fills up with boats, it becomes harder to position the cranes. This continues right to the last boat, which always proves a real challenge. We start at the back and work forward and although we’ve been doing it many years, each year presents its own unique difficulties.”

The GMK4100-L has a maximum outrigger ground pressure of 55 t (60 USt). And even with a boom of 60 m (197 ft), it is still an extremely

compact package, with a chassis length of just 10.75 m (35 ft) long by 2.75 m (9 ft) wide. As with other Grove all-terrain cranes, the GMK4100-L has the ECOS control system for

precise movement of loads. These factors combined, made the GMK4100-L the perfect choice for the project.

The HISWA-Amsterdam International Boat and Water Sports Show is the largest water sports event of its kind in the Netherlands. Companies from all aspects of the industry

attend to display their latest products. In addition to helping with the set up, Verschoor also sends cranes each year to work on the tear down after the show. ◆

The boats traveled approximately 20 km (12 miles) from the dock to the exhibition center by trailer.

A boat is lifted from the water, en-route to the Amsterdam exhibition.

“We used the two Grove four-axle cranes because inside the exhibition space we needed good lifting capacity,

but were limited by surface space, height and ground bearing pressure.”

Maarten Verschoor, owner at Verschoor Kranen

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The first Potain MD 1100 special application crane in Latin America is being used to help build a major

hydroelectric dam in Costa Rica.The dam is being built on the Pirris River,

in the Valley of Leon Cortes and Terrazu, which is well-known for its coffee plantations. When it is complete at the end of 2011, it will generate 128 MW of energy to power San Jose and surrounding cities.

To complete the final stages of the dam, equipment and materials need to be lifted to the top of the structure, which will reach 113 m (370 ft) from the river bed below. Loads vary in weight, but the maximum capacity needed is 10 t (11 USt). Because of this, the contractor turned to a Potain MD 1100 special application tower crane, which can lift the maximum load needed all the way out to its 80 m (262 ft) jib end maximum.

Officials from the Instituto Costarricence de Electricidad, the electrical utility that owns the project and the organization that purchased the crane, worked closely with Manitowoc’s sales engineering staff to configure the MD 1100 in line with the needs of the site.

Stefano Santini, the owner of Euromateriales, Manitowoc’s distributor in Costa Rica, said this high profile and challenging project demanded the very best equipment.

“The customer had very special requirements for this crane, and we put together a team of people to provide the right solution,” he said. “We worked with Neutek (Manitowoc’s dealer in El Salvador), Manitowoc’s Mexican sales

staff as well as Manitowoc’s special application crane experts in France to develop the solution for the customer. Because of changes in project requirements, this process took more than a year.”

The crane, which arrived on the job site in January 2010, is configured to reach a height of 108 m (354 ft) on fixing angles with an 80 m (262 ft) jib. It was installed on site with a traveling chassis at a working height of 80 m (262 ft).

The Potain MD 1100 is helping to pour concrete, and to lift concrete forms and transport materials around the top of the massive structure. It is also used to hoist

other pieces of construction equipment to the top of the dam.

Because work on the dam is taking place around the clock, the crane has additional working lights mounted to the mast. It is also outfitted with a video camera (which is powered by solar panels mounted on the mast) for improved visibility as it is working at extreme heights on a crowded job site with limited space.

The crane is expected to remain on site until early 2011. ◆

Power projectsThe first Potain MD 1100 in Latin America has arrived with a customer in Costa Rica. Chris Bratthauar reports.

A Potain MD 1100 special application crane is at work on a new hydroelectric dam in Costa Rica.

This Potain MD 1100 was used to lift materials and equipment to the top of the structure.

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A Potain MD 1100 special application crane at work on one of Jaiprakash’s facilities in India.

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Perfectly suitedAn Indian cement producer has been a long-time user of Potain special application tower cranes. Punitha Govindasamy reports.

Jaiprakash Associates Ltd. is one of India’s most prominent engineering companies. It relies on Potain tower

cranes to help with much of its work, which includes engineering and construction, infrastructure, hospitality and real estate.

Jaiprakash Associates Ltd. was established in 1958, and started cement production in 1985. Today it is the third largest producer in India. After China, India is the second largest cement producer in the world, and over the last five years, cement consumption in India has been growing by nearly 10 percent per year.

Jaiprakash builds its own cement production facilities, most of which are located in the Satna cluster in the northern state of Madhya Pradesh, which has the highest cement production growth rate in India.

As early as 1980, Jaiprakash turned to Potain to assist in the construction of these massive facilities.

Baldev V. Raisinghani, senior joint president of purchasing for Jaiprakash, said that his company’s very first Potain is still in the equipment fleet.

“We bought a used Potain H4-36 B tower crane decades ago,” he said. “And that crane is working to this day lifting 10 t (11 USt) loads at 30 m (98 ft) radius for cement and concrete placement at various job sites.”

In terms of current day cranes, Jaiprakash has the largest number of Potain MD 1100 special application tower cranes in any single crane fleet in the world.

Jaiprakash bought the first of these cranes in 1990 (it was known as an MD 900 at the time) from the Gujarat Electrical Board. Since then, the company has added six more MD 1100s to the fleet.

Jaiprakash uses these cranes for various lifting duties such as erection work at cement

plants or in the pre-heater buildings. Three of the cranes bought in 2009 are currently being used for the installation of boilers and captive power plants in Uttar Pradesh, Churke and Dhalla.

Raisinghani said that it is Potain’s strength and reliability, coupled with superior after sales support, that keeps the company coming back.

“Potain cranes are robust and can work long hours,” he said. “That is why we keep buying one crane after another to expand our fleet. The load characteristics of the MD 1100 meet our requirements as we typically need around 60 m (197 ft) of jib to lift 15 to 16 t (16.5 to 17.6 USt) loads. The MD 1100 can lift 18 t at 60 m (19.8 USt at 197 ft) plus it has a good free-standing height of 80 m (262 ft). The cranes are perfectly suited for our needs.”

Raisinghani also said that Manitowoc Crane Care has been prompt and effective in terms of after sales support.

“When we need the assistance of Manitowoc Crane Care, for either parts ordering or technical

support, we know we can rely on the organization 100 percent,” he said. “In addition, Manitowoc sales and commissioning team initiates regular preliminary site visits even before the crane arrives there. This helps tremendously when it comes to commissioning the crane.” ◆

Baldev V Raisinghani, joint president of purchasing for Jaiprakash, which owns the largest fleet of Potain MD 1100s in the world.

One of seven Potain MD 1100 cranes belonging to Jaiprakash Associates Ltd.

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Larry Weyers, executive vice president for Manitowoc in The Americas, addressed Crane Expo visitors at an evening dinner.

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Shady Grove showtimeNearly 900 customers and dealers attended Manitowoc Cranes’ Crane Expo demonstration. Chris Bratthauar reports.

Manitowoc Cranes hosted nearly 900 customers and dealers at its Shady Grove facility in October. Attendees

were able to see and operate nearly two dozen Manitowoc, Grove, National Crane and Potain cranes. Several models were shown to U.S. customers for the first time.

Larry Weyers, executive vice president for Manitowoc in the Americas, said that the unprecedented number of visitors at the event showed great optimism in the industry.

“We were encouraged by the interest our customers and dealers showed during the

event,” he said. “While many areas of the economy are still very slow to recover, a growth in infrastructure development, plus the generally positive outlook in the energy industry, has given us hope for a solid recovery. Our cranes are suited to these applications, and we are cautiously optimistic about the near term.”

Manitowoc Crane Care and Manitowoc Finance were also available throughout the week to provide information regarding parts, service and training as well as financing options.

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Visitors to Crane Expo gather to watch a demonstration on one of the test areas at Manitowoc’s Shady Grove facility in Pa., U.S. Close to 900 customers and dealers attended the event.

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Several self-erecting cranes from the Potain range were at Crane Expo. The Igo T 85, the largest at the event, features a telescoping mast for variable working heights. Maximum capacity for the crane is 6 t (6.6 USt), and its jib is 45 m (148 ft).

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The newest addition to Grove’s rough-terrain crane product line was unveiled at the event. The 135 t (150 USt) capacity RT9150E is the world’s largest rough-terrain crane, and its 60 m (197 ft) main boom is the longest on any current production rough-terrain crane.

Glen Tellock, Chairman and CEO of The Manitowoc Company, Inc., sits in the cab of the Manitowoc 16000 crawler crane as the U.S. flag is raised. Standing next to him is Dennis Maschino, product service manager for Manitowoc Crane Care.

National Crane boom trucks, including the latest NBT 50 and NBT 45 models, were shown at the event. Pictured is the NBT 50. The crane is available in either 45.3 t (50 USt) or 49.9 t (50 USt) versions.

The Ultra View cab, Manitowoc’s innovative tower crane cab with improved visibility and operator comfort, made its U.S. debut at Crane Expo. The new standardized cab offers a quieter operating environment and more internal storage.

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Manitowoc put its Wilhelmshaven factory on display for more than 150 customers this fall, in a facility open

event, focused on showing crane users and owners improvements made that were designed to make for better quality products.

The updates were part of factory improvements made in Wilhelmshaven, Germany and at Manitowoc’s factory in Niella Tanaro, Italy. The changes affect all aspects of crane production, from design and purchasing through to technical services, training and delivery.

The event included a tour of the factory and offices, demonstrations of the latest Grove cranes and presentations from Manitowoc’s management.

Philippe Cohet, executive vice president of Manitowoc Cranes in EMEA, said the

improvements will put the GMK product line from Wilhelmshaven at the top of the industry.

“Many customers have been to Wilhelmshaven before, and our GMK cranes are well-known,” he said. “We felt it was important to bring people back to see the significant changes we have made. Many customers said they were pleased to get such broad access to our factory. We have invested millions at Wilhelmshaven and are extremely proud of the factory.”

One of the key initiatives in Wilhelmshaven has been the addition of lean manufacturing practices.Part of lean manufacturing is an improved supply chain process, and at Wilhelmshaven, this has made a noticeable difference.

Thomas Steuer, vice president of operations in Wilhelmshaven, is overseeing

factory operations and has lead the lean initiative. He has substantial experience in operational excellence and has created a team dedicated to ensuring the changes result in better quality cranes and faster deliveries.

“We have reorganized the shop floor and installed new equipment,” Steuer said. “We have also made changes to the processes in our offices, increased our Manitowoc Crane Care service teams and introduced a system to monitor progress – the Customer Satisfaction Index. This has caused a cultural shift – each month workers and managers eagerly await the latest CSI figures. Everyone is committed to reaching our target of 9.5.”

Engineering at Wilhelmshaven has also been reorganized by Andreas Schwer, Manitowoc’s senior vice president of global engineering and innovation. Quality control and crane testing now form a central part of new product development. Testing, both at the design stage and at the prototype stage, have been enhanced and expanded.

After the meetings and factory tours visitors saw the latest models – GMK6300L and GMK6400 – at work in crane demonstrations. ◆

Focus on quality

Manitowoc welcomed more than 150 customers to its factory in Wilhelmshaven, Germany to see its latest quality initiatives. Carole Bolomier reports.

Customers learn more about design and production improvements during a special event at the Manitowoc factory in Wilhelmshaven.

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Boom Logistics is the latest in a long line of Australian crane users to take delivery of a Grove GMK7450 all-

terrain crane. The crane, working out of the company’s Queensland base in Brisbane, has already completed several jobs for the company.

John Stewart, Manitowoc’s senior vice president for sales and marketing in Asia-Pacific (outside China), said the GMK7450 fits well with local Australia needs.

“For customers in Australia looking to add a heavy lift mobile crane with excellent strength, but who also want a crane that is practical and efficient to run — the GMK7450 is the perfect solution,” he said. “Australia has not been as badly affected as other markets

and many companies want to take advantage of the work available in infrastructure and resource projects. This is adding to the crane’s popularity.”

Boom Logistics’ 450 t capacity GMK7450 (which is the 550 USt GMK7550 in the U.S.) has already completed a number of high profile jobs. In terms of infrastructure, Boom has sent the crane to a variety of bridge erection, tunnel and tower crane assembly projects. In power generation and industrial applications, it has sent the crane to lift transformers, tanks and other heavy components and structures.

Glenn Wright, general manager of Boom Logistics’ Queensland branch, said ease of transportation was a big factor in his company’s decision to add the GMK7450 to its fleet.

“What we really liked about the GMK7450 is that it’s the largest all-terrain crane that can legally travel on our roads with the boom attached,” he said. “So far the crane has performed reliably, giving our customers a safe, efficient and cost-effective solution to their heavy lift needs.”

The configuration of the GMK7450 means that it can access local job sites where other companies might only be able to send a 200 t (220 USt) capacity crane. The company plans to offer the crane on projects across Queensland where it will join the company’s extensive crane offering. Boom is the largest crane logistics company in the country with over 530 cranes in its fleet Australia-wide.

Manitowoc Crane Care provided full support in the commissioning of the GMK7450. Boom purchased the crane in its full configuration with the Mega-Wing-Lift capacity-enhancing attachment.

The Grove GMK7450 has a maximum main boom of 60 m (197 ft) and tip height of 130 m (427 ft). ◆

Boom times

Australian crane logistics giant Boom Logistics has added Grove’s largest all-terrain crane to its growing fleet of Manitowoc cranes. Punitha Govindasamy reports.

The Grove GMK7450 is the largest all-terrain crane able to travel without dismantling required on the roads of Queensland, Australia.

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The new Grove RT9150E has a 197 ft (60 m) main boom, the longest available on any current production rough-terrain

crane. In addition to great reach, the RT9150E is also the strongest rough-terrain crane available from Grove.

Doyle Bryant, director of product marketing for Manitowoc, said the crane’s exceptional reach is a standout feature.

“This crane can offer customers a maximum tip height of 312 ft (95 m) and that will impress a lot of people,” he said. “Also, with the length of boom available, it will be able to reach all sorts of places where previously customers would use a jib. We’ve combined proven Grove technology to create this RT9150E, which we believe is the new market leader.”

The RT9150E has a 150 USt rated capacity in the U.S., or 135 t in markets outside the U.S. It combines an upperworks from Grove’s GMK5165-2 all-terrain crane (known as the GMK5130-2 outside the U.S.) and the lowerworks of the 130 USt (120 t) capacity RT9130E rough-terrain crane. The result is a high capacity crane that sits on a compact and durable carrier.

The main boom on the RT9150E benefits from a 36 ft to 59 ft (11 m to 18 m) bi-fold lattice swingaway that offers further reach. When working with this jib the RT9150E can reach a maximum tip height of 267 ft (81 m). As an option, customers can equip the crane with hydraulic power to the luffing jib, allowing the operator to adjust it from the cab.

To reach the maximum tip height for the crane, users will need the two additional inserts. Adding these extends the tip height to 312 ft (95 m). Lifting duties for the crane

are impressive too. When working with its full standard counterweight of 39,000 lbs (17,690 kg), the crane has a lift advantage of almost 60 percent over its closest sister model, the Grove RT9130E.

For ease of set-up and tear-down, the crane can easily remove and install its outrigger boxes. Similarly, the 39,000 lbs (17,690 kg) of standard counterweight, plus the optional additional 24,000 lbs (10,886 kg), can also be hydraulically installed and removed. As the crane shares its lowerworks

with the RT9130E, Manitowoc engineers have ensured that transporting the new RT9150E is no harder than transporting the RT9130E.

Another design innovation is the new operator’s cab, the first from a new generation of Grove cabs. Inside the cab, operators have Grove’s EKS5 load moment indicator and also its ECOS electronic controls.

Manitowoc has a number of RT9150E cranes on test with customers in the U.S. Testing will finish at the end of 2010 with production beginning in 2011. ◆

Thinking big

The new Grove RT9150E rough-terrain crane has a 135 t (150 USt) capacity. This is one of several units currently under test in the field.

Manitowoc’s mobile crane brand, Grove, has introduced a new range leader for its rough-terrain crane line. Chris Bratthauar reports.

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Oman-based heavy lift specialist Sinan Heavy Lift has added a top of the range Grove all-terrain crane to

its fleet, to help with growing demand for bigger cranes in the country.

The rental company purchased the 450 t GMK7450 (known as the 550 USt GMK7550 in the U.S.) to replace an older 350 t (386 USt) capacity Grove crane that had completed many years of faithful service. The sale was managed by Arabian Crane Services, the Grove dealer for Oman.

Abdel Athmani, managing director of Arabian Crane Services, said the new crane was Sinan’s largest purchase from Manitowoc.

“Sinan Heavy Lift is a well-established company in this country and we are delighted to provide it its largest ever Manitowoc crane,” he said. “The company will use this crane to help with its growing workload in the oil and petrochemical industries locally.”

Industrial championThe GMK7450 is perfect for refinery work and other jobs in industrial facilities. It has a 60 m (197 ft) main boom with excellent lifting capabilities across its load chart. In addition, Grove’s patented Megatrak suspension system gives it better maneuverability, while the ECOS electronic control system offers close positioning, even for very heavy loads.

Grove cranes have long been a popular choice for Sinan Heavy Lift. In addition to the

GMK7450, Arabian Crane Services has sold 18 Grove mobile cranes to the company including two GMK6300 cranes (GMK6350 in the U.S.), two GMK5220 cranes (GMK5275 in the U.S.) and a GMK4100L crane (GMK4115L in the U.S.). The company also owns rough-terrain cranes from Grove, including a top of the range 120 t (130 USt) RT9130E.

Arabian Crane Services is providing full Manitowoc Crane Care parts and service support to the Grove GMK7450 and other Grove cranes in the Sinan Heavy Lift fleet. ◆

Range leaderA long-time Manitowoc customer has added its largest ever Grove to its fleet. Carole Bolomier reports.

Sinan Al Harty of Sinan Heavy Lift (left) with Abdel Athmani of Arabian Crane Services in front of the new GMK7450.

The new Grove GMK7450 belonging to Sinan Heavy Lift at work on an industrial facility in Oman.

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Tatuape, a crane rental company based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, celebrated the delivery of its first Manitowoc 18000 crawler

crane in September. The company also used the occasion to celebrate 50 years of business. About 140 customers attended the event, which showcased the new crawler crane hoisting the company’s first crane – “Canguruzinho,” a vintage truck crane – into the air.

Denys Garzon, one of the owners of Tatuape, said the company thoroughly researched the crawler crane and many factors influenced their purchasing decision.

“Advanced controls were important to us for safe and productive operation,” he said. “Plus, the Manitowoc sales and support team were very helpful throughout the sales process.”

Tatuape purchased the 750 t (825 USt) capacity Manitowoc 18000 with both the wheeled and hanging MAX-ER configurations of the capacity enhancing attachment.

Garzon said flexibility for additional application was the main motivation.

“We chose to purchase both MAX-ER configurations because of the diversity of work we anticipate in Brazil over the next several years. Having both versions will help us be more flexible in the types of projects we can do,” he said. “Plus, the wheeled version of the MAX-ER stands apart – there is no similar attachment in the country.”

The Model 18000 is one of the largest capacity cranes in Manitowoc’s crawler line. Its maximum reach is 121 m (400 ft).

The first job for Tatuape’s Manitowoc 18000 began in October at the Presidente

Bernardes Refinery in Cubatao, owned by Petrobras.

In addition to its headquarters in Sao Paulo, Tatuape has a second branch in Vitoria, in

southeast Brazil. About 80 percent of the company’s revenue comes from crane rental and the remainder from heavy transport and rigging. Tatuape employs 300 people. ◆

Celebration in BrazilBrazilian crane rental company Tatuape celebrated the purchase of a Manitowoc 18000 as well as 50 years in business. Chris Bratthauar reports.

Tatuape’s new Manitowoc 18000 is the highlight of a customer event that took place last September in honor of the company’s 50th anniversary.

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