Potain - Thu June 04, 2026
Potain MDT 269 Supports Major Hydropower Plant Upgrade in Northern Italy
A major hydropower modernization project in the Aosta Valley, Italy, is using a Potain MDT 269 J12 topless tower crane. The historic Hone hydroelectric power plant has operated for more than 100 years and, when reconstruction is complete, annual energy production is expected to double from 50 to 100 GWh....
Manitowoc - Tue May 19, 2026
Major Bridge for Indian Expressway Calls in Potain Crane Power
The Mumbai-Pune Expressway is a major Indian highway, but despite its size, it is prone to congestion owing to the large population it serves. As a result, the road's owner, the Maharashtra State Development Corp., is building a new bypass that includes a large cable-stayed bridge at Lonavala....
Manitowoc - Wed May 13, 2026
Technicians in Focus: Volker Rodenbeck of Manitowoc
Ask any crane owner what they value most in their cranes, and you will usually hear "uptime." It is a critical factor, and can mean the difference between success and failure on a job. To ensure Manitowoc delivers when it comes to uptime, the company focuses on two areas: first, accelerating new product development to design and build high-performance, reliable cranes; and second, making substantial investments in customer support through its global network of field service technicians....
Manitowoc - Thu May 07, 2026
Potain MCT 385 Cranes Support Construction of World's Longest-Span Road-Rail Bridge
Two Potain MCT 385 topless tower cranes are playing a critical role in the construction of the Zhoushan Taoyaomen Bridge in China. The cranes are owned by Guizhou Shengyongsheng and are working on a critical section of the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway, part of the country's "Eight Vertical and Eight Horizontal" high-speed rail network....
Manitowoc/Potain - Mon March 30, 2026
Potain Launches PowerBoost to Add Battery Capacity to Self-Erecting Cranes
A new battery pack for Potain self-erecting cranes will bring greater flexibility to job sites. The new, maintenance-free PowerBoost launched on the Potain Igo M 24-19, which debuted on the global stage at bauma 2025....
Manitowoc/Potain - Fri March 20, 2026
Reliability From Potain Tower Cranes Supports Landmark Project in Tbilisi
Two Potain MCT 275 topless tower cranes are supporting daily lifting operations on a complex, multi-structure hotel development where crane availability is critical to maintaining construction momentum....
Manitowoc - Tue December 02, 2025
Potain MDT 389 L16 Powers Construction of New Gaslini Hospital in Genoa, Italy
A Potain MDT 389 L16 tower crane is now operational at the New Gaslini Hospital construction site in Genoa, Italy. The crane is supporting a transformative healthcare project set to redefine pediatric treatment and research worldwide....
Manitowoc - Wed November 26, 2025
Potain MDT 219 Tower Cranes Installed By Helicopter
This $173 million project to rebuild the Grands Montets ski area is part of a CSR reflection for two reasons:• Initially, the station wanted to limit the number of materials transported by helicopter....
Manitowoc - Mon October 27, 2025
17 Potain Cranes Emerge On Milan's Skyline to Build €4.5 Billion Innovation District
Located on the northwest edge of Milan, the MIND project covers nearly 1.07 million sq. ft. The €4.5 billion project is meant to construct "the city of the future," a fully decarbonized district designed for connectivity, inclusion, culture and well-being....
Manitowoc - Wed September 10, 2025
Four Potain Cranes Drive Progress at Torre Faro in Milan for Energy Company A2A
Four Potain tower cranes from two of Manitowoc's long-time Italian partners are working on Milan's prestigious Torre Faro (Lighthouse Tower), scheduled for completion later this year. Leading contractors CMB Cooperativa Muratori e Braccianti di Carpi and Colombo Costruzioni have teamed up, each deploying two cranes and providing in-depth knowledge of BIM technology for the 472 ft....
