The new Nemanjin Grad complex, taking shape on the outskirts of Belgrade, Serbia, will mix residential, business and community spaces in an area just a short distance from the city center. Bringing the project to life is a team of nine Potain tower cranes supplied by K.I.G.O., the local Serbian dealer. K.I.G.O. is a division of Ferokov, the regional Potain dealer across several Balkan countries.
From the range of Potain topless cranes, there are three MDT 219 cranes, four MDT 178 cranes, and an MDT 128. Supporting them is a Potain HUP 40-30 self-erecting crane. The cranes are handling steel sections and pouring concrete across the seven buildings that will make up Nemanjin Grad. Once the structural work is complete, the cranes will move on to finishing the façade and roof, along with other final works, ahead of the project's completion at the end of this year.
"With multiple structures to build, we wanted to use cranes that could complete the project on time with the greatest efficiency. That's why choosing Potain topless cranes made sense. In many instances, there are two or more cranes with overlapping work areas, so the cranes' more compact working areas save time and money. Also, with Potain frequency converter technology combined with the Crane Control System (CCS), we have fast and accurate load handling," said Sebastian David, general manager of K.I.G.O.
The nine cranes are all positioned with hook heights ranging from 114.5 ft. to 202.75 ft. Jib lengths are set between 114.83 ft. and 213.25 ft. K.I.G.O. is providing comprehensive service support for the cranes, overseeing installation, performing routine maintenance, and providing ongoing technical assistance. The company is also backed by Manitowoc's regional customer support headquarters in Dardilly, France. Ferokov is already anticipating support for completing the work by planning the cranes' teardown.
"There will be limited space available for tower crane dismantling once construction is finished, but we planned well in advance to ensure our mobile cranes and trucks can complete the work. Potain topless cranes are designed for easy and fast assembly and disassembly, which will also help smooth the process," said David.
For more information, visi manitowoc.com/potain/top-slewing-cranes.
