lighthouse lifting
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Volume 9 Issue 2
Technical UpdateNew Potain cab
News ReportExcon India
Show Reportbauma 2010
A M A N I T O W O C C R A N E S M A G A Z I N E
June 2010 English
Lighthouse lifting
Volume 9 Issue 2
Technical UpdateNew Potain cab
News ReportExcon India
Show Reportbauma 2010
A M A N I T O W O C C R A N E S M A G A Z I N E
June 2010 English
Lighthouse lifting
A new level of lifting
The new Grove GMK6300L offers the strongest, longest boom combination on six axles. Exceptional lift capacities and fast setup times make this crane ideal for a broad range of applications, ensuring unmatched performance and versatility.
6300L advantages:
• Exceptionally strong load charts with 80 m of main boom reach
• 37 m hydraulic luffing jib
• MEGATRAKTM independent suspension and all-wheel steering for unmatched on/off highway performance
• Fully automatic Allison transmission
• Five outrigger positions provide ultimate flexibility
Contact your dealer or visit www.manitowoc.com
The GMK6300L features the
most powerful80 m boom on six axles
The new Grove GMK6300L offers the strongest, longest boom combination on six axles. Exceptional lift capacities
The GMK6300L features the
most powerfulThe GMK6300L features the
most powerfulThe GMK6300L features the
80 m boom on six axles
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Like any mechanical part, the quality of the operator is crucial to the productivity of a crane. There are many factors that make a good operator. Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, good communication skills and a range of other abilities will make one operator better than another. The balance varies between these skills, training and experience. There is much discussion in the industry about striking the right balance to get the most from an operator.
But one thing is universally acknowledged. If an operator is comfortable and working in an ergonomic environment, then productivity levels are better. An operator who is seated comfortably, in a cab that is heated or cooled correctly, can give their undivided attention to the job. There are fewer distractions and less fatigue. This is
more productive and, importantly, safer. Manitowoc has long viewed the operator as a vital
component, and the company is constantly looking at ways to make their job easier. This issue we profile the latest developments for doing this, including the Ultra View cab for Potain tower cranes, which offers better visibility, more space and less noise and the carrier cab on the Grove GMK6300L, which offers greater travel comfort, for up to three crew, plus better positioning of the instruments.
These are two examples of how Manitowoc is improving life for operators and improving productivity for its customers. There is more to cranes than the steel that forms them. Manitowoc’s innovation and vision helps customers get the most from their cranes.
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June 2010
Publisher: Robert Hund
Editor-in-Chief: Ben Shaw
Executive Editor:Tom Cioni
Managing Editor:Katie Propati
Contributing Editors: Eliza Arnould
Carole Bolomier John Bittner
Chris Bratthauar Punitha Govindasamy Amanda Barbarossa
Leslie ShalabiStephen To
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If an operator is comfortable and working in an ergonomic environment, then productivity levels are better.
W e l c o m e
Ben ShawEditor-in-Chief
ON ThE COVER:A National Crane 14110A boom truck sets a lighthouse cupola on a restoration project in Maryland, U.S. For more see page 14.
News ........................ 4Manitowoc around the world.
News Report ............ 8Manitowoc at Expomin in Santiago, Chile.
Manitowoc Store ..... 9News from the company store.
Job Site Report ...... 10Franmat in France is a leading Potain customer.
Job Site Report ...... 12A Grove GMK7450 on a bridge project in Australia.
Job Site Report ...... 14National helps with a lighthouse restoration.
Product Focus ....... 16Grove’s new GMK6300L all-terrain crane.
bauma 2010 ........... 18A look back at the Munich, Germany show.
Dealer Profile ......... 20Potain’s most successful dealer in Germany.
News Report .......... 21A review of Excon in Bangalore, India.
EnCORE ................. 22Rebuilding bearings with Manitowoc Crane Care.
Technical Update ... 23The new Ultra View cab for Potain tower cranes.
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Manitowoc announced a series of management changes in the Americas region, including two new roles.
Ingo Schiller was named senior vice president of sales and marketing for North America. He is responsible for all sales and marketing related to dealers and direct customers in the region. Schiller spent 15 years in a variety of senior sales and management positions in the lifting industry before joining Manitowoc as vice president of mobile cranes in January 2008.
Bruce Buchan, a veteran Manitowoc sales executive, was appointed to the new role of senior vice president of sales and marketing for Latin America. Buchan is responsible for all sales and marketing for Manitowoc crane brands in the region. Buchan has nearly three decades of crane industry experience and has been with Manitowoc since 1997. Most recently, he was vice president of sales and marketing for Manitowoc crawler cranes in North America.
Both Schiller and Buchan report to Larry Weyers, executive vice president for the Americas.
John Kennedy replaces Buchan in North America as the vice president of sales and marketing for crawler cranes. Kennedy joined Manitowoc in 1988 as a product manager and quickly moved into a sales role as field sales manager for the Midwest and eastern Canada. Kennedy will direct sales administration and marketing efforts for Manitowoc crawlers in this region. He reports directly to Schiller.
Allen Kadow was named to the newly created role of director
of marketing for Manitowoc in Latin America. He will work closely with Manitowoc’s local regional sales and marketing staff. Kadow joined Manitowoc in 2000, and began his career as an inside sales representative. He most recently held the position of manager of product marketing and inside sales for crawler cranes in North America. He reports to Buchan.
Management changes in the Americas
Wind developmentsA Grove GTK1100 was used to erect two wind turbines on a new development. The job, managed by German rental company Wiesbauer at Rheinland-Pfalz, involved setting two Vestas V90 turbines with tower heights of 105 m (344 ft) and tower sections weighing up to 40 t (44 USt). Nacelle weights were 74 t (82 USt).
Helmut Mader, Wiesbauer’s head of job site planning on the project, said the company utilized the optional cab available with the crane.
“We used the crawler-mounted cab for the GTK1100
on this job, which gave the operator better protection from the elements,” he said. “This was quite a tough job site in terms of preparation, but we were pleased with the performance of the crane. In terms of setup, we were happy we didn’t need additional space, required with other cranes.”
The two turbines set by the GTK1100 were part of a collection of 15 at the development that is owned and operated by Rio Energie. Engineering contractor on the project was Thyssen Krupp Industrieservice.
The Grove GTK1100 working on a wind farm in Germany.
Ingo Schiller
Bruce Buchan
John Kennedy
Allen Kadow
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Saudi shipment arrives
A work of art
Grove cranes for oil giant Saudi Aramco have arrived in Saudi Arabia. Celebrating the delivery are (left to right): Christophe Carbonelle, Manitowoc; Srini Kadaba, Kanoo; Thomas Buchardt, Manitowoc.
A Potain Igo 18 is part of an art installation at the Grand Palais in Paris, France.
Saudi Aramco received 28 new Grove all-terrain cranes, which it will use at a variety of its facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Manitowoc dealer Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo leased the cranes on a 15-year rental contract. The cranes were delivered to the Kanoo yard in Dammam before being shipped to the customer.
Christophe Carbonelle, sales manager for Grove cranes in the Middle East, said he was pleased that Grove was selected for such a large order.
“This is a major order with one of the world’s leading oil
companies, and we are delighted that Grove cranes were chosen,” he said. “Saudi Arabia is experiencing strong demand in contrast to the rest of the region and the rest of the world. We are fortunate to have a strong demand for Grove cranes here through our dealer, Kanoo, and long relationships with major industrial customers, such as Saudi Aramco.”
The order for Saudi Aramco includes 26 Grove GMK3050-1 cranes and two Grove GMK5110-1 cranes (known as the GMK5135 in the U.S.).
Manitowoc cranes help out in HaitiGlen Tellock, chairman and chief executive officer of The Manitowoc Company Inc., parent company of Manitowoc Cranes, said that several of the company’s cranes were helping with relief work in Haiti in the wake of the earthquake
that hit the country in January 2010. The cranes helped with recovery work after the earthquake devastated the island nation. Cranes were working in the capital Port-au-Prince, and others were mobilized to other cities.
Tellock also said the company donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts.
“The Haitian earthquake was a natural disaster of unprecedented proportions,” he said. “Our hope is that our donation will assist the Red
Cross in addressing the overwhelming need for medical care, food and shelter for the people of Haiti. While the short-term needs of Haiti are critical, the need to rebuild its cities and infrastructure are equally important.”
A Potain Igo 18 self-erecting crane is part of an ambitious contemporary art display called Monumenta, which is installed in the main hall of the Grand Palais in Paris, France. The 1.8 t (2 USt) capacity crane is being used to pile clothes into a giant mound that forms the centerpiece of the work by renowned French artist Christian Boltanski.
Jean-Claude Guiter, Manitowoc’s technical support manager for France, said that the crane was performing well.
“It’s great to have a Potain crane involved in such a high profile setting, and that it is playing such a central role in the artwork,” he said. “The crane has performed well, and the organizers have been very pleased with it.”
Previous art attractions at the Grand Palais have attracted over 140,000 visitors during five-week installations. Monumenta was created at the invitation of the French government’s Ministry of Culture and Communication.
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The 14 Grove rough-terrain cranes delivered to Kuwait.
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Titan 2 Holding is using a Manitowoc 18000 for heavy lift work on construction of a nuclear power plant in Russia.
Power liftingThe first Model 18000 crawler crane in Russia is working at the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant 2, which is being built near the city of St. Petersburg. It is being used to position the molten core catcher of the facility. The crane arrived in Russia in 2009 with three service engineers from Manitowoc Crane Care, Paul Evans, Volker Bunger and Yuri Kozlov, managing the assembly.
Titan 2, the company that purchased the crane, is a contractor specializing in the construction of power plants.
It purchased the crane with its MAX-ER capacity enhancing attachment, giving it a maximum capacity of 750 t (827 USt). The molten core catcher on a nuclear power station is effectively a large safety net, neutralizing the molten core in the event of an accident. On Leningrad NPP 2, it is a 740 t (816 USt) structure composed of special materials.
Also on the project site are other Manitowoc cranes, including two Potain MD 1100 special application tower cranes, plus two Potain MD 208 A tower cranes.
Grove goes direct in Spain
Kuwait Oil takes Groves
Beginning April 1, Manitowoc is dealing direct with customers in Spain for its Grove brand. Sales and service of Grove mobile cranes in Spain were previously managed by dealer Mopsa, but Manitowoc has announced that it will change the setup to meet future customer demands.
Orlando Mota, general manager for Manitowoc in Iberia, said moving to direct sales was a natural next step in serving Spanish customers.
“We’re now ready to take things to the next stage,” he said. “We will be offering even better customer support and sales service by selling direct, as we already do with Manitowoc crawler cranes.”
Management from Manitowoc’s Spanish office will be visiting with
customers, end users, contractors and rental companies to outline the new arrangement. All warranties for existing Grove cranes sold by Mopsa remain valid and will be covered by Manitowoc Crane Care.
The move does not affect sales of Potain tower cranes, which will still be sold by long-standing dealer Ibergruas. Customers wishing to learn more should contact Orlando Mota at [email protected].
A mix of 14 Grove rough-terrain cranes were delivered to Kuwait Oil Company through dealer Integrated Logistics Co. Six 45 t (50 USt) capacity RT650 cranes and eight 55 t (61 USt) capacity RT760 cranes make up the order. Kuwait Oil Company, the state-owned oil producer, took the cranes on a five-year lease deal.
Saleh Al Huwaidi, chief executive officer of Integrated Logistics Co., said the Grove cranes are a good addition to Kuwait Oil Company’s fleet.
“We are very pleased to supply these Grove rough-terrain cranes to the KOC fleet, and they are already working well for the company at several of its facilities,” he said. “We worked with Kirsten Davidson at Manitowoc and the customer to get the right cranes and the right package for the company. This is the first time KOC moved to a lease arrangement for cranes, but the process worked well, and for them it could be the way forward.”
Orlando Mota, general manager for Manitowoc in Iberia
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Two young crane enthusiasts at the Lampson International yard in Colorado, U.S.
Potain cranes set up in the HafenCity harbor area of Hamburg, Germany.
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Crane dreams come true
MDTs makeover Hamburg
Lampson International, one of the world’s largest crane-owning companies and a major Manitowoc customer, made a dream come true for two young crane enthusiasts. The company invited the children to its yard in Denver, Co., U.S., to operate a Manitowoc 14000 crawler crane.
The event was staged at the request of the children’s father, Staff Sergeant Zachary Buchanan Hughes, who is currently serving
with the U.S. Military in Afghanistan. He wrote to his local paper, the Denver Post, about his kids’ love of cranes, and the newspaper contacted Lampson customer The Weitz Company. Weitz then got in touch with Lampson about making arrangements. The children, Madison and Wyatt, ages 6 and 4, got to operate the controls of the crane and wave a giant U.S. flag that was attached to the hook.
Three Grove mobile cranes raise the yacht, Endeavour, in Auckland, New Zealand.
Triple lift for luxury yachtThree Grove all-terrain cranes hoisted Endeavour, a luxury yacht, from the waters of Auckland harbor in New Zealand. All three cranes belong to NZ Crane Group, which managed all the engineering and planning on the complex lift.
The 300 t Grove GMK6300 (350 USt GMK6350 in the U.S.) and two 220 t GMK6220L (250 USt GMK6250L in the U.S.) cranes lifted the 152 t (168 USt) yacht to the shore in front of a crowd of onlookers. The cranes are the three largest in the
company’s fleet and were provided through local dealer Tidd Ross Todd.
To make the lift, the cranes were positioned with outriggers rested on submerged piles on the harbor floor. Where this wasn’t possible, NZ Crane Group manufactured steel beams to provide support, and the company also arranged for additional support to the front outriggers.
Cameron McCahill, group general manager at NZ Crane Group, said his company’s
engineering team came up with the perfect plan.
“Our engineering team created a plan that utilized equalizers, spreader beams, slings and shackles to make sure the lift ran smoothly,” he said. “We’d lifted a similar size yacht from the same place a few months earlier, so we knew what we were doing. But when there’s a crowd of people watching and clearances are down to just 2 inches (5 cm), you want to be sure everything goes to plan. In this case, it ran smoothly.”
Potain’s topless cranes worked for German construction company Höhns-Bau GmbH & Co. KG., on a new multi-use block in Hamburg’s HafenCity harbor area. The development is one of the largest European urban makeovers of the 21st century. Two cranes, an MDT 218 and an MDT 268, arrived on site in July 2009, and worked together on the project.
Jens Höhns, managing partner and engineer at Höhns-Bau, said using topless cranes gave more flexibility on the job site.
“We started with an MDT 218, but as the schedule accelerated, we needed another crane,” he said. “There were two options: We could erect a larger crane, farther away from the project that could swing over the construction, or we could erect a topless crane with a shorter jib that would swing underneath the crane already there. In the end, we chose the second option.”
Work finished on the project in April 2010.
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Customers visit the Manitowoc booth at Expomin in Santiago, Chile.
Manitowoc Cranes took part in Expomin, Chile’s largest mining tradeshow, April 12-16, in Santiago.
Despite the massive earthquake that hit the region in February, the event was successful and well-attended.
Cristian Galaz, general manager of Manitowoc Cranes in South America, said the gave Manitowoc an opportunity to meet with customers in a rapidly expanding market.
“Chile has one of the largest reserves of copper in the world, so mining is a very important part of the economy,” he said. “Cranes play an essential support role in mine work, so we showcased Manitowoc’s technology and service capabilities.”
On display at the Manitowoc booth was a Grove GMK5165-2 all-terrain crane. It is owned and operated by Burger Gruas, a
prominent crane rental company in the region.The Grove GMK5165-2 (which is called
the GMK5130-2 in markets outside the U.S.) has 13 counterweight configurations that
allow both versatility and a maximum capacity of 130 t (165 USt in the U.S.). The maximum main boom length is 60 m (197 ft). The crane also has a bi-fold lattice swingaway jib that extends from 11 m to 18 m (36 ft to 59 ft), allowing an overall tip height of 81 m (266 ft).
The show featured 1,200 exhibitors representing over 5,000 brands from 36 countries. Nearly 65,000 mining industry professionals attended the 5-day event.
In addition to the 65,000 m2 (700,000 ft2) of exhibition space, Expomin was also venue to mining-related educational events and industry presentations.
The show was inaugurated by Laurence Golborne, the minister of mines in Chile’s new Piñera administration. He visited by the Manitowoc booth for a short demonstration of Manitowoc’s lifting technology. ◆
Mining supportManitowoc’s booth at Expomin in Santiago, Chile focused on support and service for the region’s rapidly expanding mining industry. Leslie Shalabi reports.
Chile’s minister of mines, Laurence Golborne, at the Manitowoc booth for a short demonstration.
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Manitowoc has a new website with a wider selection of promotional items for sale in the Americas region. This
new virtual store, which sells branded clothing, hats, accessories and scale models to crane dealers, owners and enthusiasts worldwide, is the result of a re-organization after Manitowoc partnered with a new promotional item supplier.
Customers in the Americas can now shop online at www.manitowocshop.com or by calling 1-877-243-3424. Customers can e-mail inquiries or orders to [email protected]. Manitowoc’s new licensee, PT USA, is the only authorized promotional provider to make custom orders for Manitowoc dealers and customers using the Manitowoc logos.
Amanda Barbarossa, promotional program manager, said that Manitowoc constantly looks for ways to provide a better experience for its customers.
“The changes we have made to the promotional program will allow us to sell a better selection of the same high-quality items we’ve always offered,” she said. “It will also help us begin to offer more attractive pricing.”
In an effort to provide a better selection, the program will now be seasonal and give customers more variety to shop throughout the year.
Currently, these changes only affect the Americas region, but the program will be expanded in the future.
Barbarossa says that the European promotional store will also be reorganized to use the same supplier.
“Later this year, both programs will come together under the same promotional supplier,” she said. “The websites will be folded together into one, but will provide regional offerings.”
Dealers or customers in the Americas region will need to sign up for an account on the new website as the accounts from the previous site do not carry over. Also, to be notified of new items or store promotions, customers can sign up for the Manitowoc Store mailing list on the website.
In addition to the virtual store, Manitowoc has two physical stores in the Americas region. One is located in Manitowoc, Wis., and the other in Shady Grove, Pa. ◆
More to offerP r o m o t i o n a l s t o r eN e w s r e p o r t
In an effort to offer customers more selection and better pricing, Manitowoc has updated its promotional item program in the Americas. Katie Propati reports.
Manitowoc Store – Americas region• www.manitowocshop.com• 1-877-243-3424• [email protected]
The Manitowoc Store website.
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A Potain MDT 368 working on a new government building in Paris, France.
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Lift partners add value
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The relationship between Franmat, its customers and Manitowoc is built around trust and service. It is an
approach that has served Franmat well and allowed it to develop into one of France’s premier tower crane rental companies.
One current job for the company is utilizing Potain cranes on a new office development for the French government’s Finance Ministry. This prestigious development is being built in the Ivry Sur Seine area of Paris with main contractor Leon Grosse managing the project.
Job expertiseBenjamin Richard, director of the equipment division at Leon Grosse, said his company appreciates the expertise that Franmat adds to each job.
“Franmat always meets our expectations so it was an easy choice to select them for this job,” he said. “We get additional value from Franmat that we don’t always get from other companies. They are with us throughout the job, from initial discussions about which cranes to use through to dismantling the cranes at the end of the project.”
For this project, Franmat recommended a Potain MDT 368 with a 16 t (17.6 USt) capacity, and an MD 310 also with a 16 t (17.6 USt) capacity. The company examined a series of options before recommending this pairing.
Crane selectionThe MDT 368 was selected for the Ivry Sur Seine project as it is topless and fits well with the MD 310, taking up less room. Plus it has the capacity to place even the heaviest loads on the project with an excellent load chart. The cranes are lifting a variety of precast elements with the largest weighing 6.8 t (7.5 USt) and being lifted to heights of up to 50 m (164 ft).
Jib lengths for both cranes are 50 m (164 ft), and the MDT 368 is working at a height of 65 m (213 ft), while the MD 310 works at a height of 50.6 m (166 ft). Between them they will help place some of the 18,000 m3 (23,500 yd3) of concrete and 1,230 t (1,356 USt) of steel on the building. The cranes arrived on site in January and will remain until the middle of 2011.
Marc Colombani, founder of Franmat, said his company’s philosophy of building partnerships with clients and not only focusing on profits has allowed it to develop its market-leading position.
“Our relationship with our customers and our supplier, Manitowoc, is very personal,” he said. “We have committed to Potain, and they make up 100 percent of our fleet. As a
result we have greater expertise and a deep understanding of Potain technology and operating processes. We use that experience to provide a flexible, responsive service so we can answer our customers’ needs, no matter how large or how unusual.”
Franmat’s tower crane rental business has been in operation for over 40 years. The performance of its Potain cranes combined with the expertise of its technical team has enabled Franmat to gain the trust of the industry’s largest contractors and supply equipment and services for jobs such as the Grand Louvre and Bastille Opera in Paris, the S3 terminal at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, the Viaduct of Clidan and Meaux, the bridges of Vecchio and Brest, plus the soccer stadiums of Monaco and Braga of Portugal.
The Franmat approach to customer service highlights the importance of bringing a human element to the crane business. The latest technology and strong technical expertise are vital to establishing a leading position in the crane rental business. But the true winners are those that can combine those elements with personal service. ◆
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Lift partners add valueA construction project in France highlights the unique approach to customer service provided by rental company Franmat. Eliza Arnould reports.
Franmat’s technical center in Loury has a large workshop complete with overhead cranes, a modern paint booth, warehouse and storage.
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A Grove GMK7450 lifting beams on the George Street Rail Bridge in a suburb of Melbourne, Australia.
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As the workload grows for Sergi Cranes, based in Victoria, Australia, the company has invested in its
largest mobile crane, a Grove GMK7450. The 450 t crane (known as the GMK7550 in the U.S., with a rating of 550 USt) joined the company’s fleet in December 2009. After extensive training for the Sergi crew, it was put to work on the first of dozens of jobs the new owner has lined up.
This first job was a night project, lifting beams on the George Street Rail Bridge in the Melbourne suburb of Dandenong. The GMK7450 used its capacity-enhancing Mega Wing Lift attachment with its full complement of 160 t (176 USt) counterweight to lift 70 t (77 USt) beams and then 90 t (90 USt) beams later in the project.
The project, which is managed by local government agency VicRoads, is an AUS$29.5 million ($26.9 million) job that will revitalize Dandenong, connecting people and businesses on either side of the existing rail line. Sergi worked on this project for main contractor Cut & Fill.
Lindsay Watson, general manager of Sergi Cranes, said the support his company received from Manitowoc was excellent.
“We were very happy with the GMK7450 on this first job and in particular with the support we received from Anthony Lazenby, Victorian State Manager, and Juergen Haeussler, the technician from Manitowoc Crane Care,” he said. “We believe this crane will be a real success for us because it can be driven on the road, it has great lifting duties on its boom and jib, and given its size, it is very fast and easy to setup.”
Sergi has operated cranes of up to 350 t (386 USt) capacity for over three years but with demand for its services increasing steadily, it decided to invest in a mobile crane with a greater capacity. After researching
alternatives, Sergi opted for the GMK7450 because it is the largest mobile crane that can be driven on the road in Victoria. It also has perfect lift duties for the company’s growing workload.
Watson said he expects the GMK7450 to work in a wide range of different applications.
“We have other bridge jobs for the crane similar to its first job, and we expect it to work on tower crane assembly, placing engineering plant on tall buildings, supporting wind farms etc.,” he said. “With the Mega Wing Lift, we get the additional counterweight. And a luffing fly jib with a reach of 130 m (427 ft) that will open up a wide range of opportunities. We can use this crane to reinforce our market position.”
Sergi Cranes is Victoria’s largest privately owned crane company. It has its headquarters in Clayton, where it owns two yards, plus a additional yard in Dandenong. ◆
Beams of 70 t (77 USt) and 90 t (99 USt) were placed on the project.
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Bigger businessLarger projects have inspired Sergi Cranes in Australia to add a Grove GMK7450 to its fleet. Punitha Govindasamy reports.
The crane worked with its Mega Wing Lift attachment including 160 t (176 USt) of counterweight.
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A National Crane boom truck helped install the final elements of a restored lighthouse on historic St. Clement’s
Island, Md., U.S.The National Crane 14110A, owned and
operated by Tom Leonard of Leonard Construction, was used to lift the lighthouse’s cupola into place.
Leonard said the cupola was fabricated in two pieces, then transported to the island ahead of his arrival with the crane.
“The contractor on the job had everything in place for me,” he said. “All I had to do was set up and make the lift.”
The cupola pieces needed to be lifted 150 ft (46 m) and set into place at the top of the structure. To accomplish this, Leonard positioned the crane and set the H-style outriggers. The boom was extended to 87 ft (27 m), and its angle raised from 45 degrees to 73 degrees throughout the pick.
The two pieces were relatively light, the walkway portion weighed 2,000 lbs (907 kg),
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Lighthouse revivalA lighthouse restoration could not be completed
without help from a National Crane boom truck. Chris Bratthauar reports.
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The cupola was the last portion of an extensive restoration of the island’s lighthouse.
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and the glass portion weighed just over 1,000 lbs (453 kg).
Challenging accessThe most challenging part of the job, however, was simply getting to the site. Since the lighthouse is on an island, the boom truck had to be loaded onto a barge.
The truck and crane weigh 54,500 lbs (24,721 kg), so Leonard was apprehensive about driving the source of his livelihood onto a barge.
“I was sure it was going to somehow fall off the barge,” he said. “But I drove it on during mid-tide to minimize the rocking, and everything went according to plan.”
The National Crane 1400A series of cranes has a 33 USt (29.9 t) maximum capacity. They are equipped with either four-section or five-section booms. Maximum boom extension is 127 ft (38.7 m), and maximum tip height is 171 ft (52.1 m).
In addition, the crane’s hydraulic system uses pressure-compensated control valves
with a load-sensing variable displacement piston pump for smoother operation and reduced maintenance.
Leonard bought the crane in 2005 from City Crane in Morgantown, W.Va. Having been in the commercial construction business for many years, he is ready to transition out of the physical labor of constructing metal buildings. Doing work such as lifting air conditioning compressors and building trusses, as well as some more unique projects, like the lighthouse job, is a perfect transition for him and his business. ◆
“I was sure it was going to somehow fall off the barge.
But I drove it on during mid-tide to minimize the rocking and everything went according
to plan.”Tom Leonard, Leonard Construction
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The Grove GMK6300L is designed for impressive picks on its main boom, without the need to rig the jib.
P r o d u c t f o c u sP r o d u c t f o c u s
Manitowoc introduced the Grove GMK6300L – one of two new six-axle all-terrain cranes – at bauma
2010. The crane has the longest boom in its category and offers more power when lifting at tall heights – making it perfect for tower crane erection, placing HVAC equipment on downtown buildings, chimney work, etc.
Michael Preikschas, senior regional product manager for all-terrain cranes in EMEA, said the new crane has notable advantages.
“The GMK6300L is a really strong lifter with significant advantages over other cranes with similar boom lengths,” he said. “We’ve designed it for impressive picks on its main boom, without the need to rig the jib. For example, with the full boom of 80 m (262 ft), it lifts 12 t (13.2 USt).”
In addition to offering a high-capacity crane with the best boom characteristics in its class, the GMK6300L is the only crane among its competitors to offer a fully
automatic transmission with torque converter for unmatched performance. The Allison transmission is a strong, reliable and cost-effective drive-train solution. Its capabilities are proven n the most arduous conditions, and the electronic controls allow it to adapt to its surroundings and provide self-diagnostics for easier maintenance. An integral retarder offers enhanced braking on hills and greater confidence for the operator when moving a heavy vehicle.
Six-axle starManitowoc introduced the Grove GMK6300L at bauma 2010. It offers some of the strongest lifting abilities of any six-axle all-terrain crane. Ben Shaw reports.
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P r o d u c t f o c u s
The Allison transmission and Grove’s Megatrak independent suspension system provide optimum travel for both on and off the road. The all-wheel steered GMK6300L has the latest steer-by-wire technology included on the fifth and sixth axles. Steer-by-wire uses fewer components making for better use of space and optimized steering angles, reducing tire wear.
Additional new design features include a new cab for the carrier. It has similar styling for Grove’s four- and five-axle all-terrain cranes, but it has been adapted to fit the wider carrier of the six-axle crane. It can comfortably accommodate up to three crew members and has more ergonomic positioning of the instruments and controls. Visibility, heating, air conditioning, aerodynamics and noise reduction are also all improved.
There are five available outrigger positions, more than any other crane in this class, giving ultimate flexibility, even on narrow sites. As an additional feature, the suspension can be controlled from the outrigger control boxes on each side of the carrier for improved and faster rigging. Axle spacing is also favorable, with 3.2 m (10.5 ft) between the first pair of axles and 2.5 m (8.2 ft) between the second.
Maximum counterweight of 92.5 t (102 USt) is made up of two 10 t (11 USt), five 9.5 t (10.5 USt) and two 9 t (9.9 USt) slabs, in addition to the 7 t (7.7 USt) base plate. The optional auxiliary hoist can be rigged together with the counterweight without the help of an auxiliary crane, improving efficiency. A Mercedes OM 926 LA provides power for the superstructure, and power for the carrier comes from a Mercedes OM 502 LA. Both comply with the latest requirements for Tier 4i and Euromot IIIB legislation. The OM 502 LA is an eight-cylinder engine that generates 405 kW, and the OM 926 LA is a six-cylinder engine that produces 210 kW.
Excellent reach is available on the crane with its 80 m (262 ft) seven-section Twin-Lock boom. For further reach, a 37 (121 ft) m jib is available. Maximum available length is 117 m (384 ft) and the crane can still lift an impressive 2 t (2.2 USt) at this height. A second jib is also offered, a heavy-duty jib with a capacity of 38 t (41.2 USt), for superior lift capability at tall heights.
The GMK6300L will be branded the GMK6350L for sale in the U.S. and will have a maximum capacity rating of 350 USt. Control comes from Grove’s well-established ECOS system, and an EKS 5 full graphic display is included for monitoring lift activities. ◆ One of the first GMK6300L cranes was sold to Schuch, a rental company in Germany.
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Visitor numbers at this year’s bauma, the world’s largest construction equipment fair, were down because of air service
disruption, however, Manitowoc still reported strong numbers of end users and dealers on its booth.
Eric Etchart, president and general manager of Manitowoc Cranes, said there was a good level of activity on the company’s exhibit area.
“Overall we were pleased with bauma 2010 – the sales we recorded and discussions we had,” he said. “For the first few days, our visitors came mostly from Germany, France, Italy and the Benelux countries, but later in the week we welcomed customers from a much wider range of countries. Those who made it to the show were impressed with our latest launches and innovations.”
Manitowoc launched several new cranes and lifting technologies at bauma 2010, including two new Grove six-axle all-terrain cranes, a new Potain self-erecting crane, and a new cab and winch for Potain tower cranes. The company also launched an expanded financing arrangement through Manitowoc Finance and gave demonstrations of CraneSTAR, its asset management program.
In addition, the company celebrated a host of sales during the show and staged an impressive customer dinner at BMW World. Over 700 customers mixed with Manitowoc staff and management at the evening event, which the company put on as a “thank you”
for continuing support. On Thursday morning, a group of the world’s trade media attended Manitowoc’s press conference.
Philippe Cohet, executive vice president of Manitowoc in EMEA, said the company’s focus at the show was showing how customer productivity was enhanced through its latest innovations.
“Our focus at bauma 2010 was to demonstrate how Manitowoc innovation translates directly into customer savings,” he said. “Our new cranes and technologies make it easier to transport and install our cranes. And once they’re on the site, they’re working more efficiently too.” ◆
Strong show for ManitowocManitowoc enjoyed a successful bauma 2010 in Munich, Germany with several new cranes on show. Eliza Arnould reports.
Manitowoc welcomed over 700 dealers, customers and end users to a gala evening event during bauma 2010.
The HPL winch for Potain tower cranes attracted a lot of attention. It has a top speed of 225 m/min (738 ft/min) and is the first in its class to break the 200 m/min (656 ft/min) barrier.
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Visitors to the Manitowoc booth were interested in the new Grove GMK6400 all-terrain crane. One of the most talked-about features is the patented self-rigging Mega Wing Lift attachment. The Mega Wing Lift attachment was displayed in its travel position, resting above the cab and carrier. When the boom is in its upright, working position the Mega Wing Lift extends laterally, stiffening the boom. This gives the crane even greater lift capacity.
Among the many orders celebrated at bauma 2010 was the sale of a Potain MDT 368 to Stirnimann, Manitowoc’s dealer for Potain and Grove cranes in Switzerland. Pictured left to right are: Gerd Haladuda, Manitowoc; Frans Vanwinkel, Manitowoc; Christian Couchet, Stirnimann; Fritz Oschwald, Stirnimann; Philippe Cohet, Manitowoc. Dozens of journalists attended the Manitowoc Press Conference on Thursday.
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The father and son combination at German dealer Bregler & Klöckler ensure the company’s business principles will continue into the future. Left to right are: Georg Bregler, Achim Bregler, Tobias Klöckler and Gerold Klöckler.
D e a l e r p r o f i l e
A great partnership
Like many good ideas, the decision to start Bregler & Klöckler was conceived over cold beer. Two ambitious young
men, Georg Bregler and Gerold Klöckler, stood together in an old stone brewery discussing how they could use the building as their new workshop. The year was 1966, the location was Wolfegg, Germany and the business idea was a construction equipment dealership.
Today after 40 years in business, Bregler & Klöckler is one of the most successful dealers of Manitowoc’s Potain brand in Germany. B+K has sold nearly 2,000 Potain
cranes and has over 50 percent market share in its region.
B+K co-founder Georg Bregler said good service and a strong brand helped the company succeed.
“Our commitment to great customer service ensured we had a loyal customer base,” he said. “Of course, in the early days it was hard to get established, but we had faith in ourselves and through Manitowoc’s support, we have built a really strong company.”
The partners could scarcely have imagined the company’s future success; but right from the start, they had ambitions to be a major player. There was a production facility for a rival German crane manufacturer close to B+K, so when the company chose to start selling tower cranes, the partners needed a brand that would compete strongly. In 1969, B+K opted for Potain tower cranes and never looked back.
Today the company has 35 employees, and its sales area covers the entire Upper Swabia region of Germany to Oberallgäu, the Hegau and the Augsburg. The company’s
well-established Manitowoc Crane Care team has a reputation for excellence and has helped customers get tower cranes into some incredibly complex job sites.
Having built a strong business over 40 successful years, B+K is now looking to the future with a new generation joining the company, full of enthusiasm and ideas. The founders’ two sons, Achim Bregler and Tobias Klöckler have taken over management of the company, but Gerold and Georg still provide advice.
Gerold Klöckler said future success will be built on the new generation and the latest lifting technology.
“Customers’ needs are growing as the industry develops, so it’s important we adapt,” he said. “That’s why it’s good for us to include the next generation in our business and also why we like dealing with Manitowoc. The company’s technology is always advancing. We built a successful partnership with Manitowoc that is guaranteed to serve us both well in the future.” ◆
Bregler & Klöckler has been one of the most successful Potain dealers in Germany over the last 40 years. Eliza Arnould reports.
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N e w s r e p o r t
Hundreds of attendees visited the Manitowoc booth at the Excon exhibition in Bangalore, India that was
held in November 2009. Gilles Martin, executive vice president of
Manitowoc in Asia-Pacific, said he enjoyed meeting with so many customers during the course of the show.
“Excon India gave us an excellent opportunity to get the latest feedback from customers, which helps us to provide better cranes and customer service to the market,” he said. “Our company is growing in India, and this show was an ideal opportunity to discuss our latest developments here.”
Manitowoc shared its Excon booth with its dealer, licensee and long-time partner TIL. Based in Kolkata, TIL builds Grove rough-terrain cranes under license for sale in India and also sells the complete range of Grove mobile cranes and Manitowoc crawler cranes throughout the country.
On the booth at Excon was the Potain MCi 85 A tower crane from Manitowoc’s manufacturing facility in Pune. The crane has a 5 t (5.5 USt) maximum capacity and can operate with jibs of up to 50 m (164 ft). Tip load at the 50 m (164 ft) maximum is 1.3 t (1.4 USt).
Also on the Manitowoc/TIL booth was a Grove RT880E rough-terrain crane. This crane has a maximum capacity of 75 t (it is rated at 80 USt in the U.S.) and a main boom of 39 m (128 ft). It can reach tip heights of up to 71 m (96 ft), and its cab can tilt to 20 degrees for improved operator comfort and better lift efficiency.
Customers at Excon were most impressed with the ease and speed of assembly and disassembly of the tower crane. In addition to having fewer pieces in its design, the hoist rope winding can be done at ground level. Also, only one tie-bar is required for the front jib. Fewer pieces and having a lighter overall weight means the crane is easier to transport.
Raman Joshi, vice president of Manitowoc in India, said despite difficult global market conditions, the Indian construction market is still growing.
“It was great to welcome so many visitors to at Excon India 2009,” he said. “India is one of the countries least affected by the current financial crisis so we are still receiving inquiries for cranes. Potain is an excellent brand that customers recognize for its quality.” ◆
Manitowoc at ExconManitowoc shared its stand with Indian dealer and manufacturing partner TIL at India’s largest construction equipment tradeshow. Punitha Govindasamy reports.
Customers meet with Manitowoc and TIL associates at Excon India 2009.
The Potain MCi 85 A on display was sold to Marg, one of the fastest growing contractors in India.
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A quality rebuild of a bearing can add years to a crane’s life.
M a n i t o w o c C r a n e C a r e
Large or small, bearings are at the heart of any moving piece of machinery, including cranes.
Typically when a bearing wears out, it is replaced by a brand new part or an unproven used part. But in the case of a 25-year old Manitowoc 4100W crawler crane, installing a new slew ring at a cost of tens of thousands of dollars, might not be the most cost-effective solution.
But for customers in the Americas, help is available with Manitowoc Crane Care’s EnCORE bearing remanufacturing program. The program’s partner has many years of experience doing one thing – remanufacturing large bearings for lifting equipment of all types and sizes.
What is unique about the bearing remanufacturing program is the high level of expertise. Each bearing is inspected, repaired and tested (see box story). This brings peace of mind that is not available when simply buying a used bearing. All
bearings are inspected and recertified to OEM specs. This allows the customer’s crane to remain “genuine” and help with resale value.
The EnCORE bearing program covers most cranes in Manitowoc’s product line – Grove mobile cranes, Manitowoc crawler cranes, Potain tower cranes and National Crane boom trucks. In fact, the National Crane program is the only OEM-sponsored bearing remanufacturing set-up for boom trucks in North America.
Many types of remanufactured bearings are currently in stock at Manitowoc Crane Care’s new parts distribution center in Jeffersonville, Ind., U.S., and available for immediate shipment. All remanufactured bearings come with a full, one year warranty from the date of installation of the crane.
The EnCORE initiative (which encompasses many types of components, not just bearings) helps owners cost-effectively extend the working life of their cranes. Whether it’s a rebuilt or refurbished component or a completely remanufactured crane, EnCORE can evaluate and provide the best solution to extend the working life of a crane and add value to customers’ business.
For more information, contact your Local Manitowoc Crane Care dealer in the Americas. ◆
Bearing rebuilds
Manitowoc Crane Care has added bearing remanufacturing to its list of EnCORE programs. John Bittner reports.
Process – step-by-step1. Initial inspection. Turning torque, free-state clearance, gear size and external features are inspected and documented.
2. Disassembly and cleaning. Bearings are disassembled, and races are cleaned.
3. Non-destructive testing. Races are visually or magnetic-particle inspected to detect cracks or defects. Hardness readings are recorded.
4. Reparability. The service department reviews each bearing and application to determine reparability.
5. Precision grinding. Bearing races are precision ground to the proper geometry, optimizing load carrying capability.
6. Assembly. Bearings are assembled with new rolling elements and seals, and then packed with lubricant.
7. Final inspection. Inspection and documentation of all critical features. Approval required by quality personnel before shipment.
8. Supplied. If at any time during the process the repair does not meet EnCORE’s specifications, a replacement race or new bearing can be manufactured.
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T e c h n i c a l u p d a t e
A comfortable operator leads to more efficient and safer operation. This is the inspiration behind Manitowoc’s
completely redesigned and updated Potain tower crane cab. The new cab is called Ultra View and was officially introduced to the industry at bauma 2010.
Remi Deporte, Manitowoc’s global product manager for tower crane mechanisms, said the cab would raise the bar in the industry.
“When we launched our original Vision cab in 2000, it was unlike anything else, and it set new standards in terms of operator comfort and productivity,” he said. “Now with the Ultra View cab in 2010, we are ready to raise the bar again.”
The Ultra View cab offers a standardized environment and space. One of the key design changes is the relocation of the electrical control panel to a dedicated space outside, behind the cab.
Removing these electrical components frees up space allowing room for a small table, storage for technical documents and three plugs offering 220 V or 110 V power options. It also reduces noise from electrical contactors and frequency converters that can be heard when the electrical components are situated inside the cab.
There is large glass expanse at the front of the Ultra View cab that provides an unobstructed view from top to bottom. Sliding side windows, a side sunblind and lateral wipers give the operator optimum vision over the job site. Perfect working temperature is assured with the cab’s heating and air conditioning system.
The Ultra View cab is also better protected from corrosion because of the high-tech paint process applied during the construction and gives it a longer life. And there is only one version for all Potain cranes, providing better, cost effective asset management for fleet owners.
It is also safer to rig, as there is no need to climb to the cab’s roof to attach it to a crane’s hook during assembly or disassembly. The Ultra View cab has screw-
in ears at ground level for attaching slings on crane models where it needs to be lifted into place. In other Potain crane models, such as MDT topless cranes, the Ultra View cab is pre-built into larger sections of the crane, which are lifted as one piece in assembly and disassembly.
Manitowoc is offering the Ultra View cab on all new top-slewing tower cranes from its European factories and also the new Igo T 130 self-erecting crane. ◆
Comfort is keyA new operator cab is available for Potain tower cranes. Eliza Arnould reports.
An illustration of the new Ultra View cab for Potain tower cranes.
Potain tower cranes are versatile and environmentally friendly.
Superior for a reason
Potain is the world leader for tower cranes, with more than , sold. Not only do we off er a wide range of self-erecting, top-slewing and special application cranes — all with outstanding versatility and performance — we back our products up with a reputable dealer network and are committed to serving your needs.
Contact your dealer or visit www.manitowoc.com. Dealer opportunities available.
Advantages of using a Potain tower crane:
• Impressive capacities at radius compared to traditional lifting equipment
• Electrically powered for quiet, green operation• Bases designed for minimal jobsite disruption• Mobile self-errecting cranes off er effi cient
on-site relocation• Potain’s Optima technology maximizes hoist
and swing performance
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