The 1,000th Potain GTMR 386 self-erecting crane from Manitowoc Crane Group (USA) was delivered to French contractor Sogea Construction in August, 2007. The crane was launched in 1989, and since then, customers have taken delivery in countries such as France, Germany, Turkey, Cuba, Russia and Turkmenistan.  

New PALFINGER platforms meet customers’ expectations The new telescopic access platform range from PALFINGER consists of four basic models ranging from a fully equipped business version to a particularly reasonably priced economy version. With numerous options the units can be optimally adapted to meet a wide range of requirements.  

Hiab cranes to lift Danish army to a new level Hiab and its Danish dealer, Sawo, have won an order for 22 loader cranes and 133 hook lifts from MAN trucks for delivery to the Danish army. 

Potain crane building dam in China The new Potain MD 1100 specialist crane is hard at work in China on the Qingshuitang hydropower station.  

New crawler giant from Liebherr Liebherr has introduced its new 600 tonne crawler crane model LR 1600/2. The new crane is based on the LR1750 design. It is targeted at the wind turbine installation market.