Manitowoc and partners at JDL 2017

At JDL 2017 in Beaune, France, Manitowoc showcased a number of its latest offerings to the lifting and handling markets: The Grove GMK4100L-1, GMK5150L and GMK5250L all-terrain cranes; and the Potain Hup 32-27

At JDL 2017 in Beaune, France, Manitowoc showcased a number of its latest offerings to the lifting and handling markets: The Grove GMK4100L-1, GMK5150L and GMK5250L all-terrain cranes; and the Potain Hup 32-27 self-erecting crane.

Manitowoc presented its mobile range at the show, while Potain distributors presented their latest tower crane acquisitions. Visitors also received a special presentation on Manitowoc’s new MAXbase feature, which was first introduced on the GMK5250L, and saw a standalone display of Potain’s new 75 High Performance Lifting (HPL) winch technology.

Manitowoc and its partners — Foucherans, France-based OBrent Grue for self-erecting cranes and Belley, France-based Valente Grue Assistance — worked together to exhibit a wide range of cranes and technologies at Journées du Levage 2017 (JDL 2017) in Beaune, France.

Visitors to the companies’ booths had the opportunity to see and learn more about several new Grove and Potain cranes. The new 75 High Performance Lifting (HPL) winch technology, which will soon come standard on Potain MDT 319 tower cranes, was also featured at the show, as well as Manitowoc’s new MAXbase outrigger technology. JDL 2017 brought 300 of the region’s leading equipment manufacturers together from September 20 – 22 to display cutting-edge machines and technology. Attendees to the tradeshow included companies from the construction, energy, port handling and foresting industries, among many more.

Andreas Cremer, Manitowoc’s global product director for all-terrain cranes, said Manitowoc’s booth at the show saw great interest and it provided the company an excellent chance to converse with visitors about their specific lifting needs. “JDL 2017 was a great opportunity to showcase our velocity and innovation to some of the biggest decision-makers in the European construction market, and to also hear first-hand exactly what they need to improve their own operations,” he said.