Tusker Construction Group has invested in five new Grove all-terrain cranes, including the 300-tonne GMK6300L-1, with supply and support from Irlequip.

Manitowoc expands its Australian crane support network with new facilities in Queensland and Victoria, providing Grove and Potain service, parts and repairs.

Manitowoc will unveil a high-capacity Potain luffing jib crane and preview a 2027 flat-top model at bauma China 2026, alongside the K1000A mast, digital systems and energy solutions.

Potain’s five-tonne MDT 99e is a compact topless tower crane with a 55-metre jib, CCS Evolution controls and compatibility with existing 1.2-metre K or L masts.

Potain Evy 30-23 and MDT 259 J12 tower cranes, assisted by a Grove GMK5150L-1, are supporting construction of Mulino Caputo’s €30 million milling facility in Italy.

Grove GMK6450-1 dismantles a Potain tower crane in Berlin at a 72 metre radius after separate boom transport enables access across an eight tonne axle limit.

Potain has delivered its first MDT 1609 flat-top tower crane to Karl Bachl Betonwerke in Bavaria, Germany. The 40-tonne model offers an 80-metre maximum jib with a 14.1-tonne tip capacity, energy recovery and connected diagnostics, expanding the upper end of Potain’s tower crane range.

Vertikal Days 2026 brought the lifting and access industry to Newark Showground on 9 and 10 September. The event featured new crane models, electric access equipment and specialist handling technology, with the organiser reporting record first-day visitor numbers.30-Second Takeaway The 19th edition of Vertikal Days took place at Newark Showground, Nottinghamshire. Equipment highlights included Kobelco’s new 75 tonne TKE750GLB telescopic crawler crane and the UK’s first Lieb

UK rental company Wire Cranes and Lifting has expanded its fleet with the addition of a new 250-tonne Grove GMK5250XL-1 all terrain crane. The latest investment strengthens the company’s lifting capabilities as it continues rapid fleet growth across the UK market.

Manitowoc has donated $50,000 to women’s recovery charity Brooke’s House following a fundraising initiative held during Conexpo. The campaign combined visitor engagement with charitable giving, while continuing the company’s long-term support for workforce development and recovery programmes.

Spanish crane rental company Koltho Elevación has added a new Grove GMK4080L all terrain crane to its fleet. The 80-tonne mobile crane will primarily support tower crane erection and industrial lifting projects across Spain.

Turkish rental company Bizim Vinç has taken delivery of the country’s first 450 tonne Grove GMK6450-1 All Terrain crane, boosting performance and expanding lifting capabilities.

Faroe Islands contractor Rókin has taken delivery of a 300 tonne Grove GMK6300L-1 All Terrain crane, marking its first mobile crane and the largest of its kind in the region.

Dutch heavy lift specialist Mammoet has taken delivery of the world’s first Grove GMK5150L-1e plug-in hybrid All Terrain crane, advancing zero-emission lifting solutions.

German rental company Fröhlich Bau Kran & Baustellenlogistik has added a 450 tonne Grove GMK6450-1 All Terrain crane, strengthening its fleet for tower crane installation and heavy lifting projects.

Manitowoc will unveil new cranes, aftermarket innovations, and an industry-first Mobile Training & Technology Center at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, reinforcing its position as a full-lifecycle lifting solutions provider.

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Two Grove GMK5150XL all-terrain cranes from Southern Cranes & Access completed a 22-tonne substation installation at London Gatwick Airport under a strict 25-meter height restriction. Using a dual-crane lift to distribute the load and comply with UK axle load limits, the operation was carried out without disrupting flight movements. The project marks the third similar installation completed at Gatwick in recent months.