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WORLD NEWS Several new cranes will be on the company’s stand. Manitowoc Cranes to unveil new tech Manitowoc will debut six new models from its Grove and Potain lines at bauma 2019 in Munich, Germany, from 8 to 14 April. It will also present a technology pavilion that highlights a significant number of customer-focused innovations. While six cranes will be unveiled at the show, several additional models on display will give visitors the chance to see more than 10 new cranes. The 32nd edition of the construction equipment trade fair will feature two new exhibition halls and an optimised outdoor area. “Since we became a standalone crane company nearly three years ago, we have bolstered our new product pipeline, developing products that our customers want to purchase,” says Barry Pennypacker, president and CEO of Manitowoc. “We are confident that the bauma 2019 tradeshow will showcase our ability to incorporate the voice of the customer into our cranes.” Several new Potain cranes will be on the company’s stand, including those from its topless tower crane and self-erecting Hup ranges. For Grove, the company will introduce new cranes from its all-terrain and rough- terrain lines. Manitowoc will also present new technologies for the industry, with one highlight involving a recent advancement in telematics. www.plantonline.co.za APRIL 2019 11