Hotel construction project in Tbilisi relies on Potain cranes

Two Potain MCT 275 tower cranes have recorded three years of continuous service with zero unplanned downtime while working on a hotel construction project in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Central Park Towers is a five-star resort and hotel in central Tbilisi. The construction project is managed by Radisson Blu and Orbi Group Tbilisi, which also acts as the main contractor.

Potain tower cranes on site in Tbilisi (Photo: Orbi Group Tbilisi)

Construction has been carried out over multiple phases, with the Potain cranes remaining central to site operations. The pair have been helped to ensure coordinated material flow throughout the build.

The two MCT 275 cranes used on the project are the 10 tonne versions. Initially erected in a freestanding configuration, they ultimately reached a final working height of 150 metres. The cranes have been configured with 45 and 50 metre jibs to support lifting operations.

“Maintaining crane availability on a complex project like Central Park Towers needs more than just reliable equipment; it depends on strong service support throughout,” said Konstantin Guba, customer service director, Middle East and North Africa, Manitowoc.

“The Manitowoc customer support team has been on the project from the start, handling erection and commissioning, then training the local team in maintenance and operation. We’ve also provided regular maintenance, comprehensive inspections, engineering support, and ongoing parts supply to ensure the cranes perform reliably. Whenever and whatever is needed, we’re there.”

The Potain MCT 275 is available in 10  and 12 tonne versions and can be configured with jib lengths ranging from 30 to 70 metres. Designed for large-scale construction projects, they have an end-of-jib capacity of up to 2.3 tonnes.