Manitex begins delivery of new PM articulated crane

The new offering from PM Group is initially being sold in Europe and will be available in North America next year.

Manitex International, an international provider of truck cranes, specialized industrial equipment and construction equipment rental solutions to infrastructure and construction markets, announced the first deliveries of the recently launched PM 70.5 SP articulated truck mounted crane.

The new 70.5 SP articulated crane is the latest enhancement to PM Group’s 65 series of articulated cranes with applications for the global market. The 70.5 SP is multi-industry capable, serving heavy industrial, infrastructure, concrete and general construction.

Giovanni Tacconi, managing director PM Group (Manitex Italy), explained that the company delivered five 70.5 SP cranes in Italy during the first quarter 2024 and expects momentum to quickly build through the years. The new offering from PM Group is initially being sold in Europe and will be available in North America next year.

“A key component of our Elevating Excellence strategy is to expand our distribution of PM Group products in North America, and the PM 70.5 SP is the first of several new product offerings that will be integral to us achieving this goal,” added Michael Coffey, chief executive officer, Manitex. “This innovative new product will enable us to expand our addressable market and should contribute to further market penetration and service into North America.”