Manitowoc introduces mobile training centre

Manitowoc has introduced its new Mobile Training and Technology Center in the USA.

Unveiled at this year’s ConExpo-Con/Agg trade show in Las Vegas, the center is a fully equipped, on site training classroom intended to support dealers around North America looking to advance workforce development.

“Well run training programs help companies maximize their return on invested capital, ensuring cranes run at their optimum level and handle more work,” said Andy Coy, global training manager at Manitowoc.

Manitowoc’s new Mobile Training and Technology Center (Photo: Manitowoc)

“With the Mobile Training and Technology Center, we can go to the student, rather than the student coming to us. Manitowoc is the only manufacturer offering this service in North America, and it’s a reflection of our commitment to aftermarket support.”

Training courses include entry-level sessions targeted at apprentice technicians or shop-only operatives. Because the centre can be moved to dealer locations, courses can be given without the cost of travel.

At the dealer’s location technicians also benefit from seeing live work in a shop environment. If a specific crane is focused on during the training, there’s a chance to see that model at the dealer facility.

The mobile centre will cover all of North America. It is suitable for any dealer with six or more students. In addition to these entry-level courses, Manitowoc also offers a full suite of higher-level courses at its locations in Shady Grove, Pennsylvania and Denver, Colorado.