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Biggest new Grove cranes at ConExpo
“Big and bold” is Manitowoc’s theme at this year’s construction trade show in Las Vegas
Northland Crane uses NBT60XL boom trucks for statue swap
Two NBT60XL boom trucks helped Northland Crane replace a statue atop a Minnesota church.
Manitowoc hosts family picnic
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Manitowoc celebrates family day at its Shady Grove plant.
What are the newest boom trucks in North America?
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Boom trucks fill an important market niche.
Kirby-Smith promotes Shuffield to VP
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Kelly Shuffield has been named vice president, product support, cranes & lifting for the heavy equipment distributor.
In Memoriam: Daniel N. Wolff, 1946-2024
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ACT is saddened to report the passing of National Crane’s Daniel N. Wolff on January 15, 2024.
MGX Equipment opens new southeastern branch
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The South Carolina-location will offers new crane sales, parts, service and training for National Crane and Potain brands. 
What are the latest boom truck models hitting North America?
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ACT spoke with several manufacturers to learn more.
Canada’s first Grove GMK6400-1 delivered to A.W. Leil Cranes
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The 450-ton all-terrain is equipped with self-rigging MegaWingLift and MAXbase variable-position outriggers.
Aspen Equipment continues Midwest expansion
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The company will add coverage in 74 counties in Kansas and Missouri. 
National Crane celebrates 75th anniversary
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Founded in 1947, the company joined the Manitowoc crane brand portfolio in 2002. 
Manitowoc acquires Aspen Equipment’s assets
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CEO Aaron Ravenscroft said the acquisition of Aspen will position Manitowoc closer to its end markets and complement its pending acquisition of H&E Equipments crane business.
Truck cranes: Road to recovery
High lifting capacity truck cranes are proving popular with multiple new model releases driving the market to recovery. Christian Shelton reports
Manitowoc unveils new boom truck
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Manitowoc continues to expand its product line with the launch of the National Crane NBT60XL
Boom trucks remain all-American machine
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Efficient and easy to operate, boom trucks are a legendary crane
Sarens Canada purchases boom trucks
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Sarens Canada has added three National Crane boom trucks to its fleet.