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November 22, 2024
November 22, 2024
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On a large hospital project in State College, Pa., Potain’s MDT 809 M40 tower crane plays a central role in advancing construction. It is specifically designed […] Read More
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November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024
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The crane offers multiple configurations for maximum versatility and efficiency on the jobsite. The Igo M 24-19 is a perfect choice for new home construction or […] Read More
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October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024
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Contractors are increasingly looking for large tower cranes to handle bigger and taller building projects worldwide. Taking the right approach to erecting these cranes is crucial […] Read More
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October 23, 2024
October 23, 2024
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Washington, D.C.-based contractor Lenkin Enterprises has selected two Potain MDT 809 tower cranes for important construction projects in Potomac, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. The Potain cranes […] Read More
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October 16, 2023
October 16, 2023
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Lift capacity and reach of two Potain Igo T 99 self-erecting cranes enable Immel Construction to efficiently build a college residence hall in Wisconsin. University of […] Read More
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May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
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Lifting trusses into place comes with a unique set of challenges. Proper equipment — such as versatile Potain self-erecting cranes — can help overcome several of […] Read More
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March 17, 2023
March 17, 2023
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A Potain Igo T 85 A self-erecting crane is speeding up production on a limited-space hotel site in rapidly expanding Austin, Texas. Austin, Texas, is one […] Read More
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March 14, 2023
March 14, 2023
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A nimble trio of Potain self-erecting cranes — an Igo T 99, an Igo T 85 A, and a Hup 40-30 — is expediting a commercial […] Read More
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July 18, 2022
July 18, 2022
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Potain self-erecting cranes help contractors overcome a whole host of roadblocks on today’s jobsites. In this article we take a look at six of the most […] Read More
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June 10, 2022
June 10, 2022
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The Potain Advantage Potain self-erecting tower cranes are helping contractors build better, smarter, faster, and quieter — all while reducing costs. A single Potain tower crane […] Read More
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May 27, 2022
May 27, 2022
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Self-erecting cranes have been growing in popularity over the last decade in North America, and to those that routinely use them on the jobsite, this comes […] Read More
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May 27, 2022
May 27, 2022
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The construction of Camp Hill, a new 5-story hotel near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is the latest in a line of projects undertaken by contractor Cedar Run Construction […] Read More
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February 5, 2022
February 5, 2022
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At a four-story construction site in downtown Allentown, Pennsylvania, a Potain tower crane appears encased inside the courtyard of the complex it is erecting. It’s an […] Read More
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December 11, 2021
December 11, 2021
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Tower cranes reach and reliable performance execute the jobs of multiple workers, not to mention the tasks of more conventional equipment. Kelly Hadland, CEO of Compass […] Read More
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December 1, 2021
December 1, 2021
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Dietrich Construction discovers Potain Hup 40-30 self-erecting crane provides greater productivity on downtown Fargo jobsites. Like a lot of downtowns across the United States, Fargo, North […] Read More
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November 11, 2021
November 11, 2021
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Utah-based Bronson Crane purchased the first Potain Igo T 99 self-erecting crane in North America, underscoring the company’s reputation for adopting new Potain tower crane models. […] Read More
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August 5, 2021
August 5, 2021
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Potain has introduced the new Igo T 99, a versatile self-erecting crane. Here we explore five ways the crane’s compact design, increased capacity and reach can […] Read More
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June 19, 2021
June 19, 2021
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The Potain Igo T 99 is a versatile telescopic self-erecting crane with a 6 t (6.6 USt) capacity and a 48 m (157 ft) reach. Its […] Read More
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April 6, 2021
April 6, 2021
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Wood framing is a popular construction method for low-rise commercial and multi-unit residential buildings in North America. As general and subcontractors face ever tighter timelines and […] Read More
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February 27, 2021
February 27, 2021
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Sage Construction completed its first home build using a Potain self-erecting crane and reports that by using the crane to enable a new method of construction, […] Read More
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February 27, 2021
February 27, 2021
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These industry-leading cranes are helping homebuilders overcome tight build timelines and restricted jobsites by building better, smarter, faster and quieter — all while reducing costs. Contractors […] Read More
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January 12, 2021
January 12, 2021
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Displayed at CONEXPO 2020 earlier this year, a Potain Hup M 28-22 self-erecting tower crane is now busy at work helping erect a 192-unit apartment complex […] Read More
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December 18, 2020
December 18, 2020
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Potain self-erecting tower cranes are changing how contractors build houses from the ground up. As the U.S. homebuilding industry remains stable amid downturns in other sectors, […] Read More
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December 18, 2020
December 18, 2020
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Frana Companies reaped the benefits of deploying a Potain Igo T 85 A self-erecting crane to build multi-unit apartment complexes. On a project in Minnesota this […] Read More
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November 5, 2020
November 5, 2020
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An Iowa contractor framing a new building is finding that using a Potain self-erecting tower crane on the job can help the company complete the project […] Read More
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October 30, 2020
October 30, 2020
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Residential homebuilders are seeing outstanding gains in efficiency and cost savings when they replace traditional equipment with Potain self-erecting tower cranes. Where telehandlers and forklifts once […] Read More
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October 30, 2020
October 30, 2020
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In Sheboygan, Wisconsin, locally-headquartered Quasius Construction has deployed a Potain Igo T 85 A self-erecting tower crane to build the 7 Penn Apartments complex on the […] Read More
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October 27, 2020
October 27, 2020
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MK Builders has switched from mobile cranes to Potain self-erecting cranes and seen benefits in efficiency and capabilities saving time and money in the process. The […] Read More
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