Kuwait-based Integrated Logistics Company (ILC) said it had taken delivery of 31 Grove all-terrain cranes in 2023 – its largest number from Manitowoc, a premier provider of crawler, tower and mobile cranes for the heavy construction industry, in a single year.

 

Of these, 20 units were of GMK4100L-2 cranes; 10 of GMK6300L-1 model as well as one unit of GMK5250XL-1, its first-ever buy of the model, .

 

Thanks to the record purchase, ILC has now become the largest owner of the GMK4100L-2 cranes model in the Middle East. 

 

Build quality, manoeuvrability, and service support all contributed to ILC’s record number of purchases.

One of Manitowoc’s most important customers in the Middle East is celebrating a record year of purchases. 

 

According to ILC, the GMK4100L-2’s unique abilities make it perfect for tasks at oil and gas refineries as well as major construction projects. 

 

The refinery work typically requires access to tight spaces, so the compact size of the GMK4100L-2 is a major asset. It has an overall length of just 13.21 m and width of 2.55 m, even when carrying up to 21.2 t of counterweight. Combined with the standard 8x6x8 axle arrangement, this allows operators to work with ease while taking full advantage of its compact operating radius, it stated.

 

All the new cranes will be based at the company’s branches in Kuwait and Qatar. The 31-crane deal also makes ILC the single largest purchaser of Grove cranes in the Middle East for 2023 and it now has 79 Grove cranes in its fleet.

 

"After all these years working together, we have built a strong and trusting relationship with Manitowoc, and Grove is our favourite brand because of the high build quality of its cranes," remarked Saleh Al Huwaidi, the Chief Executive Officer of ILC. 

 

"The tough Mercedes engines, superb Allison and Mercedes gearboxes, Megatrak suspension, and highly efficient hydraulic and electrical systems combine with a strong structure to provide the reliability and durability demanded by our customers," noted Al Huwaidi. 

 

"Our maintenance costs have reduced thanks to the cranes’ reliability, and we’ve had no major problems. However, we know that when we need support we can count on a rapid response," he added.

 

Sudheesh Mohan, Manitowoc’s regional sales manager for the Middle East, said: "We are very grateful for this strong commitment from our valued customer ILC. The company is well-known for its exceptional technical skill and engineering knowledge, and we are proud that Grove cranes can support ILC in its work."

 

"As Manitowoc continues to focus on customer-centric products we’re seeing stronger demand in the region and we’re aiming for even bigger successes in future," he added.-TradeArabia News Service