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 News Release
August 31, 2007
Potain cranes help complete Hindu temple
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| The Potain HDT 80 has a maximum capacity of 6 t and maximum jib of 45 m. The S282 has a maximum capacity of 2 t and a maximum jib of 25 m. |
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Two Potain self-erecting cranes were utilized to complete an opulent new
Hindu temple in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Both Potain cranes were supplied on
bare rental from Potain dealer Cropac Equipment of Oakville, Ontario.
According to Joel Hunt of Cropac’s sales staff, the cranes had an arduous
work schedule.
“During their time on site the cranes were on call from 9 a.m. to midnight
and they clocked up an average of 250 working hours per month,” he said. “The
highest quality marble and limestone were shipped to the job from Italy and
then hand-carved in place. The cranes were placing these pieces which weighed
from 1 t to 3 t.”
The temple owner, Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan (BAPS),
managed the construction of the temple and the operation of the cranes. The two
cranes utilized in the construction of the Hindu temple were the HDT 80
self-erecting crane that was on site for three months, and S282 truck-mounted
self-erecting crane, which was only necessary during the final month of
construction. The Potain HDT 80 has a maximum capacity of 6 t and maximum jib of 45 m. The
S282 has a maximum capacity of 2 t and a maximum jib of 25 m. Although the
lifting schedule was demanding, the two Potains performed flawlessly.
“The precise control of the Potain cranes in setting these delicate blocks
just millimeters apart made them the perfect choice for this job,” said Joel
Hunt. “Both were maneuvered via remote control so the operator was able to
position himself perfectly for monitoring the lifts. The cranes were also very
easy to setup and then remove from site which was an added bonus.”
The temple was built entirely by volunteers from India and other parts of
the world. BAPS is a religious organization with 640 temples in 45 countries.
The temple is the only one of its kind in Canada and officially opened in July
with His Divine Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, spiritual head of BAPS, in
attendance.
About The Manitowoc Company
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is one of the world's largest providers of lifting equipment for the global construction industry, including lattice-boom cranes,tower cranes, mobile telescopic cranes, and boom trucks. As a leading manufacturer of ice-cube machines, ice/beverage dispensers, and commercial refrigeration equipment, the company offers the broadest line of cold-focused equipment for the foodservice industry. In addition, the company is a leading provider of shipbuilding, ship repair, and conversion services for government, military, and commercial customers throughout the U.S. maritime industry.
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