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Grove GMK6400 lays foundation for world’s largest Ferris wheel News Release Grove GMK6400 lays foundation for world’s largest Ferris wheel 4/18/2017 Construction of one of the world’s largest Ferris wheels is underway in New York City, and a Grove GMK6400 has helped contractors to build its foundation. The structure—dubbed the New York Wheel—will stand 630 ft tall when it’s completed on the northern shore of Staten Island. A team of contractors used a GMK6400 for the project’s most critical phase: the installation of four steel pedestals that weigh 96 USt each and serve as the Ferris wheel’s foundation. The team chose the 450 USt all-terrain for its capacity and maneuverability on the job site, as it had only one week to perform lifts for the project. The crane was provided by New York Crane & Equipment, a Maspeth, New York-based company that also contributed engineering services on the job site prior to each lift. City officials expect the New York Wheel to bring more than 3 million visitors to Staten Island per year after it opens to the public in early 2018. About The Manitowoc Company, Inc. Founded in 1902, The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of cranes and lift solutions with manufacturing, distribution, and service facilities in 20 countries. Manitowoc is recognized as one of the premier innovators and providers of crawler cranes, tower cranes, and mobile cranes for the heavy construction industry, which are complemented by a slate of industry-leading aftermarket product support services. In 2016, Manitowoc’s revenues totaled $1.6 billion, with over half of these revenues generated outside the United States. Media Contacts Amy Marten Manitowoc Cranes +1 (920) 683-6345 amy.marten@manitowoc.com Damian Joseph SE10 312.548.8441 damian.joseph@se10.com |
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