In January of 2012, Manitou and Yanmar announced the signing of a strategic alliance in North America for which the initial results have been very positive.

• Mid-height range renewed: 3 new telescopic trucks 8-11-13 metres • New €IIIB/Interim Tier 4 engine types for the rotative telescopic trucks of the "Easy" series: MRT 1440 – MRT 1640 – MRT 1840 • New rotative telescopic trucks "Privilège Plus": MRT 1850 – 2150 – 2540, • Innovation x3: "concept trucks", "Stop&Go", V400/4000V