The Manitou group at the BAUMA: Material handling solutions “taken to the power of 3”

Munich, 15 April 2013– From 15 to 21 April 2013, the Manitou group is taking part in thefirst international construction trade fair, the BAUMA (Munich – Germany). With more than38% of its turnover in 2012, construction is a strategic market for the group.The last few years have seen customer demand develop more towards hiring and machineswhich are easier to use, without any loss of quality, performance or safety. A challenge that THE material-handling reference

intends to meet by displaying its new”material-handling solutions” (machines + attachments + service) at the German trade fair.

“As capital equipment that is essential on work sites, our machines contribute to theprofitability of construction professionals, whether small or large, and also to that of regional, national or international hirers”, says Dominique Bamas, Chief  Executive of theManitou group.”In a complex and volatile economic context, we lack visibility. However, aware of the strong rental demand, the Manitou group is endeavouring to offer solutions adapted to the new expectations of its  equipment-hiring customers. This involves simplifying our material handling solutions, but without reducing customisation and innovation. Serving our customers and maintaining the great diversity of products fromTHE material-handling reference are our priorities.”So the Manitou group is continuing to establish reliable and powerful local networks through more than 1,400 dealers, whose qualifications and expertise are unanimously recognised in all of the group’s business sectors.

BAUMA 2013 is the chance for the group to promote “power x3” in its range of materialhandling solutions

– Diversity³: 3 brands Manitou/Gehl/Mustang; present in 3 construction market segments (residential, non-residential and infrastructure); wide range of products

– Simplicity³: mid-height range renewed (MT 8-11-13 metres); new engine types for the rotative telescopic trucks “MRT Privilege” and “Easy”, facilitated access to maintenance

– Customisation³: safety; reliability; appropriate attachments

– Innovation³: 3 “concept-trucks”; “Stop&Go”; new compact loader with the 400V/4000V

An area dedicated to mining applications has been laid out on the stand. The opportunityto discover the expertise of the Manitou group in its mining applications with solutions (machine + attachments) adapted to the constraints

of the working environment.