16.01.2018

Manitowoc to relocate to Milwaukee

Manitowoc Cranes is to relocates its corporate headquarters from Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Milwaukee.

The move follows the shift of all crawler crane production from Manitowoc to Shady Grove that was due for completion last year. Which has also led to the sale of its Manitowoc facilities to Investors Community Bank of Manitowoc.
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Current Manitowoc headquarters in Manitowoc Wisconsin

Manitowoc Cranes has leased 1,500 square metres of office office space in One Park Place in the Park Plaza office park on the north west side of Milwaukee. It has already started to relocate employees and expects to have the move completed by the end of the first quarter. The company had originally intended to maintain crawler crane engineering and related support functions in the Manitowoc area. It makes no mention of that in this latest announcement.
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The Park Plaza Office Park, Milwaukee

Chief executive Barry Pennypacker said: “Manitowoc’s origin as a Wisconsin based manufacturer dates to 1902. The state has an impressive roster of global manufacturing businesses with a top level talent pool, and we are excited about the move of our corporate headquarters. We believe this location will strategically create easier accessibility for our customers, shareholders and employees.”