Manitou launches new machines at bauma 2022

It was to a fundamentally different world that bauma 2022 welcomed more than 495 000 visitors from over 200 countries in Munich earlier this year. Considered the world’s leading trade fair for the construction, building materials and mining machinery industries, the first bauma post-Covid, however, proved to be as big a drawcard for companies wanting to showcase their new products as ever before thanks to its ability to provide the international industry with a common platform for profitable innovations, cross-border exchange and farreaching perspectives. With 3200 exhibitors from 60 different countries exhibiting, Manitou Group was one of the companies that stood out thanks to its range of new products available. This included four new aerial work platforms, two rotating telehandlers and a fixed telehandler. The range of mid-height telehandlers also welcomed four new models. According to Manitou Group, it has made a lot of improvements to its machines. It has also introduced its first electric compact telehandler and first electric highrise rotating telehandler. These many new products said Chief Executive Officer, Michel Denis all reinforce the group in its growth and demonstrate the commitment to the energy transition. In the third quarter of this year, Manitou Group also announced a 33% increase in revenue compared to the same period in 2021. “This is the result of our ability to accelerate our deliveries in a supply chain context that remains tense and uncertain,” said Denis. “Our teams are fully mobilized to respond to the pressing expectations of customers in markets that show no signs of slowing down. The increase in our order book and inflation are pushing customers to anticipate their orders to secure their future supplies. Given the depth of our order book, the implemented sales price