03.09.2014

Groves to Peru

Peruvian construction and contracting company Graña y Montero Holdings (GyM) has taken delivery of a number of new Grove Rough Terrain cranes for an open-pit copper and molybdenum mining facility in southern Peru.

The order consists of several 135 tonne RT9130Es, 75 tonne RT880Es and 60 tonne RT765E-2s – most of which were built at Manitowoc’s new Passo Fundo factory in Brazil. They will be used for the construction of access roads and platforms, the building of concentrating facilities, the installation of water pipelines, and the assembly of other structures such as conveyors and chutes.

“We chose Grove Rough Terrain cranes for this project because many of their standard features make them ideal for use on mining sites,” said Carlos Albinagorta, manager of equipment and logistics at GyM. “Especially four-wheel drive and smooth controls, which makes it easy to navigate the cranes over uneven ground and operate in harsh environmental conditions. We’re relying on this great equipment for such an important project as the expansion of one of Peru’s largest mines and we’re confident we’ve made the right choice.”
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GyM has purchased a number of Grove Rough Terrain cranes

Manitowoc’s vice president of sales for South America, Cristian Galaz, added: “Mega projects, such as this copper mine expansion, need dependable equipment that comes with a high-level of technical support to guarantee they are completed on schedule. We are the only manufacturer in Peru to offer a highly-qualified technical team, a significant local spare parts stock, and the infrastructure for training companies such as GyM.”