03.02.2015

Manitowoc moves Brazilian parts warehouse

Manitowoc has announced plans to move its Crane Care parts warehouse in Brazil from Barueri to its production facility in Passo Fundo. The company’s offices in Barueri will also relocate to a high-rise commercial building near it’s currently location.

The company said its goal is to increase parts availability in the region as well as taking advantage of the resources in Passo Fundo. Its EnCORE repair and refurbishment services will also benefit from increased on site parts availability.

Adding to the production facility’s current parts inventory, the newly-built parts warehouse at Passo Fundo will hold tens of thousands of spare parts. Its Crane Care training at the facility is also being improved with the integration of training simulators.
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Manitowoc's purpose-built parts warehouse in Passo Fundo will hold tens of thousands of spare parts

Marcelo Medeiros, Manitowoc Crane Care customer support director, said: “We have great logistical and supplies systems already in place at the factory that we can leverage to streamline our parts and service support across the region. This change reallocates Manitowoc resources to better serve our customers in the region.”

Leandro Nilo de Moura, Manitowoc marketing manager Latin America, added: “As we expand operations in Passo Fundo, the plant is quickly becoming a hub for crane products and services in the region. This regional headquarters warrants some of the fastest delivery times and availability for parts in the subcontinent—something no other manufacturer can rival.”