The telematics system (as profiled in Cranes Today June, p35) was awarded the prize alongside Orbcomm, which provides the satellite network for CraneSTAR, LHP Telematics and The Morey Corp, in the manufacturing/OEM category.

Scott Blair, Manitowoc's director of global telematics, and Penny Smedley, editorial director of M2M Magazine

M2M Magazine, a journal dedicated to machine-to-machine communications, awards prizes to the most successful corporate adaptors of machine-to-machine technology.

“We constantly strive to bring innovation to the crane industry to help our customers get the most from their cranes,” said Larry Bryce, executive vice president of Manitowoc Crane Care. “We will continue to aim high, bringing new technologies which will advance our industry.

“Our focus remains on helping our global customers achieve the most efficient and effective results from their operations.”