Industrial Automation Magazine India

COVID-19: Manitou Group maintains closure of manufacturing ops in Europe & India

Published on : Tuesday 31-03-2020

Ancenis, March 31, 2020 – In the context of a still very serious health crisis, and in accordance with recommendations or regulatory obligations,

the Manitou group is maintaining the closure of its manufacturing activities in France, Italy and India. The group is actively working on preparing for the reopening of the sites. It will not be possible to reopen the sites before the second half of April. The re-start will be gradual, in order to integrate the implementation of sanitary measures and to reactivate the entire supply chain. In this context, the Group remains extremely mobilised to deal with all the consequences of the COVID-19 crisis, with regard to its employees, customers, operations and all its stakeholders. Manitou Group is a worldwide reference in the handling, access platforms, and earthmoving. By improving workplace conditions, safety, and performance, our environment remains renewable and sustainable for mankind.

Through its 3 iconic brands – Manitou, Gehl, and Mustang by Manitou – the group develops, manufactures, and provides equipment and services for the construction, agriculture, and industrial markets.

By constantly innovating its products & services, Manitou Group constantly adds value to exceed its stakeholders' expectations.

Always attuned to its customers via its expert network of over 1,050 dealers, the group continues to be true to its roots by keeping its headquarters in France. That focus, which powered sales to €2.1 billion in 2019, informs its talented worldwide team of 4,600 whose passion ceaselessly motivates the group.