Donegal crane firm secures deal in US trade mission

Donegal crane firm Mantis Cranes has signed a landmark deal on a Government trade mission to the US which will see it introducing self erecting cranes into the American market.

The Killygordan based company employs 29 workers.

Trade and Employment minister, Micheál Martin said: "By signing this deal with an American partner, Celtic Cranes of New York, Mantis and its Donegal team have shown a willingness to push their boundaries even further."

"Under the deal cranes researched and manufactured in Donegal will be available for sale or rent in the United States for the first time.

"Cranes will sell for $150,000 each, and with a ready market for about 6,000 self erecting cranes the potential is enormous."