The company Potain was established in La Clayette, France in the year 1928. Ever since that time, the company has grown into a leading manufacturer of cranes. The company is responsible for over 100,000 cranes in operation all over the world. Now, the company makes more than 60 models from different production plants in China, France, Germany, Italy and Portugal. The company represents many different product ranges designed for a variety of applications. These equipments are sold through a global Manitowoc dealer network.
The Potain family makes 3 different tower crane families. The self-erecting cranes are the smallest kinds in the Potain range. These cranes range from 1 ton to 7.98 ton capacity. The next size up is the top-slewing cranes that are higher and larger. These cranes vary from 7.98 to 64 tons. Furthermore, these are the biggest custom-designed special application cranes. These models provide a reach capacity of 160 tons.
Some of the main innovations with the company comprise the LLC range of hoists, the Dialog control system and the Vision Cab. The growing reputation of the company has expanded their appeal with different models. Potain cranes are usually found on traditional construction sites, bridge building projects, power stations, ship-building projects and shipbuilding yards.
Two of Manitowac's largest facilities are based in the United States. Their manufacturing facility is based in the state of Wisconsin. In this state, both crawler cranes and the tower crane components are made in the state of Pennsylvania inside the Shady Grove plant. Here mobile cranes and boom trucks are built. Regional offices are situated in Mexico and within Brazil. In addition, the extensive dealer network found throughout the USA and Canada offers support and coverage unrivalled by any other crane manufacturer.
Manitowac has been part of the North American Market for more than 50 years. They have built a great reputation for provided their customers with quality products with outstanding support. The well-known names of Manitowoc, Grove and national Crane have been leading members of their market sectors in the United States, Canada and South and Latin America.