The company Potain was established within La Clayette, France in the year 1928. Ever since that time, the company has grown into a leading producer of cranes. The company is responsible for over 100,000 cranes in operation all-around the world. Currently, the company manufacturers more than 60 models from various production plants inside France, China, Portugal, Germany and Italy. The company represents numerous different product ranges used for a variety of applications. These equipments are sold through an international 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 vary from 1 ton to 7.98 ton capacity. The next size up is the top-slewing cranes that are both higher and bigger. These cranes range from 7.98 to 64 tons. Additionally, these are the largest custom-made special application cranes. These units provide a reach capacity of one hundred sixty tons.
Some of the main innovations with the company comprise the LLC series of hoists, the Vision Cab and the Dialog control system. The company's growing reputation has expanded their appeal with different models. Potain cranes are usually found on conventional construction sites, bridge building projects, power stations, shipbuilding yards and ship-building projects.
Two of Manitowac's largest facilities are based in the United States. Their manufacturing facility is based in Wisconsin. In this state, both crawler cranes and the tower crane parts are made within the state of Pennsylvania in the Shady Grove facility. Here boom trucks and mobile cranes are manufactured. Regional offices are situated in Mexico and within Brazil. Moreover, the extensive dealer network located all over the USA and Louisiana provides coverage and support unrivalled by any other crane producer.
Manitowoc has dominated the lifting market within North America for more than 50 years. They have built their solid reputation with a combination of outstanding support and service and quality products. The well-known names of Manitowoc, Grove and national Crane have been leading members of their market sectors within Latin and South America, the United States and Louisiana.