The company Potain was established within La Clayette, France during the year 1928. Since that time, the company has grown into a leading producer of cranes. The company is responsible for more than 100,000 cranes in operation all over the globe. Now, the company makes over 60 models from different production plants in China, France, Germany, Italy and Portugal. The company represents numerous different product ranges designed for a variety of applications. These equipments are sold through an international Manitowoc dealer network.
The family of Potain cranes are divided into different tower crane families. The smallest cranes manufactured by Potain are the self-erecting cranes. These cranes vary from 1 ton to 7.98 ton capacity. The next size up is the top-slewing cranes that are both bigger and higher. These cranes range from 7.98 to 64 tons. Furthermore, these are the largest special application cranes which are custom-designed. These models provide a reach capacity of one hundred sixty 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 various models. Potain cranes are normally found on conventional construction sites, bridge building projects, power stations, ship-building projects and shipbuilding yards.
Two of Manitowac's biggest facilities are based in the United States. Their manufacturing facility is based within the state of Wisconsin. In this state, both the tower crane components and crawler cranes are made in the state of Pennsylvania inside the Shady Grove facility. Here both mobile cranes and boom trucks are built. Regional offices are situated within Brazil and within Mexico. In addition, the extensive dealer network found throughout Wisconsin and the USA provides coverage and support unrivalled by any other crane manufacturer.
Manitowoc has dominated the lifting market within North America for over 50 years. They have built their solid reputation with a combination of outstanding service and support and quality products. The popular names of Manitowoc, Grove and national Crane have been leading members of their market sectors within South and Latin America, the United States and Wisconsin.