The company Potain was established within La Clayette, France in 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 globe. At present, the company makes more than 60 models from various production plants in China, France, Italy, Portugal and Germany. The company represents numerous different product ranges used for a variety of applications. These machines are sold through an international Manitowoc dealer network.
The Potain family makes 3 different tower crane families. The self-erecting cranes are the smallest ones 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 both bigger and higher. These cranes range from 7.98 to 64 tons. Furthermore, these are the biggest custom-designed special application cranes. These models offer a reach capacity of 160 tons.
The company's top innovations comprise LLC series of hoists, the Dialog control system and the Vision Cab. The company's growing reputation has expanded their appeal with various models. Potain cranes are normally found on conventional construction sites, bridge building projects, power stations, shipbuilding yards and ship-building projects.
Two of Manitowac's biggest facilities are based within the United States. Their manufacturing facility is based in 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 within Mexico and within Brazil. As well, the extensive dealer network found all around the United States and Montana provides 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 clients with quality products with outstanding support. The popular names of National Crane, Manitowoc Cranes and Grove have been top members of their market sectors in South and Latin America, the United States and Montana.