The company Potain was established within La Clayette, France during the year 1928. 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-around the globe. At present, the company manufacturers over 60 models from various manufacturing plants inside China, France, Portugal, Germany and Italy. The business represents numerous different product ranges utilized 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 vary from 1 ton to 7.98 ton capacity. The next size up is the top-slewing cranes which are both larger and higher. These cranes range from 7.98 to 64 tons. Moreover, these are the largest special application cranes that are custom-made. These models provide a reach capacity of 160 tons.
Some of the main innovations with the company consist of the LLC range of hoists, the Vision Cab and the Dialog control system. The company's growing reputation has expanded their appeal with various models. Potain cranes are normally found on traditional construction sites, bridge building projects, power stations, shipbuilding yards and ship-building projects.
Manitowoc has 2 of their biggest manufacturing facilities in the United States. The Manitowoc manufacturing facility is located in the state of Wisconsin. In this state, both the tower crane parts and crawler cranes are made in Pennsylvania inside the Shady Grove facility. Here boom trucks and mobile cranes are manufactured. Regional offices are situated within Mexico and within Brazil. As well, the extensive dealer network located throughout North Dakota and the USA offers support and coverage unrivalled by any other crane producer.
Manitowoc has dominated the lifting market in North America for more than 50 years. They have built their solid reputation with a combination of outstanding service and support and quality products. The well-known names of National Crane, Manitowoc Cranes and Grove have been leading members of their market sectors in the United States, North Dakota and South and Latin America.