The company Potain was established within La Clayette, France during 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 world. Currently, the company makes over 60 models from different production plants inside France, China, Portugal, Germany and Italy. The business represents many different product ranges used for a variety of applications. These machinery are sold through a global 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 higher and larger. These cranes vary from 7.98 to 64 tons. Furthermore, these are the largest special application cranes that are custom-designed. These units provide a reach capacity of 160 tons.
The company's top innovations include 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 often found on conventional construction sites, bridge building projects, power stations, shipbuilding yards and ship-building projects.
Manitowoc has 2 of their largest manufacturing facilities in the United States. The Manitowoc manufacturing facility is located in the state of Wisconsin. In this state, both the tower crane components and crawler cranes are made in Pennsylvania in the Shady Grove plant. Here boom trucks and mobile cranes are manufactured. Regional offices are situated in Mexico and in Brazil. Additionally, the extensive dealer network found all around Los Angeles and the United States provides support and coverage unrivalled by any other crane manufacturer.
Manitowoc has dominated the lifting market in 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 National Crane, Manitowoc Cranes and Grove have been top members of their market sectors in USA, Los Angeles and South and Latin America.