The company Potain was established in La Clayette, France during the year 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-around the world. Now, the company manufacturers over 60 models from different production facilities in 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 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 higher and bigger. These cranes vary from 7.98 to 64 tons. Furthermore, these are the largest special application cranes which are custom-made. These models offer a reach capacity of 160 tons.
Some of the main innovations with the company comprise the LLC series of hoists, the Dialog control system and the Vision Cab. The growing reputation of the company has expanded their appeal with different models. Potain cranes are normally found on conventional construction sites, bridge building projects, power stations, ship-building projects and shipbuilding yards.
Manitowoc has 2 of their biggest manufacturing facilities in the USA. The Manitowoc manufacturing facility is situated in Wisconsin. In this state, both the tower crane components and crawler cranes are constructed within Pennsylvania inside the Shady Grove plant. Here boom trucks and mobile cranes are built. Regional offices are located in Mexico and in Brazil. Also, the extensive dealer network found all around Canada and the United States provides coverage and support 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 well-known names of National Crane, Manitowoc Cranes and Grove have been leading members of their market sectors within Canada, South and Latin America and USA.