During 1928 in La Clayette, France, the company Potain was established. Since then, Potain has been the global leader in tower crane production. They are responsible for over 100,000 cranes installed and sold all-around the world. At present, the company manufacturers over 60 models from different production plants inside France, China, Italy, Portugal and Germany. The business represents numerous different product ranges utilized for a variety of applications. These machines are sold through a global Manitowoc dealer network.
The family of Potain cranes are divided into different tower crane families. The smallest cranes produced 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 larger and higher. These cranes vary from 7.98 to 64 tons. Furthermore, these are the biggest custom-made special application cranes. These models provide a reach capacity of one hundred sixty tons.
The company's top innovations comprise LLC range of hoists, the Vision Cab and the Dialog control system. The growing reputation of the company has expanded their appeal with different models. Potain cranes are often found on conventional construction sites, bridge building projects, power stations, ship-building projects and shipbuilding yards.
Two of Manitowac's largest facilities are based within 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 Pennsylvania inside the Shady Grove plant. Here both mobile cranes and boom trucks are built. Regional offices are located within Mexico and within Brazil. In addition, the extensive dealer network situated throughout California and the USA provides support and coverage unrivalled by any other crane producer.
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 Grove, National Crane and Manitowoc have been leading members of their market sectors within South and Latin America, USA and California.