The company Potain was established in 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. At present, the company makes more than 60 models from various manufacturing plants in France, China, Portugal, Germany and Italy. The business represents many different product ranges designed for a variety of applications. These machines 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 vary from 1 ton to 7.98 ton capacity. The next size up is the top-slewing cranes that are both higher and bigger. These cranes vary from 7.98 to 64 tons. Additionally, these are the biggest special application cranes that are custom-designed. These units provide a reach capacity of 160 tons.
The company's top innovations include LLC range 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 traditional construction sites, power stations, bridge building projects, ship-building projects and shipbuilding yards.
Manitowoc has 2 of their largest manufacturing facilities within the USA. The Manitowoc manufacturing facility is situated in Wisconsin. In this state, both crawler cranes and the tower crane components are constructed within the state of Pennsylvania inside the Shady Grove plant. Here boom trucks and mobile cranes are built. Regional offices are situated within Mexico and in Brazil. As well, the extensive dealer network located throughout the United States and San Bernardino provides coverage and support unrivalled by any other crane producer.
Manitowoc has dominated the lifting market within North America for over 50 years. They have built their solid reputation with a combination of outstanding support and service and quality products. The well-known names of Manitowoc, Grove and national Crane have been top members of their market sectors within San Bernardino, South and Latin America and USA.