The company Potain was established in La Clayette, France in 1928. Ever since that time, the company has grown into a leading producer 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 production plants in France, China, Italy, Portugal and Germany. 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 both higher and bigger. These cranes vary from 7.98 to 64 tons. Additionally, these are the biggest special application cranes that are custom-made. These units 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 company's growing reputation has expanded their appeal with different models. Potain cranes are usually found on conventional construction sites, power stations, bridge building projects, shipbuilding yards and ship-building projects.
Two of Manitowac's biggest facilities are based in 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 constructed within the state of Pennsylvania inside the Shady Grove plant. Here mobile cranes and boom trucks are manufactured. Regional offices are situated within Mexico and in Brazil. As well, the extensive dealer network found all over Irvine and the United States provides support and coverage unrivalled by any other crane manufacturer.
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 popular names of Grove, National Crane and Manitowoc have been top members of their market sectors in Irvine, Latin and South America and the United States.