The company Potain was established within La Clayette, France during the year 1928. Since that time, the company has grown into a leading manufacturer of cranes. The company is responsible for more than 100,000 cranes in operation all over the world. Now, the company makes over 60 models from various manufacturing 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 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. Furthermore, these are the largest custom-made special application cranes. These models offer a reach capacity of one hundred sixty tons.
Some of the main innovations with the company include 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 often found on traditional construction sites, bridge building projects, power stations, shipbuilding yards and ship-building projects.
Two of Manitowac's largest facilities are based within the US. Their manufacturing facility is based within Wisconsin. In this state, both crawler cranes and the tower crane parts are made in the state of Pennsylvania inside the Shady Grove facility. Here both mobile cranes and boom trucks are manufactured. Regional offices are situated within Mexico and in Brazil. In addition, the extensive dealer network found throughout Manitoba and the United States provides support and coverage unrivalled by any other crane producer.
Manitowac has been part of the North American Market for over 50 years. They have built a great reputation for provided their clients with quality products with outstanding support. The popular names of Grove, National Crane and Manitowoc have been top members of their market sectors within Latin and South America, the United States and Manitoba.