During 1928 in La Clayette, France, the company Potain was established. Ever since then, Potain has been the global leader in tower crane production. They are responsible for more than 100,000 cranes installed and sold all-around the world. At present, the company makes over 60 models from different production plants inside China, France, Germany, Italy and Portugal. The company represents many different product ranges utilized for a variety of applications. These equipments are sold through an international Manitowoc dealer network.
The family of Potain cranes are divided into different tower crane families. The smallest cranes manufactured 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 which are higher and bigger. These cranes vary from 7.98 to 64 tons. In addition, these are the biggest special application cranes which are custom-made. These models provide a reach capacity of one hundred sixty tons.
The company's top innovations consist of 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 normally found on traditional construction sites, power stations, bridge building projects, shipbuilding yards and ship-building projects.
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 crawler cranes and the tower crane parts are made within Pennsylvania inside the Shady Grove facility. Here boom trucks and mobile cranes are manufactured. Regional offices are situated within Mexico and in Brazil. In addition, the extensive dealer network found all over Canada and the USA provides coverage and support unrivalled by any other crane producer.
Manitowoc has dominated the lifting market within North America for more than 50 years. They have built their solid reputation with a combination of outstanding support and service and quality products. The well-known names of Grove, National Crane and Manitowoc have been leading members of their market sectors in Canada, Latin and South America and USA.