The company Potain was established within La Clayette, France during the year 1928. Ever 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 around the world. Now, the company makes more than 60 models from various manufacturing plants in China, France, Germany, Italy and Portugal. The company represents many different product ranges used for various applications. These machines are sold through an international 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 higher and bigger. These cranes range from 7.98 to 64 tons. Additionally, these are the largest custom-designed special application cranes. These models offer a reach capacity of 160 tons.
Some of the main innovations with the company comprise the LLC range of hoists, the Dialog control system and the Vision Cab. The growing reputation of the company has expanded their appeal with various models. Potain cranes are normally found on conventional construction sites, power stations, bridge building projects, ship-building projects and shipbuilding yards.
Two of Manitowac's biggest facilities are based in the US. Their manufacturing facility is based in Wisconsin. In this state, both crawler cranes and the tower crane parts are made within the state of Pennsylvania in the Shady Grove facility. Here both boom trucks and mobile cranes are manufactured. Regional offices are situated in Brazil and within Mexico. Moreover, the extensive dealer network found all over Stockton and the United States provides support and coverage unrivalled by any other crane producer.
Manitowac has been part of the North American Market for more than 50 years. They have built a great reputation for provided their clients with quality products with outstanding support. The well-known names of Grove, National Crane and Manitowoc have been leading members of their market sectors within Stockton, South and Latin America and the United States.