The company Potain was established within La Clayette, France during 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 all over the globe. Now, the company makes more than 60 models from various manufacturing plants in China, France, Germany, Italy and Portugal. The company represents numerous different product ranges designed for various applications. These machinery are sold through a global 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 that are both higher and bigger. These cranes range from 7.98 to 64 tons. Moreover, these are the biggest special application cranes that are custom-designed. These models provide a reach capacity of one hundred sixty tons.
The company's top innovations consist of 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 often found on traditional construction sites, power stations, bridge building projects, ship-building projects and shipbuilding yards.
Two of Manitowac's largest facilities are based within the United States. Their manufacturing facility is based in Wisconsin. In this state, both crawler cranes and the tower crane parts are made within Pennsylvania in the Shady Grove facility. Here mobile cranes and boom trucks are built. Regional offices are situated in Mexico and in Brazil. Furthermore, the extensive dealer network situated throughout Garden Grove and the USA offers coverage and support unrivalled by any other crane manufacturer.
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 leading members of their market sectors within Garden Grove, South and Latin America and the United States.