The company Potain was established in 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 over 100,000 cranes in operation all over the world. Currently, the company makes more than 60 models from various production facilities inside China, France, Italy, Portugal and Germany. The business represents many different product ranges used for a variety of applications. These machinery are sold through an international 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 which are bigger and higher. These cranes vary from 7.98 to 64 tons. Moreover, 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 comprise the LLC range 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 traditional construction sites, bridge building projects, power stations, ship-building projects and shipbuilding yards.
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 the tower crane parts and crawler cranes are constructed in the state of Pennsylvania in the Shady Grove facility. Here both mobile cranes and boom trucks are manufactured. Regional offices are situated within Brazil and within Mexico. As well, the extensive dealer network located throughout Bellevue and the USA provides 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 customers with quality products with outstanding support. The popular names of Manitowoc, Grove and national Crane have been leading members of their market sectors in USA, Bellevue and Latin and South America.