The company Potain was established in La Clayette, France in 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 globe. Now, the company makes more than 60 models from various manufacturing facilities inside China, France, Portugal, Germany and Italy. The company represents many different product ranges utilized for various 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 produced by Potain are the self-erecting cranes. These cranes range from 1 ton to 7.98 ton capacity. The next size up is the top-slewing cranes that are larger and higher. These cranes range 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 series of hoists, the Vision Cab and the Dialog control system. 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 largest facilities are based in the US. Their manufacturing facility is based in the state of Wisconsin. In this state, both crawler cranes and the tower crane parts are constructed within the state of Pennsylvania in the Shady Grove facility. Here mobile cranes and boom trucks are built. Regional offices are situated within Brazil and within Mexico. Additionally, the extensive dealer network situated all around Maine and the USA offers 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 well-known names of Manitowoc, Grove and national Crane have been leading members of their market sectors in Maine, Latin and South America and the United States.