The company Potain was established within 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 around the world. At present, the company makes more than 60 models from different manufacturing plants in France, China, Germany, Italy and Portugal. The business represents numerous different product ranges designed for a variety of applications. These equipments are sold through a global 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 both bigger and higher. These cranes vary from 7.98 to 64 tons. Moreover, these are the biggest special application cranes that are custom-designed. These models offer a reach capacity of 160 tons.
Several of the main innovations with the company comprise the LLC series 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 traditional construction sites, power stations, bridge building projects, ship-building projects and shipbuilding yards.
Two of Manitowac's largest facilities are based in the United States. Their manufacturing facility is based within Wisconsin. In this state, both the tower crane parts and crawler cranes are made within the state of Pennsylvania inside the Shady Grove plant. Here boom trucks and mobile cranes are manufactured. Regional offices are located within Mexico and within Brazil. Moreover, the extensive dealer network located all over Santa Rosa and the United States offers support and coverage unrivalled by any other crane producer.
Manitowoc has dominated the lifting market in 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 National Crane, Manitowoc Cranes and Grove have been leading members of their market sectors in the United States, Santa Rosa and South and Latin America.