The company Potain was established within La Clayette, France during 1928. Since that time, the company has grown into a leading producer of cranes. The company is responsible for more than 100,000 cranes in operation all over the world. At present, the company manufacturers over 60 models from various manufacturing plants 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 kinds 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 both higher and bigger. These cranes vary 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 160 tons.
The company's top innovations comprise 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 conventional construction sites, bridge building projects, power stations, shipbuilding yards and ship-building projects.
Manitowoc has 2 of their biggest manufacturing facilities in the United States. The Manitowoc manufacturing facility is located within the state of Wisconsin. In this state, both the tower crane parts and crawler cranes are constructed within Pennsylvania in the Shady Grove facility. Here both boom trucks and mobile cranes are manufactured. Regional offices are located within Mexico and within Brazil. As well, the extensive dealer network situated all over the United States and Portland offers coverage and support unrivalled by any other crane producer.
Manitowoc has dominated the lifting market within 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 popular names of National Crane, Manitowoc Cranes and Grove have been top members of their market sectors within Portland, South and Latin America and the United States.