During 1928 within La Clayette, France, the company Potain was established. Ever since then, Potain has been the world leader in tower crane production. They are responsible for more than 100,000 cranes installed and sold around the world. At present, the company manufacturers over 60 models from various manufacturing plants in China, France, Germany, Italy and Portugal. The business represents many different product ranges utilized 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 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. Furthermore, these are the biggest custom-made special application cranes. These models provide a reach capacity of 160 tons.
Some of the main innovations with the company include the LLC range of hoists, the Vision Cab and the Dialog control system. The company's growing reputation has expanded their appeal with different models. Potain cranes are normally found on conventional construction sites, power stations, bridge building projects, shipbuilding yards and ship-building projects.
Two of Manitowac's biggest facilities are based in the United States. Their manufacturing facility is based in Wisconsin. In this state, both crawler cranes and the tower crane parts are made in the state of Pennsylvania in the Shady Grove plant. Here mobile cranes and boom trucks are built. Regional offices are located in Mexico and within Brazil. Moreover, the extensive dealer network found throughout the United States and Newfoundland provides support and coverage unrivalled by any other crane manufacturer.
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 service and support and quality products. The popular names of Manitowoc, Grove and national Crane have been top members of their market sectors in Newfoundland, Latin and South America and the United States.