During the year 1928 within La Clayette, France, the company Potain was born. Since then, Potain has been the world leader in tower crane production. They are responsible for more than 100,000 cranes installed and sold all over the world. Currently, the company makes over 60 models from different production plants inside China, France, Italy, Portugal and Germany. The business represents numerous different product ranges designed for various applications. These equipments are sold through a global 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 that are both larger and higher. These cranes range from 7.98 to 64 tons. Moreover, these are the largest custom-made special application cranes. These units offer a reach capacity of one hundred sixty tons.
The company's top innovations comprise LLC range 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 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 within the United States. The Manitowoc manufacturing facility is situated within the state of Wisconsin. In this state, both crawler cranes and the tower crane components are made in the state of Pennsylvania in the Shady Grove facility. Here boom trucks and mobile cranes are built. Regional offices are located in Brazil and in Mexico. Furthermore, the extensive dealer network found throughout Alaska and the United States 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 clients with quality products with outstanding support. The popular names of Manitowoc, Grove and national Crane have been leading members of their market sectors in Alaska, Latin and South America and the United States.