The company Potain was established in La Clayette, France during 1928. Ever 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 globe. Now, the company manufacturers over 60 models from different manufacturing plants in China, France, Portugal, Germany and Italy. The company represents many different product ranges utilized for a variety of applications. These equipments 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 range from 1 ton to 7.98 ton capacity. The next size up is the top-slewing cranes which are higher and larger. These cranes vary from 7.98 to 64 tons. Furthermore, these are the largest custom-made special application cranes. These models provide a reach capacity of one hundred sixty tons.
Several of the main innovations with the company comprise the 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 usually 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 Wisconsin. In this state, both crawler cranes and the tower crane parts are constructed within Pennsylvania inside the Shady Grove facility. Here both boom trucks and mobile cranes are built. Regional offices are located within Mexico and within Brazil. In addition, the extensive dealer network located all around West Virginia and the United States offers support and coverage unrivalled by any other crane producer.
Manitowoc has dominated the lifting market in North America for over 50 years. They have built their solid reputation with a combination of outstanding service and support and quality products. The well-known names of Grove, National Crane and Manitowoc have been top members of their market sectors in West Virginia, Latin and South America and the United States.