During the year 1928 in La Clayette, France, the company Potain was established. Since then, Potain has been the global leader in tower crane production. They are responsible for more than 100,000 cranes installed and sold all-around the globe. At present, the company manufacturers more than 60 models from different production plants in France, China, Portugal, Germany and Italy. The company represents numerous different product ranges utilized for various applications. These machinery are sold through an international 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 higher and bigger. These cranes vary from 7.98 to 64 tons. Additionally, these are the largest special application cranes which are custom-made. These units offer a reach capacity of 160 tons.
Some of the main innovations with the company consist of 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 often found on conventional construction sites, bridge building projects, power stations, ship-building projects and shipbuilding yards.
Two of Manitowac's largest facilities are based within the United States. Their manufacturing facility is based within the state of Wisconsin. In this state, both the tower crane components and crawler cranes are made in Pennsylvania inside the Shady Grove plant. Here both boom trucks and mobile cranes are built. Regional offices are located in Brazil and within Mexico. As well, the extensive dealer network situated all around Spokane and the USA offers coverage and support 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 leading members of their market sectors in Spokane, Latin and South America and the United States.