The company Potain was established in La Clayette, France during the year 1928. Since that time, the company has grown into a leading manufacturer of cranes. The company is responsible for over 100,000 cranes in operation all over the world. Now, the company makes over 60 models from various manufacturing plants inside China, France, Italy, Portugal and Germany. The business represents many different product ranges used for various 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 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 higher and bigger. These cranes range from 7.98 to 64 tons. In addition, these are the largest custom-made special application cranes. These units offer a reach capacity of 160 tons.
The company's top innovations include 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, power stations, bridge building projects, shipbuilding yards and ship-building projects.
Manitowoc has 2 of their largest manufacturing facilities in the United States. The Manitowoc manufacturing facility is situated in the state of Wisconsin. In this state, both crawler cranes and the tower crane parts are constructed in the state of Pennsylvania in the Shady Grove plant. Here both boom trucks and mobile cranes are built. Regional offices are situated within Brazil and in Mexico. What's more, the extensive dealer network located throughout Utah and the United States provides support and coverage unrivalled by any other crane producer.
Manitowoc has dominated the lifting market in 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 National Crane, Manitowoc Cranes and Grove have been leading members of their market sectors within Utah, South and Latin America and the United States.