In the year 1928 within La Clayette, France, the company Potain was born. 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 all-around the world. Now, the company manufacturers over 60 models from different production plants in China, France, Germany, Italy and Portugal. The company represents numerous different product ranges utilized for a variety of 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 manufactured by Potain are the self-erecting cranes. 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 vary from 7.98 to 64 tons. Moreover, these are the biggest custom-designed special application cranes. These units provide a reach capacity of 160 tons.
Several of the main innovations with the company consist of the LLC series of hoists, the Dialog control system and the Vision Cab. The company's growing reputation has expanded their appeal with various models. Potain cranes are usually found on traditional construction sites, bridge building projects, power stations, ship-building projects and shipbuilding yards.
Two of Manitowac's largest facilities are based within the US. Their manufacturing facility is based in Wisconsin. In this state, both crawler cranes and the tower crane components are made in the state of Pennsylvania inside the Shady Grove plant. Here both mobile cranes and boom trucks are built. Regional offices are situated in Brazil and in Mexico. In addition, the extensive dealer network found all around Georgia and the USA offers coverage and support 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 Grove, National Crane and Manitowoc have been leading members of their market sectors in the United States, Georgia and South and Latin America.