In 1928 in 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 over 100,000 cranes installed and sold around the globe. Now, the company manufacturers over 60 models from various manufacturing plants inside China, France, Portugal, Germany and Italy. The company represents numerous different product ranges utilized for a variety of applications. These machinery are sold through a global 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 larger and higher. These cranes range from 7.98 to 64 tons. Additionally, these are the biggest custom-made special application cranes. These models 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 company's growing reputation has expanded their appeal with various models. Potain cranes are normally found on conventional construction sites, bridge building projects, power stations, ship-building projects and shipbuilding yards.
Two of Manitowac's biggest facilities are based within the US. Their manufacturing facility is based within Wisconsin. In this state, both crawler cranes and the tower crane parts are made within the state of Pennsylvania in the Shady Grove plant. Here mobile cranes and boom trucks are manufactured. Regional offices are located in Brazil and in Mexico. Furthermore, the extensive dealer network found all over Yukon and the USA provides coverage and support unrivalled by any other crane manufacturer.
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 support and service and quality products. The popular names of National Crane, Manitowoc Cranes and Grove have been leading members of their market sectors within USA, Yukon and South and Latin America.