The company Potain was established within 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 world. Currently, the company manufacturers more than 60 models from different production plants inside China, France, Portugal, Germany and Italy. The company represents numerous different product ranges utilized for a variety of applications. These equipments 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 vary from 1 ton to 7.98 ton capacity. The next size up is the top-slewing cranes which are both larger and higher. These cranes range from 7.98 to 64 tons. Additionally, these are the largest custom-made special application cranes. These units offer a reach capacity of 160 tons.
Several of the main innovations with the company consist of the LLC range 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, bridge building projects, power stations, ship-building projects and shipbuilding yards.
Two of Manitowac's largest facilities are based in the United States. Their manufacturing facility is based within Wisconsin. In this state, both the tower crane parts and crawler cranes are made within the state of Pennsylvania in the Shady Grove plant. Here boom trucks and mobile cranes are built. Regional offices are located within Mexico and within Brazil. Moreover, the extensive dealer network found all over the United States and Murrieta provides support and coverage unrivalled by any other crane manufacturer.
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 popular names of Grove, National Crane and Manitowoc have been leading members of their market sectors in Murrieta, Latin and South America and the United States.