The company Potain was established within La Clayette, France in 1928. 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 around the world. Now, the company manufacturers more than 60 models from different production plants inside France, China, Portugal, Germany and Italy. The business represents numerous different product ranges utilized for various applications. These machines 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 which are larger and higher. These cranes vary from 7.98 to 64 tons. In addition, these are the largest special application cranes which are custom-designed. These units offer a reach capacity of 160 tons.
The company's top innovations consist of LLC range 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 often found on conventional construction sites, bridge building projects, power stations, shipbuilding yards and ship-building projects.
Two of Manitowac's largest facilities are based within the US. Their manufacturing facility is based in the state of Wisconsin. In this state, both crawler cranes and the tower crane components are constructed within the state of Pennsylvania inside the Shady Grove facility. Here both mobile cranes and boom trucks are built. Regional offices are situated in Brazil and within Mexico. What's more, the extensive dealer network found throughout Victorville and the USA provides coverage and support unrivalled by any other crane producer.
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 top members of their market sectors in the United States, Victorville and South and Latin America.