During 1928 within La Clayette, France, the company Potain was established. Ever since then, Potain has been the global leader in tower crane production. They are responsible for more than 100,000 cranes installed and sold around the globe. Currently, the company makes more than 60 models from different production plants inside France, China, Italy, Portugal and Germany. The business represents numerous different product ranges utilized 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 range from 1 ton to 7.98 ton capacity. The next size up is the top-slewing cranes that are higher and larger. These cranes range from 7.98 to 64 tons. Additionally, these are the largest custom-made special application cranes. These models offer a reach capacity of one hundred sixty tons.
Some of the main innovations with the company comprise 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, power stations, bridge building projects, ship-building projects and shipbuilding yards.
Two of Manitowac's biggest facilities are based in the United States. Their manufacturing facility is based in Wisconsin. In this state, both crawler cranes and the tower crane parts are made within Pennsylvania in the Shady Grove facility. Here boom trucks and mobile cranes are built. Regional offices are situated in Brazil and in Mexico. As well, the extensive dealer network found throughout Sunnyvale and the United States offers coverage and support unrivalled by any other crane producer.
Manitowac has been part of the North American Market for more than 50 years. They have built a great reputation for provided their clients with quality products with outstanding support. The popular names of Manitowoc, Grove and national Crane have been leading members of their market sectors within Sunnyvale, Latin and South America and the United States.