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 over 100,000 cranes in operation all over the globe. At present, the company makes more than 60 models from different production plants in China, France, Portugal, Germany and Italy. The business represents numerous different product ranges designed for various applications. These equipments are sold through an international 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 range from 1 ton to 7.98 ton capacity. The next size up is the top-slewing cranes which are both bigger and higher. These cranes range from 7.98 to 64 tons. Additionally, these are the largest custom-made special application cranes. These models provide a reach capacity of one hundred sixty tons.
The company's top innovations comprise LLC series 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, power stations, bridge building projects, shipbuilding yards and ship-building projects.
Two of Manitowac's biggest facilities are based within the United States. Their manufacturing facility is based within the state of Wisconsin. In this state, both crawler cranes and the tower crane parts are made within Pennsylvania inside the Shady Grove facility. Here boom trucks and mobile cranes are built. Regional offices are located within Mexico and in Brazil. As well, the extensive dealer network found all around Tacoma and the United States offers support and coverage unrivalled by any other crane manufacturer.
Manitowac has been part of the North American Market for over 50 years. They have built a great reputation for provided their clients with quality products with outstanding support. The popular names of Grove, National Crane and Manitowoc have been top members of their market sectors within South and Latin America, the United States and Tacoma.