In 1928 within La Clayette, France, the company Potain was born. Since then, Potain has been the world leader in tower crane production. They are responsible for more than 100,000 cranes installed and sold all over the world. Currently, the company manufacturers over 60 models from various manufacturing facilities inside France, China, Germany, Italy and Portugal. The company represents numerous different product ranges utilized for various applications. These machines 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 that are both larger and higher. These cranes vary from 7.98 to 64 tons. Furthermore, these are the biggest special application cranes that are custom-designed. These models offer a reach capacity of 160 tons.
The company's top innovations comprise LLC range of hoists, the Dialog control system and the Vision Cab. The company's growing reputation has expanded their appeal with different 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 biggest facilities are based within the US. Their manufacturing facility is based within Wisconsin. In this state, both crawler cranes and the tower crane components are made within the state of Pennsylvania in the Shady Grove plant. Here both mobile cranes and boom trucks are built. Regional offices are located within Mexico and in Brazil. Furthermore, the extensive dealer network located throughout Fairfield and the USA provides coverage and support 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 Manitowoc, Grove and national Crane have been leading members of their market sectors within USA, Fairfield and South and Latin America.