During the year 1928 within La Clayette, France, the company Potain was established. Ever since then, Potain has been the world leader in tower crane production. They are responsible for more than 100,000 cranes installed and sold around the world. Currently, the company manufacturers over 60 models from different manufacturing facilities inside China, France, Portugal, Germany and Italy. The business represents numerous different product ranges designed for various applications. These machinery 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 larger and higher. These cranes vary from 7.98 to 64 tons. Moreover, these are the largest special application cranes which are custom-designed. These units offer a reach capacity of 160 tons.
Some of the main innovations with the company comprise the LLC series 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 traditional construction sites, bridge building projects, power stations, shipbuilding yards and ship-building projects.
Two of Manitowac's biggest facilities are based in the United States. Their manufacturing facility is based within 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 boom trucks and mobile cranes are built. Regional offices are located within Brazil and within Mexico. As well, the extensive dealer network found throughout Mississippi and the United States 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 well-known names of National Crane, Manitowoc Cranes and Grove have been leading members of their market sectors within Mississippi, South and Latin America and the United States.