The company Potain was established in La Clayette, France in 1928. Ever 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 all over the world. Now, the company makes over 60 models from different manufacturing plants inside China, France, Germany, Italy and Portugal. The company represents many different product ranges used for various applications. These equipments 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 range from 1 ton to 7.98 ton capacity. The next size up is the top-slewing cranes which are both higher and larger. These cranes vary from 7.98 to 64 tons. Moreover, these are the largest custom-designed special application cranes. These models offer a reach capacity of 160 tons.
Several of the main innovations with the company include the LLC range of hoists, the Vision Cab and the Dialog control system. 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.
Manitowoc has 2 of their largest manufacturing facilities in the USA. The Manitowoc manufacturing facility is located in the state of Wisconsin. In this state, both crawler cranes and the tower crane parts are made in Pennsylvania in the Shady Grove facility. Here mobile cranes and boom trucks are built. Regional offices are located within Brazil and in Mexico. In addition, the extensive dealer network located throughout Daly City and the United States offers 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 in South and Latin America, the United States and Daly City.