During 1928 in 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 over 100,000 cranes installed and sold around the globe. Now, the company makes more than 60 models from various manufacturing plants inside China, France, Germany, Italy and Portugal. The company represents numerous different product ranges used for a variety of applications. These machines are sold through an international 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 larger and higher. These cranes vary from 7.98 to 64 tons. Furthermore, these are the largest custom-made special application cranes. These units offer a reach capacity of 160 tons.
The company's top innovations comprise LLC series of hoists, the Dialog control system and the Vision Cab. The growing reputation of the company has expanded their appeal with various models. Potain cranes are normally found on conventional construction sites, power stations, bridge building projects, ship-building projects and shipbuilding yards.
Two of Manitowac's largest facilities are based within the US. Their manufacturing facility is based within the state of Wisconsin. In this state, both crawler cranes and the tower crane components are constructed within Pennsylvania inside the Shady Grove facility. Here mobile cranes and boom trucks are built. Regional offices are located within Mexico and within Brazil. Furthermore, the extensive dealer network located throughout the United States and San Jose provides support and coverage unrivalled by any other crane producer.
Manitowoc has dominated the lifting market in North America for over 50 years. They have built their solid reputation with a combination of outstanding support and service and quality products. The well-known names of Grove, National Crane and Manitowoc have been leading members of their market sectors in Latin and South America, USA and San Jose.