In the year 1928 in La Clayette, France, the company Potain was established. Ever since then, Potain has been the global leader in tower crane production. They are responsible for more than 100,000 cranes installed and sold around the globe. Now, the company manufacturers over 60 models from different production facilities in France, China, Portugal, Germany and Italy. The company represents numerous different product ranges utilized for a variety of 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 vary from 1 ton to 7.98 ton capacity. The next size up is the top-slewing cranes that are both higher and bigger. These cranes range from 7.98 to 64 tons. In addition, these are the biggest special application cranes which are custom-designed. These models provide a reach capacity of 160 tons.
The company's top innovations consist of LLC range 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 traditional construction sites, power stations, bridge building projects, ship-building projects and shipbuilding yards.
Manitowoc has 2 of their biggest manufacturing facilities within the USA. The Manitowoc manufacturing facility is located within the state of Wisconsin. In this state, both the tower crane parts and crawler cranes are constructed within the state of Pennsylvania in the Shady Grove facility. Here mobile cranes and boom trucks are manufactured. Regional offices are situated within Brazil and in Mexico. Moreover, the extensive dealer network situated throughout Simi Valley and the United States offers coverage and support unrivalled by any other crane producer.
Manitowoc has dominated the lifting market in North America for more than 50 years. They have built their solid reputation with a combination of outstanding support and service and quality products. The well-known names of National Crane, Manitowoc Cranes and Grove have been leading members of their market sectors within the United States, Simi Valley and Latin and South America.