During the year 1928 within La Clayette, France, the company Potain was born. Ever since then, Potain has been the world leader in tower crane production. They are responsible for over 100,000 cranes installed and sold all-around the world. Now, the company manufacturers over 60 models from different manufacturing plants in China, France, Italy, Portugal and Germany. The business 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 ones 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. Additionally, these are the largest special application cranes which are custom-designed. These models offer a reach capacity of 160 tons.
Some of the main innovations with the company include the LLC series of hoists, the Dialog control system and the Vision Cab. The growing reputation of the company has expanded their appeal with different models. Potain cranes are usually found on traditional construction sites, power stations, bridge building projects, shipbuilding yards and ship-building projects.
Two of Manitowac's biggest facilities are based within the US. Their manufacturing facility is based within the state of Wisconsin. In this state, both the tower crane components and crawler cranes are made in the state of Pennsylvania in the Shady Grove plant. Here boom trucks and mobile cranes are built. Regional offices are situated within Brazil and in Mexico. Also, the extensive dealer network found all around Rialto and the USA offers support and coverage unrivalled by any other crane producer.
Manitowoc has dominated the lifting market within North America for over 50 years. They have built their solid reputation with a combination of outstanding support and service and quality products. The popular names of Grove, National Crane and Manitowoc have been leading members of their market sectors within Rialto, Latin and South America and the United States.