IN FOCUS / POTAIN TOWER CRANES Established in 1959, the 133,000m2 Potain factory in Moulins, France, produces MDT topless cranes, MD top-slewing cranes and MR luffing jib cranes, as well as certain customised parts.
MANITOWOC INVESTS SIGNIFICANTLY IN EUROPEAN POTAIN TOWER CRANE FACTORIES Over the past three years, Manitowoc has made considerable investments in its Potain tower crane factories in Charlieu and Moulins in France, Baltar in Portugal, and Niella Tanaro in Italy.
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THE INVESTMENTS INCLUDE NEW buildings and extended production areas, new production lines with automated welding, custom tooling, and redesigned processes. Industry-leading cranes require industry-leading manufacturing facilities, which is why Manitowoc is continuously investing in its production sites. Over the last three years, Manitowoc has invested significantly in its European Potain tower crane factories, which have a combined surface area of 400,000m 2 . These investments have been implemented according to The Manitowoc Way,
its business system based on lean principles for driving operational excellence and increasing customer trust and confidence in every aspect of the business, and have led to significant improvements in safety, quality, and productivity, while reducing its environmental impact. CHARLIEU, FRANCE – new 2.45m pivot production line At the Potain factory in Charlieu, Manitowoc has invested in a new production line for 2.45m top-slewing crane pivots to help improve quality and reduce lead time. The new production line includes www.cranesandlifting.com.au
