With a rich heritage of design and engineering excellence, Franna are the leading manufacturer of pick and carry cranes. For over 40 years we have dominated the Australian market and today our products are sold across the globe.
Timeline
1978
1978
Dave Francis develops the very first pick and carry crane from truck components
1986
1986
Sold to Lou Parolin and Brian Hain who later form Franna Cranes Pty Ltd
1988
1988
Opened New Facility at Lavarack Avenue, Eagle Farm, Brisbane
1993
1993
First machine exported to United Kingdom
1996
1996
AT-14, MAC-14 and AT-18 cranes launched
1999
1999
Franna is acquired by Terex Corporation
2000
2000
Moved to new facility on Curtin Avenue, Eagle Farm in Brisbane
2006
2006
The 2000th Franna crane is produced
2008
2008
AT-20 Series III released with joystick control
2009
2009
The 3000th Franna crane is produced
2013
2013
Franna's 4000th crane is produced and the AT-22 is released
2016
2016
The AT-40 prototype displayed at CICA Cairns
2021
2021
Franna produce the 1500th MAC-25 pick and carry crane
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