Franna teams across Australia recently came together with colleagues from Genie and Terex Jaques for a special nationwide BBQ fundraiser in support of Beyond Blue and the crucial mental-health services they provide. The Brisbane event was particularly significant, aligning with the unveiling of Membrey’s Transport & Crane Hire’s 2000th MAC...

Franna pick-and-carry cranes stand out for their unique mobility, agility and safety, making them ideal for the challenging terrain, tight spaces, and dynamic demands of mining and industrial operations. Franna cranes operate without outriggers, enabling fast set-up and quick transitions between lifts – crucial in remote or time-sensitive environments. Their articulated frame design offers outstanding manoeuvrability, allowing operators to...

Paterson Simons has been the official dealer for Franna for the last five years, supplying new units and supporting the original fleet that was previously in the region and unsupported. As part of this partnership with Franna, Paterson Simons offers comprehensive support – including spare parts, machine sales, and service...

Corporate giveaways like woolly hats aren’t typically practical for us in West & Central Africa, but this time an employee found the perfect use for one. During a recent holiday, Mark Chiocca, Plant Sales Manager at our Brighton Head Office, proudly wore Franna gear while scaling heights and hitting the...

Franna® is thrilled to introduce the FR17 C, a budget-friendly and compact pick-and-carry crane designed for various applications, especially in city, yard, and industrial settings where space is at a premium. With a short turning radius of 6.77 meters, the FR17 C is an excellent choice for entry-level crane needs....

Did you know that the name Franna comes from “Francis and Anna” which is the family name of the company founder and his wife? In 1978, Dave Francis developed the first pick and carry crane, from truck components. In 1986, the business was sold to Lou Parolin and Brian Hain...

Paterson Simons, supplied, commissioned and handed over a Franna AT22 to a large mining customer in Ghana. The Franna AT22 is a mid-sized, mobile pick and carry crane with a maximum lifting capacity of 22t and a maximum main boom length of 19.9m.  Franna’s patented Dynamic LMI system is designed to...

The Franna Minemaster range of pick and carry cranes has been specifically designed to meet the rigorous safety requirements and complex operating environment of the modern-day mine site. For over 40 years, Franna has provided robust lifting solutions to some of the largest mining operations in the world. Suitable for...