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PATERSON SIMONS PROUDLY SHOWCASES FRANNA’S PRESENCE AT ELEVATED HEIGHTS!

PATERSON SIMONS PROUDLY SHOWCASES FRANNA’S PRESENCE AT ELEVATED HEIGHTS!

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By
Alisa Evans
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March 2024
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...
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INTRODUCING THE FR17 C: AN AFFORDABLE AND COMPACT YARD CRANE FROM FRANNA!

INTRODUCING THE FR17 C: AN AFFORDABLE AND COMPACT YARD CRANE FROM FRANNA!

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By
Alisa Evans
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December 2023
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....
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DID YOU KNOW THAT THE FRANNA NAME COMES FROM ‘’FRANCIS AND ANNA’’ WHICH IS THE FAMILY NAME OF THE COMPANY FOUNDER AND HIS WIFE?

DID YOU KNOW THAT THE FRANNA NAME COMES FROM ‘’FRANCIS AND ANNA’’ WHICH IS THE FAMILY NAME OF THE COMPANY FOUNDER AND HIS WIFE?

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By
Alisa Evans
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November 2023
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...
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FRANNA AT22 COMMISSIONED TO LARGE MINING CUSTOMER IN GHANA

FRANNA AT22 COMMISSIONED TO LARGE MINING CUSTOMER IN GHANA

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By
Alisa Evans
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December 2021
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...
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FRANNA’S NEW MINEMASTER RANGE: PICK AND CARRY CRANES DESIGNED FOR MINING APPLICATIONS

FRANNA’S NEW MINEMASTER RANGE: PICK AND CARRY CRANES DESIGNED FOR MINING APPLICATIONS

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By
Alisa Evans
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December 2021
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...