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Franke (company)
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Franke Holding AG, based in Aarburg, Switzerland is an industrial manufacturer with companies located around the world.
Franke has about 10,500 qualified employees working in 70 companies in Europe, South and North America, Africa, Australia and Asia.
In 2009, the Franke Group had a total turnover of CHF 2,415.8 million (USD 2,222.2 million).
In the 30’s Franke started production of the first sink units in nickeline, monel-metal and later in stainless steel. Franke built a new factory with offices and residential building, and the company's ten employees relocated to Aarburg, Switzerland. Franke initiated the first production series and the first fully welded, smooth sink unit.
Hermann Franke died on January 25, 1939, and his son Walter took over the business. The Second World War led to great difficulties in obtaining materials. During the years after the war the company's factory facilities expanded and the production of complete kitchens began. Franke started to export products to European countries.
In the late 50’s Franke’s production doubled. Factory facilities were expanded further. A "Commercial Kitchens" division was founded. By 1961 Franke had 750 employees.
Over the next twelve years Franke experienced rapid growth: 13 new subsidiaries were established and two companies began manufacturing under license. In 1972, Franke built and installed the first kitchen for McDonald's in Munich. By 1974 the company had 2,600 employees. In 1975 Franke ownership changes: Walter Franke's friend and business partner Willi Pieper took over. Four subsidiaries and two licensees were added to the group. In 1979 the now world-famous Franke compact sink system was introduced. In the late 80’s the divisional organization was establish.
By adopting a policy of investment in innovation and technology, Franke has established their position as the largest stainless steel sink manufacturer in the world today.
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Franke took over the Sissons company based in Chesterfield
, who are a manufacturer of SS catering sinks and washroom systems. Sissons were one of the first companies to manufacture SS sinks in the 1930, and were founded in Sheffield
, England
. The company is known as Franke Sissons Ltd. In 1990 it bought over the Falkirk
-based Carron Phoenix.
Franke has about 10,500 qualified employees working in 70 companies in Europe, South and North America, Africa, Australia and Asia.
In 2009, the Franke Group had a total turnover of CHF 2,415.8 million (USD 2,222.2 million).
Founding years
Hermann Franke founded a sheet metal business in his name in Rorschach, Switzerland, in 1911. In the late 20’s the economic upturn in the industry and construction sector led to the incorporation of a sanitary installations department. Franke began with the production of oven tops, skylights and dormer windows.In the 30’s Franke started production of the first sink units in nickeline, monel-metal and later in stainless steel. Franke built a new factory with offices and residential building, and the company's ten employees relocated to Aarburg, Switzerland. Franke initiated the first production series and the first fully welded, smooth sink unit.
Hermann Franke died on January 25, 1939, and his son Walter took over the business. The Second World War led to great difficulties in obtaining materials. During the years after the war the company's factory facilities expanded and the production of complete kitchens began. Franke started to export products to European countries.
Expansion years
The construction sector developed encouragingly. Business expanded rapidly. Franke became a leader in state-of-the-art kitchen sinks. In 1950 the Washroom and Sanitary Equipment product group was firmly established as part of Franke with a full range of products for communal washrooms and WC's. Production of components for propulsion systems began. Franke saw its first foreign investment in Germany and by 1955 had 500 employees.In the late 50’s Franke’s production doubled. Factory facilities were expanded further. A "Commercial Kitchens" division was founded. By 1961 Franke had 750 employees.
Over the next twelve years Franke experienced rapid growth: 13 new subsidiaries were established and two companies began manufacturing under license. In 1972, Franke built and installed the first kitchen for McDonald's in Munich. By 1974 the company had 2,600 employees. In 1975 Franke ownership changes: Walter Franke's friend and business partner Willi Pieper took over. Four subsidiaries and two licensees were added to the group. In 1979 the now world-famous Franke compact sink system was introduced. In the late 80’s the divisional organization was establish.
Today
Michael Pieper joined Group Management in 1989. Rapid and consistent expansion transformed Franke into a corporate group with worldwide operations. Today Franke consists of approx. 10,500 employees in over 70 companies in Europe, South America, North America, Africa, Australia and Asia.By adopting a policy of investment in innovation and technology, Franke has established their position as the largest stainless steel sink manufacturer in the world today.
UK
Chesterfield
Chesterfield is a market town and a borough of Derbyshire, England. It lies north of Derby, on a confluence of the rivers Rother and Hipper. Its population is 70,260 , making it Derbyshire's largest town...
, who are a manufacturer of SS catering sinks and washroom systems. Sissons were one of the first companies to manufacture SS sinks in the 1930, and were founded in Sheffield
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. The company is known as Franke Sissons Ltd. In 1990 it bought over the Falkirk
Falkirk
Falkirk is a town in the Central Lowlands of Scotland. It lies in the Forth Valley, almost midway between the two most populous cities of Scotland; north-west of Edinburgh and north-east of Glasgow....
-based Carron Phoenix.
Products
Franke Kitchen Systems (sinks, extractor hoods, tabs, hobs, ovens) and Franke Foodservice Systems (systems and services for quick service restaurants) are both global market leaders in their respective segments. Further activities include Franke Washroom Systems (washroom and sanitary systems for public and semi-public use), Franke Coffee Systems with a wide range of super automatic, professional and semi-professional coffee machines, Franke Beverage Systems as well as Industrial Engineering.| Franke Kitchen Systems | Franke Foodservice Systems | Franke Washroom Systems | Franke Coffee Systems |
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| sinks, extractor hoods, tabs, hobs, ovens | systems and services for quick service restaurants | washroom and sanitary systems for public and semi-public use | professional and semi-professional coffee machines |
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