12.10.2025

Franna for mental health

Australia's Membrey's Transport & Crane Hire will display the 2000th 25 tonne Franna Mac 25 crane at the CICA Conference in Brisbane next week in special fundraising livery to raise funds and awareness for mental health organisation Beyond Blue.

The Mac 25 was purchased by Membrey's in memory of Rowan, son of Craig Membrey, whose lift ended in suicide in 2011. The crane's Beyond Blue blue livery includes a QR code linked to a fundraiser page.

The 25 tonne Mac 25 articulated crane features an 18 metre four section boom and a short three metre jib for a maximum tip height of 21.5 metres. Overall weight is just under 24 tonnes. Key features, such as the Dynamic LMI (load moment indicator) system provide real time load monitoring and enhanced operational safety. Following the conference, the crane will go to work on a job in Victoria.

Franna general manager Danny Black said: "The CICA conference is always a highlight for Franna, but this year carries a deeper meaning. Partnering with Membrey's to honour Rowan and support Beyond Blue's mission reminds us to pause, reflect, and check in with those around us - our friends, family, customers and teammates. Mental health affects every one of us, and by standing together, we hope to encourage life-changing conversations and raise vital funds for a cause that's making a real difference every single day."

Established in 1962 and based in Melbourne, with a depot in Brisbane, Membrey's has been running a fleet of around Franna cranes since 1996, today its fleet 30 strong Franna fleet is complemented by All Terrains, City and truck mounted cranes as well as a transport and heavy haulage fleet.