The new group leaded by Fassi Gru, including Marrel and Cranab companies will be at the 25th edition of the IFAT, the most important worldwide event for the recycling sector

Fassi Gru, world leader in the crane sector, will take part for the first time at the IFAT, the most important international tradeshow for the recycling sector, scheduled to take place in Munich from May 5th until the 9th. Now in its 25th edition, IFAT has always been a prestigious meeting venue for the recycling world, a chance to show off the most innovative solutions to sector professionals from all over the world.

An event that in 2012 involved 2939 operators representing 54 different countries, and attracted 125,000 visitors from 180 countries.

The Fassi group stand will be in Outdoor Area F7, Stand 714/4 Side 14/14, and will cover a total surface of 196 square metres. Fassi Gru S.p.A., together with Cranab AB and Marrel SAS, will present itself to the market during this important event. A debut for a group with a total turnover of almost 200 million of Euro and a workforce of almost 800 employees. Three brands, leaders in their respective sectors, that have decided to combine their strengths to offer their best in a variety of product solutions.

The stand will display important new products. The Fassi F165AZ, recently introduced at the Solutrans 2013 tradeshow held in Lyon, two Marrel roll-offs, and a cranab’s loader crane model.

All these products feature specific solutions for specific needs in the area of handling of the recycling and scrap materials logistical sector. These equipments, combined with advanced electronic control and performance improvement systems, can offer excellent efficiency and consequently higher profitability.
Fassi Gru becomes part of the Swedish company Cranab AB together with Z-forest AB, one of the largest investment funds controlled by the Swedish government aimed at the growth of the national industry. 
The Fassi group at Albino (BG) becomes one of the main shareholders of Cranab AB, a Swedish company manufacturing timber cranes, leader in its sector, founded in 1963 by the brothers Jonsson, Rune and Allan. 

Fassi introduces a new crane model at the Solutrans

Fassi F165AZ.0.22The Fassi F165AZ crane adopts innovative geometric solutions that optimize overall dimensions to confirm the excellent weight/power ratio

This new crane, developed above all for the French market, and specifically for the public works sector, is characterized by the foldable assembled hydraulic tool (bucket), to allow the body to be free from obstructions and easier working underneath the hopper. This characteristic will turn into a sure advantage once the directive requiring that body used to carry crumbly materials be covered will be enacted at the European level. The crane also includes an innovative geometric solution that allows the reversed folding of the outer boom, in order to minimize overall dimensions when the crane is completely folded.

The new Fassi hydraulic crane scale models 1:50

Our customers’ satisfaction of working with a reliable and high-performing product, featuring sophisticated and innovative technical solutions, is the reason for their trust in the cranes made by Fassi. Today, their passion can also be satisfied by our new scale models 1:50, rich in details and with truly special functions.

Fassi Gru acquires the French company Marrel together with Miltra SAS

August 2013 - The Fassi Group based in Albino (BG) has acquired a significant share of the French company Marrel SAS, a legendary firm located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, close to Lyon, with 120 employees and origins that date back to 1919. For the Italian group, world’s leader in the production of truck cranes, investing in a company that manufactures hook lifts, skip loaders, tipper scissors and hydraulic cylinders means staying in the industrial vehicle fitting out sector, thus expanding its business. By doing so, Fassi intends to offer these new products besides its articulated cranes due to their interesting market prospects.
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Fassi Gru S.p.A. - Loader cranes manufacturer since 1965

Fassi Gru is the market leader among Italian producers. Its product range and sales numbers place it among the top producers of hydraulic cranes in the world.

Fassi’s production potential is approximately 12,000 cranes per year. The entire range is exported and distributed throughout the world through an efficient and widespread distribution network. From Canada to France, from the UK to Australia, Fassi’s professionalism is reflected in the company’s aim to meet different market needs, which are often linked to the specific geographical and economic conditions of individual countries.