Framo AS
Framo AS, which is based in Bergen, Norway, is the parent company of Framo worldwide. Our pumping systems are sold under the Framo trademark. We take a long term view on customer relations. We actively cooperate with our customers, are someone to trust, with experience and competence. Through continous research and development we prepare for tomorrow. For over 50 years, customers have put their trust in Framo’s unique pumping technology. But even more important is the trust they have placed in us. We want to be more than your pump supplier. Our aim is to ensure that the reliability of our pumps is only equalled by the reliability of Framo as your partner. Framo experts are available worldwide and 24/7, and service is dispatched within hours of a call. Without exception, our focus is keeping pumps – and your business – running smoothly at all times. Framo is a global leader in pump technologies for the marine and offshore industries.
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- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Pumps & Pumping
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
About Us
Based in Bergen, Norway, Framo has been the recognized leader in pumping systems for the marine industry for more than half a century. Customers around the globe turn to us, both for pumps and for expertise in meeting their challenges. Discover our unique pumping solutions for cargo, oil and gas production and offshore supply and recovery to find out why.
Framo AS, which is based in Bergen, Norway, is the parent company of Framo worldwide. Our pumping systems are sold under the Framo trademark.
We take a long term view on customer relations. We actively cooperate with our customers, are someone to trust, with experience and competence. Through continous research and development we prepare for tomorrow.
We have a fully integrated company securing a high and uncompromised quality in all areas of our business:
- In-house design, manufacturing and assembling of pumps, prime mover, piping and control systems at specialised plants in Norway.
- In-house extensive testing of all systems prior to delivery.
- Personnel training world-wide.
- Supervision during design and installation.
- Dedicated after-sales service & spare centre in major intranational hubs.
Together with Alfa Laval
In 2014, Framo became part of Alfa Laval, an organization that has been pioneering solutions for the marine industry for more than 100 years. Alfa Laval is a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling. As part of Alfa Laval’s Marine Division, our pumping technology contributes to still more comprehensive solutions.
The Framo Story
The organization known today as Framo was founded as Frank Mohn AS in Bergen, Norway in 1938.
In the early years, Framo operated mainly as an importer of marine equipment to Norway. Following WWII, we began developing and manufacturing our own marine products, such as emergency generator sets for link communication and emergency firefighting pumps.
Framo’s international breakthrough came in the early 1960s, when we introduced the high-pressure, hydraulically driven marine pump. An innovation at the time, the application of hydraulic drive to marine pumps offered new advantages for ship owners and operators, such as low weight and stepless capacity control, with no risk of explosion. The first Framo hydraulic pump range consisted of dredge pumps, fish pumps and chemical pumps delivered as portable submersible units.
Decades of pioneering innovation
The chemical market expanded during the 1960s, and shipping methods changed to accommodate new demands. Liquid chemical cargoes, previously handled in drums, were now shipped in bulk tanks. Working closely with our customers, Framo introduced the concept of one fixed, installed submerged pump for each cargo tank. This was the beginning of what became Framo’s main operation in the 1970s – a total cargo handling system for tankers of all kinds.
As the offshore market has grown in later decades, Framo has placed a greater focus on developing high tech equipment for this segment. By adapting our innovations to marine applications, we have made substantial contributions to successful oil field developments in the harsh environment of the North Sea.
Still based in Norway, Framo today is a worldwide organization with around 1200 employees. With our long history of innovation and close cooperation with our customers, we have gained a reputation as a world-leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of submerged pumping solutions for the shipping, offshore and oil and gas industries.
Customer-Driven Development
Full control over production
At Framo, nothing is left to chance. Our strategic R&D dives deep into the science of materials, mechanical properties and more, identifying the factors that lead to pumping challenges – and pumping success.
We don’t just design pumping solutions. We see our designs through at our own facilities in Norway. No Framo product is delivered from anywhere else.
Industry-leading R&D
Framo’s manufacturing in Flatøy is built on decades of experience, plus the most advanced machinery and techniques in the industry. Each of our 1200 skilled employees takes pride in delivering the best – and is integral to the finished result.
Our R&D programme is driven by customer commitment and shaped by customer challenges. Everything we do to improve our pumps and pumping systems is a way of ensuring our customers’ success.
Quality Assurance
Certified Framo quality
Framo has a strong focus on quality that extends to all of our activities throughout a product’s lifetime. Operational experience is fed back into our organization, which supports the continuous improvement of our products and procedures.
Our QA system meets the requirements of the internationally recognized ISO 9001:2015 standard, as well as those of ISO 3834-2:2005.
Framo is certified by DNV GL according to these standards and is regularly audited by both DNV GL and customers. Framo is also a certified manufacturer of explosion-proof equipment in compliance with directive 94/9/EC/ATEX and IECEx.
Health, safety and the environment
Health and safety are of vital importance to Framo, as is the protection of the environment. Our HSE policy is aligned with both Norwegian and international standards, and we are accredited by DNV GL in accordance with Environmental Management System Standard ISO 14001:2015.
The Framo Code of Ethics
At Framo, we adhere to a Code of Ethics in everything we do. Our culture is rooted in the principles of honesty and respect for people and human rights. We believe these values are essential to achieving our business objectives and securing long-term profitability.
The Framo Code of Ethics applies to our organization and everyone who is a part of it, from individual employees to our board members, as well as consultants and agents. It states that anyone acting on Framo’s behalf will comply with applicable laws and regulations, and that they will act in an ethical, sustainable and socially responsible manner.
To achieve our goals, we follow three simple rules:
- Make sure all actions fall within Framo’s ethical requirements
- Openness is essential at all times
- Allow sufficient time when making difficult decisions