History

Industry Leaders Since 1974

Freo Group has a reputation for reliability and customer service making us a trusted partner to some of the world’s largest companies.

Freo Group has been providing mobile crane hire and project logistics management services in Australia since 1974.  The company has grown over that time to become the largest crane hire company in Australia.

From its humble beginnings as a locally run, family owned crane hire business Freo Group has built a solid reputation that continues to lead the industry in Australia.  Freo Group is synonymous with reliability and customer service.  Setting the company apart from everyone else and becoming a trusted partner to some of the world’s largest companies.

1974

The beginning of Freo Group

1974

The beginning of Freo Group


1996

Initial Certification of 9001

1996

Initial Certification of 9001


Compliance to best practice

2005

Implementation of ERP System

2005

Implementation of ERP System


Integration of process and system into one central repository

2008

Adoption of 9001:2008

2008

Adoption of 9001:2008

2011

Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway

2011

Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway


Adoption of world’s best practices

2012

Change of certification body

2012

Change of certification body


For an improved service of world’s best practices

2013

Integration of management system

2013

Integration of management system


Efficiency through collaboration

2015

Acquisition of UCH Cranes

2015

Acquisition of UCH Cranes


2016

Institution of Innovation Committee

2016

Institution of Innovation Committee


2016

Adoption of AS 9001:2015

2016

Adoption of AS 9001:2015


2018

Acquisition of WGC Cranes

2018

Acquisition of WGC Cranes


2019

Accreditation to 45001 & Roll out of IVMS

2019

Accreditation to 45001 & Roll out of IVMS


2020

Rollout of Donesafe, Marmon Workday, Fleet Cost and Care

2020

Rollout of Donesafe, Marmon Workday, Fleet Cost and Care


2021

Innovation Review

2021

Innovation Review

Rollout of Collision Avoidance System and Distracted Driver System.

2021

Accreditation to 14001

2021

Accreditation to 14001

Our Associations & Accreditations

Freo Group is a part of the Berkshire Hathaway Group. The company is accredited for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. Freo Group is a member of the Crane Industry Council of Australia and Supply Nation.