Franki Piles Contractors

[mrt2000]

We have a project in Quebec, Canada. The recommendation for foundation support is to use Franki piles. We have a difficulty finding contractors with expertise and manpower to carry out the installation of approx. 200 piles. We would appreciate help in identifying qualified contractors in Maritimes, Ontario and North-East US capable of instaling Franki piles.

Thanks for help.

MT

 

[DRC1]

Contact New England Foundation Co. Quincey Ma. (617)689-0550

http://www.nefco.com

Good luck

 

[BigH]

Isn't Franki Pile in Toronto anymore?? Used to be. Also try to find Western Caisson (Toronto) or Bermingham (Hamilton Ontario).

 

[PEinc]

http://www.gdonaldson.com/

 

[VoyageofDiscovery]

Big H,

I believe Franki went belly up recently.

VOD

 

[Focht3]

Wow. That's a shame -



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[rchanke]

Franki Pile is still alive and well, but only operate under that name in Australia. I don't know of anyone that installs Franki Piles any longer in North America. Franki Pile Australia is a sister company of Hayward Baker who is in North America and offers a similar product, Vibro Concrete Columns. Check out

http://www.haywardbaker.com

 

[Geocontractor]

Yes, Franki is no longer in the US, and yes, Hayward Baker does offer Vibro Concrete Columns. And I do believe that they have worked in Canada. Call 410-551-1890. That is the northeast regional office. Good luck.

 

[BigH]

As you are in Canada - do check out Western Caissons of Toronto or Bermingham in Hamilton. If they don't install expanded base piles (Franki-type), I'm sure they will advise who does in the Montreal/Quebec area. I apologise that I've been out of touch with the nuts and bolts of such contractors over the last 10 years.