Franman

On June 5th, our President & CEO Costis J. Frangoulis signed five new partnership agreements, further expanding our portfolio of equipment and services for the maritime industry.

We are proud to welcome:

• Watts Energy & Engineering Co., Ltd.
• Yoke Technology Co., Ltd.
• Hisen Marine Corporation Ltd.
• Kunshan Kyungdong Ceratech Co., Ltd. (KD ONE)
• Hirun Marine Machinery Co., Ltd.

These new strategic partnerships strengthens Franman’s presence across key sectors including LNG, cryogenic applications, marine equipment, technical services and shipyard solutions.

We thank our new partners for their trust and look forward to building long-term and mutually beneficial collaborations.

A proud moment for the Franman family. Our COO, George Efstratiadis, has been elected to the Board of Governors of the Propeller Club, Port of Piraeus. We wish him every success in his new role and a productive and successful term.

As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence, we proudly reflect on the special place America holds in the story of FRANMAN.

Thirty-five years ago, our very first partnership was with the American company Metritape Inc. That collaboration became the starting point of our journey and the foundation upon which FRANMAN was built.

Today, we celebrate this historic milestone with gratitude and remember with pride the partnership that started it all.

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at FRANMAN!

Happy International Day of the Seafarer. Saluting all seafarers who work tirelessly to keep the world’s trade routes open and economies connected.

On June 4th, we proudly celebrated 35 years of Franman, surrounded by the principals, clients, partners and friends who have been part of our journey over the years.
Since our establishment in 1991, we have grown through strong partnerships, long-standing relationships and a shared commitment to serving the evolving needs of the shipping industry.
Our warmest thanks to everyone who joined us for this special milestone and, above all, to our principals and clients for their trust, support and cooperation throughout the years.
Here is to the next 35!

What a week at !
Throughout the exhibition, we had the opportunity to meet with clients, partners and friends from across the global shipping community, while further expanding our international network of principals and collaborators.
We leave Posidonia 2026 with many positive takeaways and exciting prospects ahead.
A sincere THANK YOU to everyone who visited our stand, attended our events and took the time to meet with our team and principals throughout the week.
Congratulations to Posidonia Exhibitions and Theodore Vokos for once again delivering a successful and well-organized Posidonia.
See you at Posidonia 2028!

Our oceans sustain life, inspire us, and connect our blue planet. Today and every day, we unite our efforts and take meaningful action to protect and preserve our oceans for future generations.

Our CEO, Costis Frangoulis, is featured in the cover story of the Posidonia 2026 Special Report issue of NAFS magazine.

This coincides with Franman’s 35th anniversary and reflects on the entrepreneurial journey that shaped our company, as well as the evolution of global shipping and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for our industry, drawing on his experience both as an entrepreneur and as President of the Propeller Club.

A warm welcome and every success to all our partners and friends joining us for Posidonia.

A moment of pride for all of us at FRANMAN, as our CEO, Costis Frangoulis, was honored with the inaugural Samuel Gridley Howe Award for Greek-American Friendship and Cooperation by the Department of International and European Studies of the University of Piraeus.

A recognition reflecting not only his longstanding contribution to the maritime industry, but also his enduring commitment to strengthening Greece–U.S. relations through his institutional roles as President of Propeller Club, Port of Piraeus, and International President of the organization.

Such a proud milestone. Congratulations,

Here’s to the women navigating change and steering the industry forward.