1955 - Franco Fassi, his passion for mechanics and his sound business sense 1964 – The first hydraulic crane bearing the Fassi name is built at the Albino factory 1968 – The first Fassi foreign dealer opens in France 1972 - Fassi cranes conquer the European market 1982 – The innovation of the fifth wheel and specialisation in building construction 1987 – Fassi becomes involved in the sector of cranes for military use 1989 – With the F750, Fassi launches its new series of heavy-duty cranes 1991 – Ever-faster extensions for every-greater reach 1993 – The new frontiers of design