About Frama: history and franking machines

Frama (also known as Frama AG) is one of the world’s largest franking machine manufacturers and suppliers, headquartered in Lauperswil, Switzerland, where it designs, manufactures and distributes mailroom products to over 50 countries. Founded in 1970, Frama traces its franking heritage to the first machine built by Rudolf Jost in 1946.

Frama provides businesses in the UK with franking machines and other mailroom solutions. It has subsidiaries in countries including Belgium, the UK, India, the Netherlands, Sweden and South Africa, and sells through exclusive distributors elsewhere. Frama’s main market is Europe, and it is a highly export-oriented business, with around 90% of its income coming from exports.

Frama history

Frama AG was founded in 1970 in Lauperswil, but the first franking machine was manufactured in 1946 by Rudolf Jost. That first machine was a hand machine, soon followed by the first electronic franking machine in 1957. In 1969, Jost AG ran into financial trouble, and after Rudolf Jost died, Werner Haug took over – Frama AG was founded in 1970. Since then Frama has supplied mailroom products, including franking machines, worldwide and has expanded globally.

Frama franking machines

Frama currently offers a wide range of franking machines. To find out about the most recent range, use the links below.

• Matrix F12 Franking Machine
• Matrix F22 Franking Machine
• Matrix F32 Franking Machine
• Matrix F42 Franking Machine
• Matrix F62 Franking Machine
• Matrix F82 Franking Machine

View our range of franking machines here and receive a quick quote for a similar machine.

Frama franking machine supplies

At Mailcoms we provide a wide range of low-cost franking machine supplies for many Frama machines. Use the links below to see what we offer.

• Matrix F12 Supplies
• Matrix F22 Supplies
• Matrix F32 Supplies
• Matrix F42 Supplies
• Matrix F62 Supplies
• Matrix F82 Supplies
• Matrix F2 / F2L Supplies
• Matrix F4 / F6 Supplies
• All Frama franking supplies

FAQs

Where is Frama based? Frama is headquartered in Lauperswil, Switzerland, and distributes to over 50 countries.

When was Frama founded? Frama AG was founded in 1970; the first Jost franking machine was made in 1946.

What is Frama also known as? Frama AG.