The Franklin Company Contractors, family owned since 1932
Put our long-standing expertise in the petroleum construction industry to work for you
Your trusted partner in pump and tank contracting
Our clients are looking for a partner that’s able to expertly install the fuel system and provide expedient service and maintenance. In addition to our superior workmanship, we also offer honest and reliable guidance, built over decades of industry experience.
Almost 100 years of industry expertise:
As a fourth-generation family-owned business, we have built a foundation of knowledge that leads to dependable and trustworthy service.
Exceptional workmanship:
We refuse to compromise on quality, always offering best-in-class results with our long-standing expertise.
Compliance management:
We oversee all regulatory complexities on your behalf, ensuring a seamless process and eliminating any potential delays or disruptions.
High degree of professionalism:
Our agile processes are efficient and streamlined, showing clients their projects are managed with care and expertise.
Elite industry partnerships:
Due to our established position in the industry, we represent specialized manufacturers such as Gilbarco Veeder-Root.
Our future is built on a long history
Opportunity in the Great Depression
1932-William H Klein, along with two colleagues founded The Franklin Company during the Great Depression. In its early years, the Company developed an expertise in the installation of electrical/mechanical equipment and different types of fuel and heating oil storage tanks.
With their experience and focus as electrical contractors, William Klein’s wife named the company after the Franklin automobile
that William drove with a nod to
Benjamin Franklin.
It Can Be Done
In the 1960’s, William T Klein joined his father at The Franklin Company. The motto of the company through the 60’s was “It Can Be Done” in promoting their expertise with Industrial Liquid Storage system and Industrial Electric Installations, Gasoline Tanks and Pumps. To this day, Franklin Company is known for its ability to troubleshoot and problem solve some of the most unique and complicated fuel system challenges.
Through the 60s, 70s and 80s, projects and customers included the Shell Oil storage plant facility in Brooklyn, Shell Oil retail petroleum sites in NYC while Franklin also continued its work with industrial controls, and commercial and industrial electrical work for pump and tank projects.
The company moved from Woodside to
College Point in 1984There’s Always Work to Be Done
The strong work ethic and motto of William T Klein of “There’s always work to be done” continued to guide the company in this next phase. As the major oil companies moved away from operating the retail locations, Franklin’s work shifted from working with Shell Oil to contract work with the Metropolitan Transit Association (MTA), NYC Transit Association (NYCTA) and other state and city agencies including the NY Power Authority, FDNY.
William R Klein joined the company in 1990
and took over as president in 2000 upon the
death of William T. Klein. William R Klein
grew the company significantly through
construction, maintenance and service
contracts with the MTA and
other agenciesNo job too big or too small
Under the leadership of William R Klein, Franklin Company has remained a valued and trusted Pump and tank contractor for NYC and New York State projects. It is the only NYC Pump and Tank contractor that holds a NYC Master Electrician license.
The company continues to bid state and city work with the DDC tank upgrades for FDNY, NYPD and DSNY. It has active service contracts with MTA, DEP, and a construction contract for the NYS Southern region for NYS OGS,
Retail and enviromental Expansion
Over the last ten years, the company has returned to retail service work with a strong and talented Service Department. It recently expanded its environmental division with the purchase of two Vacuum Trucks to offer its customers prompt and easy access to water removal, tank cleaning and environmental compliance.
Core values we live by
With the addition of William G Klein in 2018, the company continues into the future maintaining the strong values and work ethic of the previous generations.
Honor
We take pride in every project, holding ourselves accountable to a higher standard.
Efficiency
We deliver solutions that save time and resources without compromising on quality.
Value
We focus on long-term performance results while considering your day-to-day needs.
Integrity
We operate with transparency, always offering accurate and honest advice.
Our valued clients
For long standing industry expertise and Leadership, choose the Franklin Company Contractors
Our focus is on delivering high-quality workmanship with a transparent and honest approach to business.