With years in design, manufacture and craftmanship, Bob Frankham founded AWL Canopies in 2000 after being continually asked by customers if an easily accessed, lightweight fibreglass canopy, which fitted directly onto a tray, was available. This exciting challenge signified the beginning of Australian Work Leisure Canopy (AWLC). After researching the domestic and international market, Bob used his extensive experience across the building, engineering, and steel fabrication to construct our first composite Ute canopy.

Today, the business is better known as AWL Canopies and continues to be owned and operated by the Frankham family. Sons, Graham and Darryl Frankham, are proud to be continuing their fathers work and have been steering the ship since 2016. The brothers have guided the brand into the 21st Century and been instrumental in evolving our range of canopies to suit the evolution of utility vehicle models across Australia. Along with this development, they have given customers options such as windows, roof racks, extension racks for carrying long ladders, door warning systems and remote locks. Our canopies have popularity in the leisure market, especially for retirees or adventurers looking to go cruising with their caravan and require added storage and security for their journey.

AWL Canopies distributes Australia wide and now exports to New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Teaming up with local partners in each country, AWL Canopies are built tough to handle any climate.