The drive to electrification of heavy lifting equipment is well underway and we are seeing interest across the West and Central Africa region particularly from ports and mining customers. We are investing in skills and tools to support these new …
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Our 4th Crane & Lifting Safety Conference is taking place on 21 and 22 November 2024 at the Best Western Plus – Atlantic Hotel in Takoradi, Ghana. Come and hear presentations & directly engage with representatives from the manufacturers and ourselves. Lunches …
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Tyres and rims are the crucial connection between your lift trucks and the road. After another year of full operations, they may be showing signs of wear and tear. Be Prepared with a Backup Plan When it’s time to replace …
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At the end of June this year, students and staff from Cirencester Deer Park School in the UK spend 2 weeks in Woe, Ghana. The students visited local schools in Woe, helping with construction projects and teaching subjects like English, Science, and Art. Afternoons were spent …
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Globally, the port industry emits 10-15 MtCO2e annually – equivalent to the total emissions of Slovenia. With the International Maritime Organization (IMO) aiming for a 20-30% reduction in shipping emissions by 2030 and a 70-80% reduction by 2040, port electrification …
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Paterson Simons has a longstanding relationship with APM Terminals West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) having handled the commissioning and offloading of various world class cargo handling equipment. Our collaboration over the years has built a strong partnership founded on trust …
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Lake Volta in Ghana is one of the largest man-made bodies of water in the world. It was captured from 800 kilometers above Earth by ESA’s Envisat satellite. Lake Volta spans 8,482 square kilometers, covering much of the West African nation of Ghana. It was …
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Manitou’s latest Mining Solutions Attachment Guide: 2024 provides a detailed overview of the wide range of genuine attachments available for Manitou Telehandlers and Forklift trucks. As both a manufacturer of telehandlers and attachments, Manitou possesses the technical expertise, practical experience, and necessary …
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Our annual visit to Vertikal Days took place on September 11th, where members of our logistics and accounts teams had the chance to explore the lifting equipment we regularly ship to West and Central Africa. Vertikal Days is Europe’s largest lifting equipment event. …
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Save Fuel with Konecranes Auto Engine Shutdown: Konecranes Intelligent Electronic Machine Control (EMC) system continuously monitors key components and functions of your lift truck, offering programmable settings tailored to your specific needs. It integrates seamlessly with Konecranes’ TRUCONNECT Remote Monitoring and …
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