Through annual or periodic inspections we help you to keep your equipment to international safety standards.
Training and Certification
Welcome to CIT AfricaSafety = Certification | Inspection | Training
International Standards
Safe Operations
Whether training from scratch or from reasonable competency we can ensure that your operators are capable, certified and safe.
International Standards
Complex lifts require expert planning and on-site representation; rely on us to get your lift done right.
Supervisor Awareness
When cranes aren’t your core business, managers still benefit from basic awareness and safety training.
Safety Compliance
From OSHA to LOLER accredit your fleet today for minimum liability and maximum compliance.
Compliance at all times
Annual thorough inspections of your cranes is the best possible way to ensure safety and compliance. Caution is not cowardly. Carelessness is not courage.
Certification
No matter where you operate in the world, international safety standards apply. Get your operators and machines certified safe and enjoy peace of mind, minimal down time and maximum productivity.
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Inspection
From annual and periodic inspections of crawler cranes, mobile cranes and forklift trucks to routine rigging checks, you can be assured that thorough inspections mean safer operations, reduced downtime and full compliance.
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Ghana-based certification, inspection and training - welcome to CIT Africa.
ACCREDITATIONS & STANDARDS
Recent News
KONECRANES INTRODUCES NEXT-GENERATION GENERATION D LIFT TRUCKS WITH ADVANCED SAFETY, SMARTER CONTROLS AND FUTURE-READY PERFORMANCE
The next evolution in heavy material handling has arrived with the launch of the new Generation D Lift Trucks from Konecranes – a completely restructured platform designed to deliver higher levels of safety, reliability, productivity and lifecycle value for customers operating in demanding …
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WEST AFRICA’S PORT EXPANSION WAVE CREATES NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MARITIME SECTOR
More than US$27 billion in port infrastructure investment is helping to transform ports across West and Central Africa, with major developments aimed at increasing capacity, improving efficiency and supporting future trade growth. According to a recent industry analysis, key developments include: …
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ENHANCING KONECRANES RUBBER TYRED GANTRY CRANE (RTG) SAFETY AT BENIN TERMINAL WITH FOGMAKER FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
Paterson Simons has successfully completed the installation of advanced Fogmaker fire suppression systems on four Konecranes Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes at Benin Terminal in Cotonou, Benin. The project was carried out between 6 and 24 May 2026 by Paterson Simons engineers, working alongside Fogmaker specialists Holger …
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PATERSON SIMONS PAYS TRIBUTE TO JACQUELINE HIMSWORTH, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MANITOU GROUP
Paterson Simons joins the global lifting and material handling community in honouring Jacqueline Himsworth, Chairman of the Board of Manitou Group, who passed away on 11 April 2026 at the age of 82. She passed away just 12 weeks after her brother, Marcel …
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FRANNA HIGHLIGHTS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WITH BEYOND BLUE MAC 25
Franna teams across Australia recently came together with colleagues from Genie and Terex Jaques for a special nationwide BBQ fundraiser in support of Beyond Blue and the crucial mental-health services they provide. The Brisbane event was particularly significant, aligning with …
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150 YEARS STRONG – CELEBRATING THE AUTONOMOUS PORT OF DOUALA, THE PORT THAT MOVES 95% OF CAMEROON’S TRADE!
Paterson Simons proudly joins the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Autonomous Port of Douala, the beating heart of Cameroon’s maritime trade and a lifeline for landlocked neighbours across Central Africa. Did you know the Port of Douala handles over 95% of Cameroon’s …
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FOR SALE: Complete Naco louvre window production machines & Complete Pasiguard security grilles production machines
Complete Naco louvre window production machines Complete Pasiguard security grilles production machines. No. Equipment Quantity 1 ELDAIR 40 TON PRESS 1 2 ARIENTI 60 TON PRESS 1 3 REDMAN UNIPUNCH 1 4 EMMEGI SAW MACHINE 1 5 JOHN HEINE …
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OPTIMISE YOUR LIFT TRUCK UPTIME WITH THE KONECRANES SPREADER SERVICE BOX
Keeping your lift trucks performing at their best requires proactive, well-planned maintenance — and Konecranes has made that easier than ever with its dedicated Spreader Service Box for reach stackers and empty container handlers. Designed to support preventive maintenance and …
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WELCOME TO THE LOGISTICS TEAM, IVANS MANORAH!
Paterson Simons is delighted to welcome Ivans Manorah, who has recently joined the company as a Logistics Administrator. Based at our UK head office in Brighton and reporting to Logistics Manager, Betty Leelah, Ivans joins our busy and fast-moving Logistics …
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OPERATORS UNANIMOUSLY AGREE: KONECRANES REACHSTACKERS EQUIPPED WITH FLOW DRIVE LEAD TO REDUCED OPERATIONAL STRESS!
Paterson Simons conducted training earlier this year at the Tema port of the Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA) for thirty GPHA Reach stacker operators. The training focused on Hydromechanical Variable Transmission (HVT) operation on Konecranes SMV 4636 Reach stackers. Utilizing HVT, Flow …
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