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KONECRANES LIFT TRUCKS’ MOST POWERFUL ELECTRIC FORKLIFT E-VER, NOW IN A NEW WEIGHT CLASS WITH MODELS IN THE 18-25 TON RANGE!

Global trends are clear: to combat climate change, everyone must actively contribute to building a low-carbon future. Konecranes Lift Trucks has consistently led the way in eco-efficient solutions, with their Ecolifting concept driving continuous progress. Konecranes Lift Trucks proudly presents …

PASICO CHAMPIONS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS!

In a bid to foster a healthy and happy workplace, Paterson Simons & Co. (Africa) Ltd (PSAL) dedicated the last week of May to promoting mental health well-being among its employees. The week-long initiative, driven by the commitment and enthusiasm …

MAXIMIZE YOUR LIFT TRUCK EFFICIENCY WITH THE KONECRANES AUTOMATIC GREASING SYSTEM

Reducing maintenance time and costs is always beneficial. So, why not ensure the main greasing points of your lift truck are automatically lubricated? The Konecranes Automatic Greasing System provides direct lubrication for a wide range of Konecranes lift trucks. This system …

DID YOU KNOW THAT TERBERG’S HISTORY DATES BACK TO 1869? THAT’S WHEN JOHANNES BERNARDUS TERBERG ESTABLISHED A BLACKSMITH’S FORGE IN THE VILLAGE OF BENSCHOP

Did you know that Terberg’s history dates back to 1869? That’s when Johannes Bernardus Terberg established a blacksmith’s forge in the village of Benschop, near Utrecht in the Netherlands, a legacy carried on by subsequent generations. In 2019, the Terberg …

PATERSON SIMONS PARTICIPATES IN TRANSPORT EVOLUTION WEST AFRICA 2024

Pasico Ghana, a subsidiary of Paterson Simons, recently participated in the Transport Evolution West Africa (TEWA) conference, held at the Accra Conference Centre from June 5th to 7th, 2024. TEWA, a prominent transport event co-located with the West African Mining & Power …

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PATERSON SIMONS UK TEAM FOR RECENT WINS IN THEIR ASSOCIATION OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS (AAT) EXAMS!

A few members of the Paterson Simons Brighton Head office team have recently excelled in their Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) exams! The AAT Qualification is a practical, 3-year qualification which looks into both the functional side of accounting, in addition to …

SAFETY FIRST: PATERSON SIMONS SUPPORTS NATIONAL FORKLIFT SAFETY DAY!

Paterson Simons proudly supports National Forklift Safety Day, which is observed annually  in the UK and USA on the second Tuesday in June, falling on 11 June this year. Organised by the Industrial Truck Association, this initiative brings attention to a critical …

PATERSON SIMONS THEORY & PRACTICAL GROVE TRAINING FOR TECHNICIANS BASED IN TAKORADI

Paterson Simons organized comprehensive theoretical & practical training on Grove cranes, for our Takoradi based engineers. Theoretical training was provided at our Takoradi Training Centre, while practical training on Grove cranes, was conducted at Mobicrane, a rental company in Takoradi. We extend our congratulations …

PATERSON SIMONS COMMISSIONS & DELIVERS 22 MANITOU ME450 5T ELECTRIC FORKLIFTS TO COCOA MARKETING COMPANY GHANA LIMITED (CMC)

Pasico Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of Paterson Simons, commissioned & delivered 22 x Manitou ME450 5t Electric Forklifts to Cocoa Marketing Company Ghana Limited (CMC). This delivery follows our recent Manitou factory training for operators from CMC in Ancenis, France. These Manitou electric forklifts will expand …

HARNESSING TECHNOLOGY: REMOTE ACCESS ENHANCEMENTS FOR KONECRANES LIFTTRUCKS

We are among the first couple of Konecranes Lift Truck dealers who have now adopted the use of Konecranes Remote Access, enabling communication with the Master Display unit (MD4) in Konecranes Lifttrucks machines. This innovative remote access capability allows us to remotely …

INSTALLATION OF TRELLEBORG CYLINDRICAL FENDERS & BOLLARDS AT PORT CUSTOMER IN GHANA

Paterson Simons recently facilitated the installation of Trelleborg Cylindrical Fenders & Bollards at a port customer in Ghana. The scope of this project encompassed several tasks including fixing anchor bolts into concrete for the anchor plates, fitting the chain system and support …

THE TRUE SIZE OF AFRICA: DID YOU KNOW THAT AFRICA IS BIGGER THAN IT LOOKS ON MOST MAPS OF THE WORLD?

Did you know that the Mercator projection, commonly used in maps, distorts the relative sizes of countries, making regions near the equator, like Africa, appear much smaller than they are? Africa, the second-largest continent, covers 30.37 million square kilometres and can fit …

APPOINTED PERSON TRAINING AT PASICO GHANA’S TRAINING CENTRE IN TEMA

Good and well trained crane operators and riggers are not the only prerequisite to successfully complete safe lifting operations. A busy lifting site may cover a wide area and involve third parties and vehicles directly connected with the lift or …

PATERSON SIMONS SUCCESSFUL BESPOKE TRAINING FOR A MINING CUSTOMER WHO RECEIVED THEIR FIRST MODERN PINNED BOOM ALL TERRAIN CRANE – THE GROVE GMK6300-1!

Paterson Simons recently delivered a Grove GMK6300-1 to a mining customer. This was their first modern pinned boom all terrain crane. The customer’s operators had experience with fixed lattice boom crawler cranes and full power boom rough terrain cranes but were not familiar …

ELIMINATE BLIND SPOTS WITH KONECRANES REVERSE CAMERA KIT!

Have you ever wanted to have clear visibility behind your lift truck while reversing? Konecranes’ reverse camera kit offers a solution by eliminating blind spots, enabling drivers to maneuver large loads safely and efficiently. The camera provides a wide field of …

PASICO GHANA AWARDS FULL SCHOLARSHIPS TO TWO TAKORADI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS!

Pasico Ghana  has granted full scholarships to assist two Takoradi Technical University (TTU) students. Emmanuel Williams, a second-year Mechanical Engineering student, and Lawrencia Asiamah, a third-year Electrical Engineering student, will receive a full scholarship package to TTU. This financial aid …

PATERSON SIMONS GROUP CONDUCTS TRAINING FOR NEWMONT AHAFO NORTH COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AT OUR TAKORADI TRAINING CENTRE

Paterson Simons Group recently hosted comprehensive training sessions at our Takoradi Training Centre, tailored specifically for the Newmont Ahafo North community members as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The various training courses included: Mobile Crane, Forklift, Elevated Work Platform, …

NEWMONT ACKNOWLEDGES PATERSON SIMONS TEAM AS SAFETY CHAMPIONS!

The Paterson Simons team, dedicated to the Newmont Ahafo South contract were honoured as Safety Champions for the month of November 2023. The evaluation criteria for this award included: Housekeeping Critical Control Verification (CCV), which encompasses: -Ensuring the completion of the Risk …

THE PEOPLE OF PATERSON SIMONS: MEET EMMANUEL EVUIBI – SENIOR SERVICE ENGINEER AT PATERSON SIMONS NIGERIA!

Meet Emmanuel Evuibi, Senior Service Engineer at Paterson Simons (PSAL), serving on our Nigeria team for the past six years. Starting as a Junior Service Engineer, Emmanuel swiftly ascended to the role of Senior Service Engineer, owing to his exceptional …

MAXIMIZING CRANE SAFETY: UNDERSTANDING THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF A2B CABLES

Pasico Ghana currently have stock of the A2B cable, as this is a critical component of the crane’s safety system. If the cable is damaged the crane can only be operated through bypassing the safety system. Operating the crane with the system …

SHIELD YOUR ASSETS: COMBAT SPARE PARTS FRAUD FOR EQUIPMENT, BUSINESS, AND CUSTOMERS!

A study conducted by the OECD and the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) revealed that counterfeit and pirated goods represented approximately 2.5% of global trade in 2019. According to the US Chamber of Commerce, the global economy suffers losses exceeding …

PATERSON SIMONS PROUDLY SHOWCASES FRANNA’S PRESENCE AT ELEVATED HEIGHTS!

Corporate giveaways like woolly hats aren’t typically practical for us in West & Central Africa, but this time an employee found the perfect use for one. During a recent holiday, Mark Chiocca, Plant Sales Manager at our Brighton Head Office, …

PATERSON SIMONS CONDUCTS MANITOU FACTORY TRAINING FOR COCOA MARKETING COMPANY GHANA LTD (CMC) OPERATORS IN ANCENIS, FRANCE

In February, Paterson Simons conducted Manitou Factory training for operators from Cocoa Marketing Company Ghana LTD (CMC) in Ancenis, France. This training precedes the delivery of 22 x Manitou ME450 5t Electric Forklifts to CMC, scheduled for April this year. These forklifts …

WE OFFER APPROVED KONECRANES-ACCREDITED INVERTER REPAIRS

Konecranes Inverters lie at the heart of their world-leading RTGs. The precise movement of the cranes is safely and intelligently controlled through these hard-working components. In process cranes like RTGs, these inverters that simplify the motion of the crane, are …

PATERSON SIMONS ATTENDS KONECRANES LIFTTRUCKS DISTRIBUTORS CONFERENCE IN DUBAI

Paterson Simons recently attended the Konecranes Lift Trucks Distributors Conference held in Dubai. This event brought together distributors from the Middle East and Africa region, offering valuable updates from Konecranes and shared insights from fellow distributors. The conference provided an excellent opportunity …

SAVE COSTS & UP PRODUCTIVITY INSTANTLY WITH KONECRANES INNOVATIVE FLOW DRIVE SOLUTION!

How would you like to save up to 35% of the fuel cost running your Lifttrucks? How does a reduction of up to 35% in emissions sound to you? Would you like to increase productivity, instantly?   Improve your Reach …

THE PEOPLE OF PASICO GHANA: MEET GODWIN AWADZI!

Godwin Awadzi, an esteemed member of the Pasico Ghana team based in Takoradi, has an impressive 29-year tenure with the company. His journey within Pasico Ghana (a subsidiary to Paterson Simons) showcases his dedication, adaptability, and continuous pursuit of excellence. …

PASICO GHANA & TRELLEBORG RECENTLY CONDUCTED A JOINT VISIT TO MERIDIAN PORT SERVICES AND GHANA PORTS & HARBOURS AUTHORITY

Trelleborg and Paterson Simons recently conducted a joint visit to Meridian Port Services, (MPS), Tema and the Harbours Authority (GPHA) ports in Tema and Takoradi. Trelleborg Marine Systems supply fenders and other products through the Paterson Simons Group into Ghana. Paterson Simons supply ports across …

PATERSON SIMONS ATTENDS THE INVESTING IN AFRICAN MINING INDABA 2024

Paterson Simons was in attendance at the 2024 Investing in African Mining Indaba held in Cape Town from February 5th to 8th. The Mining Indaba is a premier event dedicated to advancing the capitalization and development of mining ventures across Africa. We …

PRIORITIZING SAFETY: KONECRANES OVERHEAD GUARD – SAFETY CAGE ENHANCES THE SAFETY OF EMPTY CONTAINER HANDLER OPERATORS

Enhancing the Safety of Empty Container Handler Operators: In dynamic operational environments, lift trucks face various potential incidents, including unfortunate accidents. The Overhead Guard – Safety Cage from Konecranes deals with the significant damage that could be caused by an …

DID YOU KNOW THAT IN 1962, ALIMAK REVOLUTIONIZED THE APPROACH TO RACK-AND-PINION VERTICAL ACCESS SOLUTIONS BY INTRODUCING THE FIRST RACK-AND-PINION-DRIVEN CONSTRUCTION HOIST?

Did you know that in 1962, Alimak revolutionized the approach to rack-and-pinion vertical access solutions by introducing the first rack-and-pinion-driven construction hoist? And in 2001, Alimak merged its operations with the Dutch company Hek, which has been producing industrial elevators, …

KONECRANES GOTTWALD MOBILE HARBOUR CRANE LUFFING CYLINDER REPLACEMENT FOR WEST AFRICA CONTAINER TERMINAL IN ONNE, NIGERIA

Paterson Simons recently completed the replacement of a luffing cylinder for a Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbour Crane (MHC) at the West Africa Container Terminal in Onne, Nigeria (WACT). Luffing, in the context of crane operation, refers to adjusting the crane’s …

GREAT TO CATCH UP WITH ANDREW PARTRIDGE FROM TERBERG!

It was a pleasure reconnecting with Andrew Partridge from Terberg during a recent visit at our Brighton Head office last month. Since 2012, Paterson Simons has proudly served as Terberg distributors. The Terberg brand is renowned for its robust industrial automotive equipment, …

GPHA TEMA TEAM VISIT TRELLEBORG MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN QINGDAO, CHINA

In October 2023, the GPHA Tema team, visited Trelleborg’s Qingdao-based manufacturing facility in China. This visit was part of a sale plus installation of over 100 pieces of fenders, made up of MV300, ANP300, ANP500 and SCN1400 models at the Tema …

INTRODUCING THE FR17 C: AN AFFORDABLE AND COMPACT YARD CRANE FROM FRANNA!

Franna® is thrilled to introduce the FR17 C, a budget-friendly and compact pick-and-carry crane designed for various applications, especially in city, yard, and industrial settings where space is at a premium. With a short turning radius of 6.77 meters, the …

DID YOU KNOW THAT THE THREE UNFILLED TRIANGLES IN TRELLEBORG’S LOGO SYMBOLIZES THE EXPANSION OF THE GROUP & REPRESENTS THE GROUP’S FOUR CORE VALUES?

Created in 1994, Trelleborg’s logo has a personal meaning for the Group. Did you know that the three unfilled triangles in Trelleborg’s logo symbolizes the expansion of the group and represents the Group’s four core values of: customer focus, performance, innovation …

KONECRANES ENGINE SHUTDOWN ADDS VALUE BY SAVING YOU FUEL!

Save with Konecranes Auto Engine Shutdown: Konecranes Intelligent Electronic Machine Control (EMC) system monitors the lift truck’s vital components and functions. Its settings are programmable to adjust to your needs.  It can be linked with Konecranes’ TRUCONNECT Remote Monitoring and reporting system. …

PATERSON SIMONS CONDUCTS COMPREHENSIVE RISK ASSESSMENT AND CHEMICAL SAFETY TRAINING FOR ENGINEERS IN NIGERIA

Recently Paterson Simons organised a thorough training session on risk assessment and chemical safety for our team of engineers based in Nigeria. The training was held at the Paterson Simons Nigeria office. The focus of the training was on elucidating the …

PASICO GHANA CONDUCTS INTERNAL THEORY TRAINING FOR OUR CIT INSPECTORS AND TRAINERS, IN GHANA

Pasico Ghana, a subsidiary of Paterson Simons, recently conducted internal theory training for our CIT Inspectors and Trainers in Ghana. This training was the ISO 17020 Conformity assessment, covering: Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection and Inspection …

TECHNICAL TRAINING & FACTORY VISIT AT THE KONECRANES LIFTTRUCKS FACTORY IN MARKARYD, SWEDEN FOR GHANA PORTS AND HARBOURS AUTHORITY & PASICO GH ANA

Konecranes Lifttrucks recently hosted a two week visit for Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), representatives from the Paterson Simons UK Head office and from our subsidiary Pasico Ghana. This consisted of comprehensive technical training sessions for the GPHA team. The team …

PASICO TEAM SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE INSTALLATION OF KONECRANES OVERHEAD CRANE AT VOLTA RIVER AUTHORITY THERMAL PLANT IN ABOADZE, NEAR TAKORADI IN WESTERN REGION OF GHANA

Pasico Ghana, a subsidiary of Paterson Simons, in the latter part of 2023 completed an installation of a 62T/15T Konecranes Overhead Crane (OHC) at Volta River Authority (VRA) thermal plant in Aboadze, Ghana. This is the second Konecranes Overhead Crane we have installed at …

DID YOU KNOW THAT THE FRANNA NAME COMES FROM ‘’FRANCIS AND ANNA’’ WHICH IS THE FAMILY NAME OF THE COMPANY FOUNDER AND HIS WIFE?

Did you know that the name Franna comes from “Francis and Anna” which is the family name of the company founder and his wife? In 1978, Dave Francis developed the first pick and carry crane, from truck components. In 1986, …

PASICO GHANA DELIVERS KONECRANES SMV20-1200C FORKLIFT TO EKO SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED IN THE LAGOS PORT COMPLEX, NIGERIA

On October 3rd 2023, Pasico Ghana successfully commissioned and delivered a Konecranes SMV20-1200C Forklift to Eko Support Services Limited in Nigeria. This Konecranes Forklift is the latest addition to Eko Support Services Limited’s equipment fleet, which already includes three Konecranes Forklifts (32T, …

REGIONAL SALES ENGINEER FOR ENGLISH SPEAKING WEST AFRICA

  -Extensive travel with the role being based in Tema/Takoradi -Competitive salary and bonus package -Full-time / Permanent   We are seeking a Regional Sales Engineer to seek and develop opportunities for lifting equipment plant sales and associated services within …

PASICO GHANA & KONECRANES PROUDLY SUPPORT KORLE-BU TEACHING HOSPITAL IN GHANA!

Pasico Ghana & Konecranes recently supported Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital’s Breast Cancer Unit, by purchasing an Ultrasound Scanner for the Hospital. Ultrasound scanners are non-invasive, safe, affordable diagnostic tools. In breast cancer care, they are crucial for the early detection and diagnosis of …

INTRODUCING BERNARD QUARTEY: A JOURNEY OF DEDICATION AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AT PATERSON SIMONS

Meet Bernard Quartey, a dedicated and valuable member of the Paterson Simons family for an impressive 25 years, having joined the company in May 1998. Bernard commenced his journey with us as a data/stores supervisor at the Pasiguard Factory. His …

PASICO GHANA ATTENDS THE 9TH ANNUAL LOCAL CONTENT CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION IN TAKORADI, GHANA!

Pasico Ghana, a subsidiary of Paterson Simons, recently attended the 9th Annual Local Content Conference and Exhibition (LCCE) from 21 to 24 November 2023,  held at the Best Western Atlantic Hotel in Takoradi, Ghana. Hosted by the Petroleum Commission, Ghana, this …

PASICO GHANA SUPPORTS TAKORADI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY THROUGH PURCHASE OF NEW LABORATORY EQUIPMENT!

On the 30th November 2023, John Traynor, Henry Lyne, and Moses Essel Ahun from Paterson Simons & Pasico Ghana visited Takoradi Technical University (TTU) to present the university with a cheque to purchase equipment for their new laboratory. During this visit, the team …

CELEBRATING RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS WITH LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL & PASICO GHANA!

Paterson Simons is dedicated to continuous staff training and development. In support of our team members Isaac Blankson and Daniel Baako at Pasico Ghana, (a subsidiary of Paterson Simons), we engaged the expertise of our longstanding training partner, LMI South Africa. Together, …

MOBICRANE, KONECRANES & PATERSON SIMONS: A SUCCESS STORY

Mobicrane is a family-owned business with well over two decades of experience renting out lifting equipment in Ghana, Western Africa. In the coastal town of Takoradi, they provide cranes and lift trucks mostly to mining, oil and gas, and construction companies. …

MR. GEORGE VICTOR OKOH PASSES ON

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of George Victor Okoh (GVO) which sad event occurred on Wednesday, 2nd August 2023.  We remember with gratitude the incredible life that has now passed. GVO’s passing is a huge …

SUCCESSFUL TRAINING FOR A MAJOR MINING GROUP IN WEST AFRICA CONTINUES

Our training for a major mining group in West Africa continues. This training is conducted through Pasico’s Certification, Inspection and Training Division (CIT). Pasico Ghana is a subsidiary company of Paterson Simons. We will be conducting various operator training ranging from Rigger, Mobile Crane, …

PASICO GHANA TAKES PART IN THE UK-GHANA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (UKGCC) SPORTS JAMBOREE!

Pasico Ghana, a subsidiary company of Paterson Simons, took part in the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) Sports Jamboree, held on 25th February 2023 at the Burma Camp Sports Complex, Accra – Ghana. This was a competitive sporting event exclusive to …

SUCCESSFUL TRAINING FOR A MAJOR MINING GROUP IN WEST AFRICA BY PASICO’S CERTIFICATION, INSPECTION AND TRAINING DIVISION (CIT)

Pasico Ghana, a subsidiary company of Paterson Simons, recently carried out practical and theory training for a major mining group in West Africa.  This training was conducted through Pasico’s Certification, Inspection and Training Division (CIT). We will be conducting various operator training …

MEET ISAAC BLANKSON: TAKORADI SERVICE PLANNER AT PASICO GHANA!

Isaac has worked at Pasico Ghana, a subsidiary company of Paterson Simons, for 5 years. Initially hired as a translator proficient in French and English, he provided valuable language support during Grove training sessions organized for customers in Ghana, Burkina …

New lifting equipment deliveries in Ghana

Grove Crane Rebuild

Many customers opt to rebuild rather than re-purchase, as it is an economical alternative to extend a crane’s life. Pasico Ghana’s crane engineers completely rebuild the crane, from the bare frame to a new paint job

GPHA JCB Teletruk’s Biggest Customer in the World

Perseus Mining approached Pasico Ghana to assess a Grove GMK and the likelihood of a rebuild.