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 Group celebrated 150 years and received a Royal Warrant from the King of the Netherlands.
With over 150 years of entrepreneurial spirit and success, discover more about Terberg‘s rich history here.
Image: Terberg History (royalterberggroup.com)
Fast forward to present day, and see a Terberg electric tractor in motion here
PATERSON SIMONS PARTICIPATES IN TRANSPORT EVOLUTION WEST AFRICA 2024
TEWA, a prominent transport event co-located with the West African Mining & Power Exhibition (WAMPEX), aims to revolutionize the transport industry in West Africa.
Kwaku Okoh, Managing Director of Pasico Ghana, spoke on the first day of the conference about Optimized lifting & handling solutions in transport and logistics. Pasico Ghana also had a booth at the event and showcased a Manitou MI30D Forklift outside the venue.
The successful event’s conference sessions brought together industry experts, thought leaders, and policymakers, who had the opportunity to explore an exhibition zone featuring some of the latest advancements in transport solutions, equipment, technologies, and services from leading global companies.
KWAKU OKOH, MD OF PASICO GHANA
VICKY OWUSU-ANSAH AND MATILDA LARBI FROM PASICO GHANA AT OUR CONFERENCE STAND
SHOWCASING A MANITOU MI30D FORKLIFT OUTSIDE THE VENUE
Visitors to our conference stand:
SAFETY FIRST: PATERSON SIMONS SUPPORTS NATIONAL FORKLIFT SAFETY DAY!
Organised by the Industrial Truck Association, this initiative brings attention to a critical safety issue within the industrial sector: the significant number of injuries involving forklifts each year. Statistics reveal there are between 35,000 and 62,000 injuries annually involving forklifts. Many of these incidents impact not just operators but also bystanders and pedestrians.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), over 70% of these accidents could have been prevented with proper safety measures.National Forklift Safety Day underscores the importance of safeguarding those who manufacture, operate, and work around forklifts. It serves as a pivotal opportunity to highlight the necessity of comprehensive operator training and heightened pedestrian awareness. The day brings together stakeholders and industry experts to share invaluable resources and best practices, ensuring the safe use of this indispensable equipment.
Paterson Simons is committed promoting safety and preventing accidents in the workplace.
By advocating for better training and awareness, we are proud to support all those who aim to reduce the number of forklift-related injuries and foster a safer working environment for everyone involved!
SAFETY FIRST: PATERSON SIMONS SUPPORTS NATIONAL FORKLIFT SAFETY DAY!
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 to all participants for their active engagement and dedication during the training!
Please see in the top photo, from left to right: Leonardo Brown, Benjamin Gyetuah, Mirco Minoccheri (the Trainer), Isidore Yates, Patrick Amoh, Victor Awuku, Emmanuel Quansah and Casimir Agbegniadan
Special appreciation goes to trainer Mirco Minoccheri from Grove for his expertise, and our gratitude to Mobicrane for their support in facilitating the practical sessions.
THEORY TRAINING, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: BENJAMIN GYETUAH, VICTOR AWUKU, LEONARDO BROWN, PATRICK AMOH, CASIMIR AGBEGNIADAN, MIRCO MINOCCHERI (THE TRAINER), ISIDORE YATES AND EMMANUEL QUANSAH
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 CMC’s existing fleet of equipment, supporting its status as one of the world’s largest single Seller and Exporter of premium cocoa from origin.
The Manitou ME 450 5t Electric forklift truck boasts a lifting capacity of up to 5000 kg and meets the current requirements of all industrial markets with its electric-motor-driven design.
Featuring a maximum lifting height of 6 meters, 80-volt high autonomy battery, ergonomic driver’s cab, and outstanding performance, these forklift trucks enhance various storage and handling operations, optimizing work and improving company productivity.
Thank you to the team for this successful commissioning & delivery!
THESE MANITOU ELECTRIC FORKLIFTS WILL EXPAND CMC’S EXISTING FLEET OF EQUIPMENT, SUPPORTING ITS STATUS AS THE WORLD’S LARGEST SINGLE SELLER AND EXPORTER OF PREMIUM COCOA FROM ORIGIN.
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: JOYCE POKU-DWOMOH, WAREHOUSE AND PORT OPERATIONS MANAGER FOR CMC AND KWAKU OKOH, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF PASICO GHANA LTD.
THE MANITOU ME 450 5T ELECTRIC FORKLIFT TRUCK BOASTS A LIFTING CAPACITY OF UP TO 5000 KG AND MEETS THE CURRENT REQUIREMENTS OF ALL INDUSTRIAL MARKETS WITH ITS ELECTRIC-MOTOR-DRIVEN DESIGN.
HARNESSING TECHNOLOGY: REMOTE ACCESS ENHANCEMENTS FOR KONECRANES LIFTTRUCKS
This innovative remote access capability allows us to remotely update the program of Konecranes Liftrucks machines from any location. It facilitates remote troubleshooting of critical issues and enables software upgrades if customers wish to add options that are only achievable through software updates.
Utilising this remote system, we can connect from our laptops using IQANrun software, typically employed for updating machine programs, whether from our office in the UK or elsewhere. This connection is established through the 4G TruConnect modem installed in the Liftrucks, using a SIM card registered to the local operator’s service. The strength of the 4G mobile signal at the terminal is crucial for maintaining a stable remote connection. While 3G service may suffice for certain remote access tasks, a robust 4G signal is imperative for upgrading the entire machine software.
This cutting-edge technology not only enables seamless communication with the Master Display unit (MD4) in Konecranes Lifttrucks machines but also empowers us to conduct remote updates and troubleshooting from any location.
With the ability to connect and update machine programs using IQANrun software, we are poised to be part of a new way forward regarding the way lift truck maintenance and upgrades are managed. We remain dedicated to staying at the forefront of technological advancements to better serve our valued clients.
INSTALLATION OF TRELLEBORG CYLINDRICAL FENDERS & BOLLARDS AT 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 bars, and placing the cylindrical fenders. Additionally, the installation involved fixing anchor bolts, placing the bollards, and meticulously tightening the bolts to the appropriate torque.
The installed equipment comprised Trelleborg’s Ø800 X Ø400 X 1000MML Cylindrical Fenders and Trelleborg 80T Tee-Head Bollards, both renowned for their durability and reliability.
This marks a significant milestone as it represents the inaugural supply and installation of Trelleborg products at this customer, underscoring the port’s commitment to leveraging top-tier solutions for maritime operations.
Paterson Simons supply ports across Ghana as well as ports throughout the West African regions with Trelleborg’s outstanding fender and rubber products. The range combines low reaction force and hull pressure with good angular performance and rugged construction. Every type of fixed and floating fender system is available including highly advanced Parallel Motion solutions which can reduce structural berthing loads by 50% or more.
Trelleborg has been at the forefront of fendering, berthing and mooring technology for over thirty years. Whether it’s the world’s biggest container ship, the heaviest tanker or the fastest ferry, Trelleborg has a solution and engineers it to work reliably year after year.
Thank you to Godwin Awadzi from Pasico Ghana for his invaluable contribution to this successful installation!
THE TRUE SIZE OF AFRICA: DID YOU KNOW THAT AFRICA IS BIGGER THAN IT LOOKS ON MOST MAPS OF THE WORLD?
Africa, the second-largest continent, covers 30.37 million square kilometres and can fit the United States, China, India, and most of Europe within its boundaries. However, the Mercator projection makes Greenland appear similar in size to Africa, despite being much smaller.
This distortion affects our perception of Africa’s importance and scale.
Using alternative map projections, such as the Gall-Peters projection, which accurately represents the relative sizes of landmasses, can help us better appreciate Africa’s true size and significance!
Read further here
APPOINTED PERSON TRAINING AT PASICO GHANA’S TRAINING CENTRE IN TEMA
A busy lifting site may cover a wide area and involve third parties and vehicles directly connected with the lift or otherwise working around the designated area.
Risk is everywhere. Strong planning is essential to reduce risk involving many moving parts.
The UK LOLER legislation puts a duty on employers to have an Appointed Person [AP] to take responsibility for all aspects of the lift including making risk assessments, selection of cranes and accessories, planning and supervising the lift. The US ASME regulations have a similar Lift Planner role.
Competence is a key component of the qualifications of the role which is often based on experience but this needs to be assessed and to achieve this Pasico Ghana’s CIT Division recently hosted Appointed Person training at our training facility in Tema.
This training comprising both theoretical and practical components, catered to participants from various companies, CIT Inspectors, and a private student.
Designed to qualify individuals for the highest position in lifting, graduates of this course are titled as ‘Appointed Persons’ or ‘Lift Directors’.
The training comprehensively covered legislation including LOLER, PUWER, and HASAWA, along with codes of practice such as BS7121. Participants also learned about roles and responsibilities in lifting operations, crane appreciation, duty charts, crane terminology, documentation, and certification for lifting equipment. Crane stability and ground conditions, as well as understanding Rated Capacity and Safe Working Loads, were emphasised. Additionally, the training covered lifting accessories, sling techniques, sling angles, communication protocols, and the essential aspects of planning a lifting operation and writing a risk assessment.
We extend our congratulations to the successful participants: Livingstone Korley, Sydney Tagoe, John Adzigbo, Egan Benson Adjei, Alex Akorli, Vincent Blewusi Agbavitor, Joseph Owusu, Emilio Samson, Nana Fening, Albert Crentsil, Augustine Korankye, and Abudu Yussif.
And thank you to trainer Andrew Packham!
PATERSON SIMONS SUCCESSFUL BESPOKE TRAINING FOR A MINING CUSTOMER WHO RECEIVED THEIR FIRST MODERN PINNED BOOM ALL TERRAIN CRANE – THE GROVE GMK6300-1!
The customer’s operators had experience with fixed lattice boom crawler cranes and full power boom rough terrain cranes but were not familiar with the multiple configurations of a pinned boom, multiple hook blocks and counterweight configurations of a modern all terrain crane.
To facilitate their transition to the new equipment, Paterson Simons provided an experienced crane operator to collaborate with the client’s team during an extended handover period. This initiative aimed to cultivate safe mobilisation practices encompassing on and off-road driving techniques, meticulous load planning, and precise rigging and lifting protocols.
Based on our experience, the most effective approach to establishing best practices involves having a trainer who actively participates in the daily operations of mobile cranes deliver knowledge transfer, yielding consistent results that can be replicated.
The initial phase of the training involved driving the crane 380km from port to mine including planning of escorting arrangements on challenging West African roads and traffic conditions.
Over a span of six weeks, the trainer systematically guided the operators through successive setups and operations of the crane, gradually increasing lifting capacities to eventually run cover all of the configurations of the crane. He reported a high level of engagement and enthusiasm among the trainees, culminating in the formation of a cohesive and proficient team by the program’s conclusion.
As a responsible business Paterson Simons recognise that All Terrain cranes can involve a step up for operators used to equipment which is simple to set up and operate and we can offer and deliver bespoke training packages on request.
This training is over and above what we would usually deliver either as operator familiarisation on a new machine or as part of a classroom based certification course.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this bespoke training program a success!