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CONGRATULATIONS TO VICKY OWUSU-ANSAH, FOR 33 YEARS AT PASICO GHANA!

CONGRATULATIONS TO VICKY OWUSU-ANSAH, FOR 33 YEARS AT PASICO GHANA!

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Alisa Evans
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January 2023
Our congratulations to Vicky Owusu-Ansah, for 33 years at Pasico Ghana, a subsidiary company to Paterson Simons. Vicky joined Pasico Ghana in 1989, as an Assistant Secretary to the then MD, Edward Lyne, who is currently Non-executive Director at Paterson Simons. Vicky was promoted to Secretary to the MD in 1992. Her...
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MANITOU UNVEILS HYDROGEN STRATEGY AND FUEL-CELL PROTOTYPE

MANITOU UNVEILS HYDROGEN STRATEGY AND FUEL-CELL PROTOTYPE

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Alisa Evans
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January 2023
Manitou Group, a reference in the handling, aerial work platform and earth moving sectors, has presented its roadmap for research and development on hydrogen-powered machines, including the unveiling of its first prototype hydrogen fuel-cell telehandler With a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 34% per hour of use of...
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INCREASE THE LIFE OF YOUR TYRES

INCREASE THE LIFE OF YOUR TYRES

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Alisa Evans
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January 2023
Heavy equipment tyres are very expensive and operators need to do more to ensure they get the best possible results out of this wasting asset. The past year and more have seen huge pressures on tyre prices, due to shortages of raw materials, high energy costs and the post-coronavirus supply...
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WE’RE HAPPY TO SUPPORT NEW HORIZON SPECIAL SCHOOL!

WE’RE HAPPY TO SUPPORT NEW HORIZON SPECIAL SCHOOL!

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Alisa Evans
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December 2022
This year Paterson Simons has made a donation to New Horizon Special School, in lieu of sending out Christmas cards. This donation will contribute to helping the school achieve their objective, which is to provide a well-rounded education and vocational training for children and adults with special needs. New Horizon...
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OVERHEAD CRANES AND HOISTS: HOW TO DETERMINE THE TYPE & FREQUENCY OF INSPECTIONS YOUR CRANE NEEDS

OVERHEAD CRANES AND HOISTS: HOW TO DETERMINE THE TYPE & FREQUENCY OF INSPECTIONS YOUR CRANE NEEDS

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By
Alisa Evans
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December 2022
As there are various types of inspections, it’s important to understand which type your equipment requires. Compliance inspections   Regularly scheduled crane inspections can save companies great expense by verifying compliance with local regulations and highlighting safety and production issues. Paterson Simons offers many types of inspections that are designed...
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STEPHANE KOSSALINA, ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER AT OUR TOGO OFFICE ATTENDS MANAGEMENT TRAINING AT UK HEAD OFFICE

STEPHANE KOSSALINA, ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER AT OUR TOGO OFFICE ATTENDS MANAGEMENT TRAINING AT UK HEAD OFFICE

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By
Alisa Evans
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December 2022
Stephane Kosslina, Administrative Manager at Paterson Simons Togo, joined us in February 2015. He was the first employee to start at our Togo office. He was instrumental in getting the Togo office set up and has been invaluable throughout Paterson Simons Togo existence, to date. Stephane recently attended Management Training...
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PASICO GHANA ATTENDS THE ANNUAL LOCAL CONTENT CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION IN GHANA, ONE OF THE LARGEST EVENTS IN THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRY

PASICO GHANA ATTENDS THE ANNUAL LOCAL CONTENT CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION IN GHANA, ONE OF THE LARGEST EVENTS IN THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRY

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By
Alisa Evans
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December 2022
Pasico Ghana, a subsidiary of Paterson Simons, attended the Local Content Conference & Exhibition 2022 (LCCE), from 22 to 24th November, In Takoradi, Ghana. Organised by Petroleum Commission, Ghana, the annual Local Content Conference and Exhibition (LCCE) is one of the largest events in the oil and gas industry with the...
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: FIND THE LATEST DEALS & OFFERS FROM STOCK

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: FIND THE LATEST DEALS & OFFERS FROM STOCK

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Alisa Evans
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November 2022
Find the latest deals & offers from stock, on Konecranes forklifts, Manitou access platforms & Terberg tractors! Browse equipment here    ...
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CREATE A SAFER WORKING ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUR DRIVERS WITH KONECRANES GRID CABIN PROTECTION

CREATE A SAFER WORKING ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUR DRIVERS WITH KONECRANES GRID CABIN PROTECTION

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Alisa Evans
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November 2022
The Konecranes grid cabin protection upgrade solution shields the operator from hard-to-see obstructions and falling objects, providing a safer working environment. Lift trucks frequently operate in busy areas in which accidents can easily occur. If undesired objects fall onto the truck because they are bumped or dropped, when they hit...
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FRENCH RTG TRAINING FOR TECHNICIANS AT BOLLORE, BENIN TERMINAL

FRENCH RTG TRAINING FOR TECHNICIANS AT BOLLORE, BENIN TERMINAL

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By
Alisa Evans
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November 2022
In July this year, 19 Technicians from Benin Terminal, Bollore completed 2 weeks of Rubber Tyred Gantry Crane (RTG) training. The training which was conducted in French, covered RTG Maintenance and Troubleshooting. In the first Technical Training for RTGs course, fundamental knowledge about Konecranes RTGs was covered. This training is...
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TRELLEBORG FENDERS INSTALLED AT GHANA PORTS & HARBOURS AUTHORITY, IN TEMA

TRELLEBORG FENDERS INSTALLED AT GHANA PORTS & HARBOURS AUTHORITY, IN TEMA

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By
Alisa Evans
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November 2022
Paterson Simons, through Pasico Ghana, teamed up with the Civil Engineering Department of Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA) recently to complete an installation of two Trelleborg SCN1800 fenders, at GPHA. Trelleborg’s Super Cone Fenders (SCN) are the latest generation of ‘cell’ fenders, with optimal performance and efficiency. The conical...
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PATERSON SIMONS TEAM SUCCESSFULLY COMMISSION & OFFLOAD TWO KONECRANES 16W RTGS AT WEST AFRICA CONTAINER TERMINAL IN ONNE, NIGERIA

PATERSON SIMONS TEAM SUCCESSFULLY COMMISSION & OFFLOAD TWO KONECRANES 16W RTGS AT WEST AFRICA CONTAINER TERMINAL IN ONNE, NIGERIA

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By
Alisa Evans
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November 2022
The Paterson Simons team have successfully commissioned and offloaded two Konecranes 16W Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGs) at West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) in Onne, Nigeria. This adds to the existing fleet of 18 RTGS at WACT. The terminal now has 20 Konecranes RTGs. 16 of these cranes were solely...