Please see below a recent staff change at Paterson Simons: Shannon McNiven has joined us as a Warranty Administrator. Based in our office in Scotland, Shannon handles all administrative aspects of the various warranty procedures from the manufacturers we represent. Shannon will be assisting James Savoy, Group Technical Director, at...

In today’s workplace, there is a rising demand for proactive safety features that minimize risks and create a safer working environment. As workplace safety starts with the driver, Konecranes offer a retrofitted alcolock system that ensures that every lift truck is operated by an alert driver. This solution automatically prevents...

John joined Paterson Simons in an Export Sales role and immediately settled into the role bringing his analytical and IT skills to bear. John was appointed Managing Director in 2012 and continues to run the UK operations, which now includes an office in Scotland and he assists with the various...

Our team recently completed a Grove RT890E Boom Cylinder resealing job for one of our long-term mining clients in Ghana. Boom Cylinder resealing is usually carried out every 7 to 8 years, depending on the equipment usage, the rate of wear of the seals, and the temperatures that the equipment...

Did you know that the highest point in Sub-Saharan West and Central Africa is Mount Cameroon, which is 4040 m above sea level and very close to Douala, one of the main ports we work in? Mount Cameroon is an active volcano in the South West region of Cameroon next...

Bright Korda, our new Group HSE Manager, joined Paterson Simons a few months ago.   In the short time that Bright has been at Paterson Simons, he has developed a new HSE Manual, HSE Policy, and other documentation in line with the ISO 45001 requirements for the group, a standardised...

We’re excited to share that Pasico Ghana will be moving our Head Office Operations to Tema. Our new Head Office address is: Pasico Ghana Ltd. Tema (Head Office) Plot No. B6, 2nd Hannah Lane, Community 5 Tema GP GPS: GT-128-8005 Our postal and email addresses along with contact numbers remain...

In busy and noisy situations, it’s not always easy to spot a moving lift truck in time… The Konecranes Blue Point Awareness system enhances safety by creating an extraordinarily bright spot on the ground a few meters ahead of or behind the lift truck, warning co-workers nearby that a lift...

Just for a little bit of fun, have you ever wondered what it is like to drive a Forklift? Best Forklift Operator is a simulation game that gives players a unique opportunity to test their skills as a forklift operator. It is up to you to ensure that the supply...

Please see below a few recent staff changes at Paterson Simons: Daren Creber has joined us as a Plant Sales Coordinator. Daren is French speaking and will specifically be able to assist more with French-speaking customers. He will be assisting Mark Chiocca, Internal Plant Sales Manager at Paterson Simons. Archie...

Ever wished you could easily see directly behind you when reversing your lift truck? Konecranes reverse camera kit can be positioned anywhere to prevent blind spots, helping the driver move large tonnages in a safe and efficient way. The camera combines a wide field of view with excellent image quality...

Paterson Simons is proud to support charity Mercy Ships! Medical training has recently begun onboard the world’s largest civilian hospital ship – the Global Mercy – just days after the brand-new ship arrived in Senegal for its first African mission. Built by international aid charity Mercy Ships, the ship’s arrival...