M. Braud the founder of Manitou was the inventor of the Rough Terrain forklift which he achieved by taking the conventional layout of a farm tractor and adding a mast and forks. Today the modern descendants of that design in the M/MX range still set the standard for the product...

Two 5 ton Manitou MI-X50D Forklifts were commissioned and handed over to GPHA by Paterson Simons on 16 January 2022. Kenneth Vigbedor, from Pasico Ghana, one of our subsidiaries, handed over the equipment.   The two 5 ton MI-X50D Manitou Forklifts supplied are all container versions, which have a low cabin and closed...

Wherever diesel powered machines run in a high productivity environment fire is unfortunately a significant risk. The most common cause of fire we see is usually as a result of the use of non-genuine hydraulic hoses which have failed through poorly crimped connections – those that run close to the...

Between the pandemic and global supply chain issues, Ghana’s ports are showing the way towards a bright future for the country and continent. The last few years have been a difficult period for the whole world and Ghana’s Ports and Harbours has been no exception, however, the Ghana Ports &...

This article originally appeared on Manitowoc-lookingup.com here To protect your crane investment, it’s crucial to stick to regular maintenance schedules, especially if your equipment is in constant use. Following some reasonable steps can ensure no downtime and that your crane is always ready for the field. In this article, a...

The coil ram attachment for a Konecranes forklift is a solid bar mounted at the front of the forklift. This can be used to easily lift and carry many types of coiled material. The coil ram attachment has rounded edges, which reduces the chance of damage to the inner coils. Using the coil...

To our customers, to help us better route your enquiries, please note the following: In order to channel communications effectively, we’re introduced these email addresses and would be grateful if our customers can use these to get speedy responses: For parts enquiries, please email: parts@patersonsimons.com For confirmation on delivery time...

The type of energy you use to power your lift trucks can have a significant effect on your business. Whether it’s liquid fuel or electricity, you need to consider how much it costs, the logistics of getting it to your trucks and its efficiency. Download this very good Whitepaper from...

Six Konecranes 16W Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) Cranes were commissioned and handed over to APMT Apapa in September 2021 by the Paterson Simons team. These 6 RTGs add to the existing fleet of Konecranes RTGs at APMT Apapa. The RTGs have a lifting capacity of 41 tons each and are...

This article originally appeared on Terberg Special Vehicles here The Port of Helsingborg is working hard to become a fossil-free port and strengthen its position as Sweden’s most sustainable port. Four YT203EV terminal tractors started operation at the end of 2021. The entire fleet will be electric in the near...

This article originally appeared on Manitowoc-lookingup.com here Using counterfeit parts in your crane can have devastating consequences. In this article we look at six good reasons not to take the risk. Operating cranes with counterfeit parts can have fatal repercussions, yet many companies are trying to save a few dollars...

Paterson Simons, via its subsidiary Pasico Ghana, awarded full scholarships to two Takoradi Technical University (TTU) students at the University’s 6th Congregational Ceremony, on 18th December 2021. Tina Ansah & Moses Essel Ahun from Pasico Ghana attended the ceremony.   In May 2021, Pasico Ghana, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with...