Paterson Simons specialises in the delivery and commissioning of Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes ensuring seamless integration into port and terminal operations across West & Central Africa. Our meticulous port solutions process encompasses offloading, commissioning, testing, and endurance testing, each stage designed to meet rigorous safety and performance standards. By...

Extend the lifetime of your hydraulic oil with the Konecranes Hydraulic Long-Life filter!   Cost Savings This innovative filter allows you to extend the life of your hydraulic oil up to 12,000 working hours—nearly three times longer than traditional filters. This means significantly less oil waste, reduced environmental impact, minimized...

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 safety issue within the industrial sector: the significant...

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 update the program of Konecranes Liftrucks machines from...

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 bars, and placing the cylindrical fenders. Additionally, the...

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 view and high-quality images, ensuring dependable guidance. Integration with...

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 Stackers productivity with Flow Drive – an innovation from Konecranes!...

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 Ghana as well as ports...

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, construction hoists and work platforms since 1961. Paterson Simons supply,...

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 boom movement either inward (luffing in) or outward (luffing out)....

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, particularly their specialized port and yard tractors. These...

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 Harbour. During the visit, Trelleborg provided comprehensive insights into...