For as long as we’ve had heavy machinery, we’ve had daily and periodic inspections to make sure they’re in working order and safe to operate. In many markets, it is a legal requirement. And with good reason—inspections are critical to safety, maintenance efficiency, pre-emptive troubleshooting, managing costs, and optimizing the...

From all of us at Paterson Simons, we wish all our customers and partners a very happy Easter.    ...

Paterson Simons Service Manager Messan Guedou recently visited Europe to shadow an experienced Konecranes engineering team building a Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbour Crane (MHC) ordered by ICTSI for their operations at Matadi Gateway Terminal. He arrived in time to witness the boom assembly, fitting of boom to the crane, process...

Pasico Ghana, a subsidiary company of Paterson Simons, recently carried out Forklift Training for the US Embassy in Accra, in February 2023. This training was conducted through Pasico’s Certification, Inspection and Training Division (CIT). The Forklift Training covered practical and theory modules. Forklift Theory Training by Pasico’s Certification, Inspection and...

Ensure your operators and service technicians experience a secure working environment during maintenance operations, with Konecranes container checking safety system. Container checking safety system from Konecranes The system (red supports) is mounted on both sides of the mast. While activated, the system is locked mechanically in horizontal position, preventing the...

The practice of maintenance is as old as industry—for as long as we’ve had machines, we’ve had to maintain and adapt our maintenance activities to match their progress. Today, digitalization is reinventing maintenance practice and standards. Real time insights and data-driven decision making is helping cut costs, improve safety and...

Paterson Simons & Pasico Ghana attended the Investing in African Mining Indaba, held in Cape Town from 6 – 9 February 2023. The Mining Indaba is solely dedicated to the successful capitalisation and development of mining interests in Africa. Succeeding for over 27 years, the Mining Indaba has a unique...

Increase safety while operating your Konecranes empty container handlers by mounting the Overhead Guard – Safety cage to protect the operator from falling objects. The safety cage structure is mounted all around the cabin, keeping operators safe. Overhead Guard – Safety cage If heavy metal goods or containers fall from...

In the last few years, there have been significant innovations in electric and battery operated heavy lifting machinery. Long-term cost savings and helping customers reduce their carbon footprint are advantages of Konecranes battery-driven and all-electric heavy lifting machinery. The first Konecranes product to get a battery was the Konecranes Gottwald...

With 40 years of experience in designing, developing and making large-capacity electric forklift trucks, Carer Electric Forklifts are a valid alternative to internal combustion (IC) forklifts. Carer focuses on providing green materials handling solutions for applications where diesel or gas powered IC lift trucks were previously the only option, providing...

When Tuas Mega Port is completed in 2040, the complex will be the largest container port on Earth. Tuas is a vision of the future on two fronts. It illustrates how port operators the world over are deploying clever technologies to meet the demand for their services in the face...

Bright Korda Group HSE Manager at Pasico Ghana, a subsidiary to Paterson Simons, recently travelled to our UK office in Brighton, to attend a First Aid Trainer course. In the short time that Bright has been at Paterson Simons, he has developed a new HSE Manual, HSE Policy, and other documentation in...