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...

Generally speaking, workplace safety has come a long way over the years. Largely by learning the hard way, through post-event analysis and reporting that leads to safety practice reform and improvements. But workplace safety also still has some way to go, especially in industrial settings. Statistics show forklifts account for...

The Konecranes running board and handrail upgrade solution ensures your operators and service technicians a secure working environment. Easy to install, this solution has been studied and developed for all reach stacker models but different variations are available for other lift truck models as well. HOW KONECRANES RUNNING BOARD AND...

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...

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...