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...

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...

Boom greasing is important to keep your crane in optimal condition, to ensure performance, and maximise your return on investment. Smooth boom operation on a telescopic crane is a fundamental requirement for all lifting duties. To improve safety, longevity, and ease of operation Manitowoc’s maintenance procedures include a detailed schedule...

Our Congratulations to Grove for 75 years of innovation! The crane manufacturer’s history spans generations of technological breakthroughs, which resulted in some of the most iconic cranes of all time. LookingUp.com take a look at three notable innovations from down the years here...

We are proud to have been providing STS and RTG full maintenance including reliability engineering services to Lomé Container Terminal (LCT) for over 7 years and have been on a path of continual improvement with the terminal to help them operate more efficiently and safely as the terminal grows. We are Konecranes port...

The Paterson Simons Togo staff celebrated Labour Day this year with an afternoon lunch and a friendly football match between the Maintenance and Breakdown Teams’. The football match took place at the Centre d’Accès au Droit et à la Justice pour les Enfants (CADJE) The Paterson Simons Togo staff enjoyed...

Increase both safety and visibility while operating your Konecranes Lift Truck by enhancing peripheral and forward vision. As the cabins are prepared for this upgrade, the mounting of this kit is easy and fast! Konecranes Lift Truck Working Lights – Roof Led Bar can be fitted on generation B &...