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RECENT STAFF CHANGES AT PATERSON SIMONS

RECENT STAFF CHANGES AT PATERSON SIMONS

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By
Alisa Evans
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June 2022
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...
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GET RID OF BLIND SPOTS WITH KONECRANES REVERSE CAMERA KIT

GET RID OF BLIND SPOTS WITH KONECRANES REVERSE CAMERA KIT

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By
Alisa Evans
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June 2022
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...
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NEW HOSPITAL SHIP, THE GLOBAL MERCY, BRINGS LOCAL HEALTHCARE TRAINING IN WEST AFRICA

NEW HOSPITAL SHIP, THE GLOBAL MERCY, BRINGS LOCAL HEALTHCARE TRAINING IN WEST AFRICA

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By
Alisa Evans
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June 2022
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...
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NEW FROM MANITOWOC: EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR CRANE WITH BOOM GREASE PLUS!

NEW FROM MANITOWOC: EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR CRANE WITH BOOM GREASE PLUS!

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By
Alisa Evans
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June 2022
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...
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CONGRATULATIONS TO GROVE FOR 75 YEARS OF INNOVATION

CONGRATULATIONS TO GROVE FOR 75 YEARS OF INNOVATION

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By
Alisa Evans
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May 2022
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...
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WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE BEEN PROVIDING STS AND RTG FULL MAINTENANCE TO LCT FOR OVER 7 YEARS

WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE BEEN PROVIDING STS AND RTG FULL MAINTENANCE TO LCT FOR OVER 7 YEARS

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By
Alisa Evans
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May 2022
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...
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PATERSON SIMONS TOGO STAFF CELEBRATE LABOUR DAY WITH STAFF LUNCH & FRIENDLY FOOTBALL MATCH!

PATERSON SIMONS TOGO STAFF CELEBRATE LABOUR DAY WITH STAFF LUNCH & FRIENDLY FOOTBALL MATCH!

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By
Alisa Evans
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May 2022
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...
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INCREASE SAFETY AND VISIBILITY WITH KONECRANES LIFT TRUCK WORKING LIGHTS – ROOF LED BAR

INCREASE SAFETY AND VISIBILITY WITH KONECRANES LIFT TRUCK WORKING LIGHTS – ROOF LED BAR

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By
Alisa Evans
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May 2022
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 &...
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KOLA DOSUNMU, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PATERSON SIMONS NIGERIA VISITS OUR BRIGHTON OFFICE!

KOLA DOSUNMU, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PATERSON SIMONS NIGERIA VISITS OUR BRIGHTON OFFICE!

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By
Alisa Evans
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May 2022
Kola Dosunmu, Executive Director of Paterson Simons, Nigeria visited our Brighton office alongside some customer visits last week and generously gifted staff with Nigerian Ankara shirts for a Friday traditional dress day. Ankara is a type of cotton cloth featuring brightly coloured patterns produced by means of a wax-resist dye...
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MEET KOMI MOUZOU

MEET KOMI MOUZOU

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By
Alisa Evans
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May 2022
Komi has worked at Paterson Simons, Togo for over 7 years. Komi initially worked as a Rubber Tyre Gantry Crane (RTG) and Ship To Shore (STS) Port Crane Technician. Due to Komi’s skill in his work, the variety of the breakdowns that he works on, and his passion for his...
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DO YOU KNOW THE UNIQUE MEANING BEHIND THE CARER BRAND NAME?

DO YOU KNOW THE UNIQUE MEANING BEHIND THE CARER BRAND NAME?

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By
Alisa Evans
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April 2022
The CARER name, has the following meaning: CAR means Carrellificio  (in English, this means:  fork lift trucks factory) E  means Elettrico  (in English, this means: electric) R means Romagnolo (in English, this means: from Romagna, which is the name of the area where the Carer factory is located!) Carer have 40...
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TWO KONECRANES REACH STACKERS COMMISSIONED FOR MATADI GATEWAY TERMINAL, DRC

TWO KONECRANES REACH STACKERS COMMISSIONED FOR MATADI GATEWAY TERMINAL, DRC

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By
Alisa Evans
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April 2022
Two Konecranes SMV4632 TC5 Reach stackers were commissioned for customer Matadi Gateway Terminal (MGT), in March 2022. These reach stackers are joining the existing fleet of Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHC) at MGT. MGT is an International Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) concession in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).   Matadi is...