We are pleased to welcome our new Parts Manager, Damon New, to the Paterson Simons team. Damon brings a wealth of experience to his role at Paterson Simons. Damon has 25 years’ experience in the aviation industry, in part sales, OEM, working with distributors, B2B customer support, sales development for...

The AT 40 is the newest addition to the Franna pick and carry portfolio, incorporating the latest technology with engineering excellence. With a huge maximum lift capacity of 40 tonne (44 USt), this articulated crane boasts 44% more load moment than the Franna MAC 25. This walkaround animation highlights some...

We are pleased to announce that Paterson Simons has been appointed as authorised Franna distributor in West Africa. Paterson Simons will provide full coverage including spare parts, machine sales and service support to the following territories: Burkina Faso, Benin, Ghana, Liberia, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone,...

Paterson Simons [PSAL] has invited James Savoy to join the board of directors of PSAL in the role of Group Technical Director. James has been working for PSAL for over 10 years and brings considerable experience to the board. He joined us initially for a port service contract in Apapa,...

Manitowoc Grove continually improve products even after they have left the factory! In a recent product update a retrofit has been introduced to improve access to the remote mounted engine oil filter for the GRT880: our best selling crane in West Africa. For any customers interested in details of the...

Dear Customer The Covid-19 (coronavirus) infection has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation. The health and wellbeing of our stakeholders is our top priority and we are constantly monitoring official advice and the situation on the ground in all of the territories...

PEMA is the premier port equipment manufacturing industry body, and represents the interests of the sector world-wide. Paterson Simons, as dealers for a number of world-class brands and PEMA members, such as Konecranes, Manitou, Terberg and Manitowoc felt it essential to join our partners in this essential forum. John Traynor,...

Paterson Simons’s recently completed training and assessment of four Mobicrane operators at the Mobicrane yard in Takoradi, Ghana. Pasico conducted 3-day theory and practical electric forklift training with Alidu Shamo, Charles Amon Kotey, Joseph Baidoo and Juliana Boakye. All candidates passed with above average marks. Significantly, Juliana is Mobicranes’s first...

Paterson Simons a récemment réalisé une formation et évalué quatre opérateurs Mobicrane sur le chantier Mobicrane de Takoradi, au Ghana. Pasico a mené une formation théorique et pratique de 3 jours sur les chariots élévateurs électriques avec Alidu Shamo, Charles Amon Kotey, Joseph Baidoo et Juliana Boakye. Tous les candidats...

The Paterson Simons Lifting Safety conference recently held in Takoradi, Ghana was once again a great success. As the 4th Lifting Safety Conference, the team decided to focus on the technical and safety aspects of working at height. Informative sessions covered themes such as working at height and lifting safety...

JCB recently announced an improved Teletruk Steer Pins recently. PRODUCTS AFFECTED: TLT 25D (2707806), TLT 25G (2707806), TLT 30D High Lift (2737881), TLT 30G (2707806), TLT 35D (2737881), TLT 35D 4×4 (2737881) This service bulletin refers to improvements introduced to the Teletruk axle steer pins. New pins with scrolling have...

Paterson Simons engineer Paul Zambury recently travelled to Guinea to commission a new RT540 E machine at the Norgold LEFA mine. Since purchasing the mine in 2010 Nordgold has invested close to US$80 million in the mine and associated infrastructure, making it one of the country’s largest gold producers. Paul...