Manitou’s latest Mining Solutions Attachment Guide: 2024 provides a detailed overview of the wide range of genuine attachments available for Manitou Telehandlers and Forklift trucks.   As both a manufacturer of telehandlers and attachments, Manitou possesses the technical expertise, practical experience, and necessary facilities to ensure optimal performance of each attachment and...

Our annual visit to Vertikal Days took place on September 11th, where members of our logistics and accounts teams had the chance to explore the lifting equipment we regularly ship to West and Central Africa. Vertikal Days is Europe’s largest lifting equipment event. We extend our thanks to the teams at Manitowoc UK and JCB for taking...

Save Fuel with Konecranes Auto Engine Shutdown: Konecranes Intelligent Electronic Machine Control (EMC) system continuously monitors key components and functions of your lift truck, offering programmable settings tailored to your specific needs. It integrates seamlessly with Konecranes’ TRUCONNECT Remote Monitoring and reporting system. As part of the EMC Master system,...

The Paterson Simons & Co. (Africa) Ltd. (PSAL) Group is proud to announce a significant achievement in our journey toward obtaining the ISO45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification. ISO 45001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system. It provides a framework...

Recently our Pasico Ghana CIT Inspectors and Engineers underwent intensive training.(Pasico Ghana is a subsidiary of Paterson Simons). This was both Inspectors training and Train the Trainer (TTT) teachers training. Inspectors Training: Through CICB we provided dedicated training for individuals involved in the inspection of equipment for 3rd party certification purposes. The content of this training is focused on best practices for inspection, regulatory requirements, reporting and more. The program...

Paterson Simons recently completed successful theoretical and practical training, conducted in French, along with the commissioning and offloading of four new Konecranes 16WA RTGs at Benin Terminal S.A. in Cotonou. Our engineers from Paterson Simons in Togo, together with Konecranes engineers, managed the offloading process of the four new Konecranes 16WA RTGs. The French theoretical...

Paterson Simons has a long history with the equipment in the Régie du Terminal à Conteneurs (RTC S.A) terminal, having provided commissioning and offloading of Konecranes equipment since 2021. In 2022, a Support & Maintenance contract was agreed. Over the years, our collaboration has fostered a robust partnership characterised by mutual trust...

DP World’s Callao terminal in Peru has successfully integrated a fleet of 20 electric Terberg Terminal Tractors into its daily operations. These Terbergs, with a 236 kWh battery capacity, are now running 15-20 hours each day, marking a significant milestone in terminal logistics. The initial units began operations in mid-February...

Our Congratulations to Chembaline Nwangwa, our Group Safety Champion Winner for the second quarter of 2024. Chem’s exceptional qualifications: Reported a total of 12 safety observations 3 out of the 12 safety observations reported were good practices Conducted 100% risk assessment of jobs assigned Leveraged on fire training received from...

We are proud to announce that the Paterson Simons Group has successfully conducted 1,000 risk assessments from January to July 2024. This achievement is a testament to our team’s dedication and commitment to ensuring safety and excellence in our operations. In addition to reducing risk and aiding job planning, these...

Enhance the longevity of your tyres with the Konecranes Tire Saver solution by increasing your truck’s turning radius, ideal if you don’t require frequent tight-space maneuvering. With a single kit, you can boost productivity, reduce rubber waste, and extend tyre replacement intervals, resulting in lower costs! Longer Tyre Life –...

Paterson Simons & Co. (Africa) Ltd., upholds a firm commitment to maximising local resources, demonstrating a strong dedication to social causes. The company’s Corporate Social Initiatives encompass strategic partnerships, educational support, healthcare contributions, and international exchange programs. Through these initiatives, Paterson Simons & Co. (Africa) Ltd., seeks to build trust,...