THANK YOU TO OUR STAFF FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND HARD WORK AT LOME CONTAINER TERMINAL FOR THE LAST 8 YEARS
Paterson Simons is proud and happy about our journey & accomplishments reached at Lomé Container Terminal (LCT) over the past 8 years, particularly our investment in local talent, training, and development. ‘We are immensely grateful to our staff for their unwavering dedication and hard work over the past 8 years. Their...
WACT COMMISSIONS 16 NEW TERMINAL TRUCKS AT ONNE PORT
In March 2023, The West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) moved a step closer to realizing its vision of becoming the gateway to East Nigeria and beyond as it commissioned 16 brand new terminal trucks to boost efficiency and cargo handling operations at Onne Port, Rivers State. The additional container handling...
NEW: MANITOWOC CRANE GROUP GUIDANCE TO OWNERS & OPERATORS OF GROVE ROUGH TERRAIN CRANES ON TRAVELLING ON SLOPES
Crane operators need to exercise caution whenever operating Rough Terrain cranes on uneven surfaces. See below the new guidelines from Manitowoc for owners and operators of Grove Rough Terrain Cranes on traveling on slopes. Travel on slopes is permitted if the following conditions are met: GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. Travel must...
SUCCESSFUL TRAINING FOR A MAJOR MINING GROUP IN WEST AFRICA BY PASICO’S CERTIFICATION, INSPECTION AND TRAINING DIVISION (CIT)
Pasico Ghana, a subsidiary company of Paterson Simons, recently carried out practical and theory training for a major mining group in West Africa. This training was conducted through Pasico’s Certification, Inspection and Training Division (CIT). We will be conducting various operator training ranging from Rigger, Mobile Crane, Scaffold, Working at...
FUN FACT: DID YOU KNOW THAT PATERSON SIMONS HISTORY DATES BACK TO 1850?
Paterson Simons was established in the 1850s. One of the founders, William Ker, developed a close personal relationship with the Temenggong of Johore and was entrusted with managing his finances in 1853. This relationship granted Ker and his partners, William Paterson and Henry Minchin Simons, special business privileges. The company...
GET RID OF BLIND SPOTS WITH KONECRANES REVERSE CAMERA SYSTEM
Ever wished you had eyes in the back when reversing? The Konecranes reverse camera kit can be positioned anywhere to prevent blind spots, helping your drivers move large tonnages in a safe and efficient way! The camera combines a wide field of view with excellent image quality for reliable guidance....
IT’S TIME FOR INSPECTIONS TO GO DIGITAL
For as long as we’ve had heavy machinery, we’ve had daily and periodic inspections to make sure they’re in working order and safe to operate. In many markets, it is a legal requirement. And with good reason—inspections are critical to safety, maintenance efficiency, pre-emptive troubleshooting, managing costs, and optimizing the...
HAPPY EASTER FROM ALL OF US AT PATERSON SIMONS!
From all of us at Paterson Simons, we wish all our customers and partners a very happy Easter. ...
PASICO GHANA TAKES PART IN THE UK-GHANA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (UKGCC) SPORTS JAMBOREE!
Pasico Ghana, a subsidiary company of Paterson Simons, took part in the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) Sports Jamboree, held on 25th February 2023 at the Burma Camp Sports Complex, Accra – Ghana. This was a competitive sporting event exclusive to members of the UKGCC. It was a family-friendly event...
GOTTWALD MOBILE HARBOUR CRANE ASSEMBLY IN WESTDORPE, NETHERLANDS
Paterson Simons Service Manager Messan Guedou recently visited Europe to shadow an experienced Konecranes engineering team building a Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbour Crane (MHC) ordered by ICTSI for their operations at Matadi Gateway Terminal. He arrived in time to witness the boom assembly, fitting of boom to the crane, process...
SUCCESSFUL FORKLIFT TRAINING FOR THE US EMBASSY IN ACCRA BY PASICO’S CERTIFICATION, INSPECTION AND TRAINING DIVISION (CIT)
Pasico Ghana, a subsidiary company of Paterson Simons, recently carried out Forklift Training for the US Embassy in Accra, in February 2023. This training was conducted through Pasico’s Certification, Inspection and Training Division (CIT). The Forklift Training covered practical and theory modules. Forklift Theory Training by Pasico’s Certification, Inspection and...
PATERSON SIMONS ATTENDS & PRESENTS AT THE MCG (MANITOWOC CRANE GROUP – GROVE) CONFERENCE IN DUBAI
Paterson Simons attended the Manitowoc Middle East, Africa and CIS Dealer Meeting in Dubai in February 2023. Over 20+ Manitowoc dealers from around the region attended. Paterson Simons presented to fellow MEA dealers on ‘best practice’ at the conference. Thank you Manitowoc for this memorable event!...