The Zero Emission Port Alliance (ZEPA) aims to accelerate port decarbonization by making battery-electric container handling equipment affordable and accessible this decade. ZEPA has delivered three main deliverables to increase affordability and accessibility of battery-electric container handling equipment. Explore these resources and join the movement towards zero-emission ports! Read and...

Grove MEGATRAK® is considered to be the best off-road driveline on the market.  It uses an independent hydropneumatic system with hydraulic lockout on all wheels, allowing the wheels to remain on the ground at all times.  This reduces the stress and weight that is typically transferred between the axles. Hendrik...

Have you ever wished for a clear view behind your lift truck while reversing? The Konecranes Reverse Camera Kit offers a solution by eliminating blind spots, enabling operators to manoeuvre large loads safely and efficiently. Advanced Features for Safer Operations The camera delivers a 120° field of view with exceptional...

In a significant step towards advancing their capabilities in the electric vehicle (EV) charging sector, James Savoy our Group Technical Director recently had the privilege of visiting Kempower in Finland. This visit was part of an intensive training and certification program focused on the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of Kempower EV...

To our valued customers and partners, thank you for your continued support, trust, loyalty, and collaboration during this full and busy year.   As our industry changes and evolves, we are all united in sharing our commitment to advancing safety standards, sustainability, electrification and driving growth in the West &...

Paterson Simons along with our subsidiary Pasico Ghana have donated a transmission from a Manitou telehandler to the Auto Mechanical Workshop at Takoradi Technical University (TTU). The transmission, a vital component of the Manitou telehandler, will serve as a hands-on training tool for TTU students, equipping them with practical skills in operating, maintaining, and...

Paterson Simons has recently partnered with Stinis to become their sales and aftermarket representative for the renowned Dutch lifting equipment manufacturer in West and Central Africa. The agreement between Paterson Simons and Stinis represents a strategic move to enhance the availability and support of Stinis products in this region. This...

Konecranes Professional Took Kits: All the Service Tools You Need Whether you’re maintaining a single lift truck or managing an entire fleet, effective service and maintenance require skilled personnel, time, and the right tools. With an accurate assessment of necessary actions, you can extend the lifespan of parts and equipment. Konecranes offer a range of professional tool kits to...

The New Konecranes E-ACE Empty Container Handler, the electric model in the trusted Konecranes Liftace range, offers the same exceptional features, lifting attachments, and top-tier performance as the popular high quality & durable Konecranes Liftace empty container handler. As part of Konecranes’ ongoing development of Ecolifting products, the new Konecranes E-ACE Electric Empty Container Handler offers zero tailpipe emissions to meet the...

Did you know Konecranes’ origins trace back to 1910 with the founding of KONE Corporation, an electrical motor repair shop?  In 1933, Finland’s KONE Corporation began producing large Electric Overhead Traveling Cranes, initially serving customers in the pulp and paper and power industries. By 1936, the company expanded its manufacturing...

Paterson Simons has successfully commissioned two Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Cranes (MHCs) For International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) in Onne, Nigeria. These new Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor cranes for ICTSI Onne are expertly designed to deliver cost-effective and eco-efficient cargo handling, thanks to their electric drive concept. Known for their versatility,...

The Paterson Simons Group (including Pasico Ghana) Crane and Lifting Safety Conference, held on November 21st and 22nd November 2024 at the Western Serene Atlantic Hotel in Takoradi, Ghana, was a resounding success. As the fourth instalment of this event, the conference reinforced the Paterson Simons Group’s commitment to delivering...