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PERSEUS MINING: A Grove Rebuild

PERSEUS MINING: A Grove Rebuild

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Alisa Evans
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April 2016
Rebuilding is an economical alternative to extend a crane’s life. Cranes are completely rebuilt, from the bare frame to a new paint job.  Paterson Simons has facilities and engineering skills capable of rebuilding mobile hydraulic and lattice boom crawler cranes. The machine is completely disassembled to its frame and rebuilt...
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Manitou Parts Worldwide: An Incredible Journey

Manitou Parts Worldwide: An Incredible Journey

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Alisa Evans
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April 2016
  Watch a short and interesting video of the Manitou Spare Parts Process here...
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Are you ready for the Verified Gross Mass regulations?

Are you ready for the Verified Gross Mass regulations?

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Alisa Evans
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April 2016
The new VGM Regulations come into effect 1 July 2016, here’s the top ten things to know. The IMO SOLAS Chapter VI amendment, requiring a container to have a verified gross mass (VGM) before it can be loaded to a vessel, comes into effect 1 July. This means that after 30...
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UPDATE: Winner announced Manitou MT1337SL Model.

UPDATE: Winner announced Manitou MT1337SL Model.

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Alisa Evans
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April 2016
David Naude from Group 5 was the lucky winner of our Manitou competition.  Well done David! Check back soon foir images of the prize handover....
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Now Available! Rack and Pinion lifts from Alimak Hek

Now Available! Rack and Pinion lifts from Alimak Hek

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Alisa Evans
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March 2016
Paterson Simons recently signed up as dealers for all Alimak Hek lifts. Alimak Hek engineers pioneered the use of rack and pinion drive systems for the movement of men and materials, and today, Alimak Hek is the world’s leading manufacturer of rack and pinion vertical access equipment, including a modular...
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JOB OFFER: Senior Electrical Engineer needed in Togo

JOB OFFER: Senior Electrical Engineer needed in Togo

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Alisa Evans
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March 2016
Please contact j.savoy@patersonsimons.com with your CV Accommodation – Provided Transport – Provided Flights and Visa – Provided Laptop and Phone – Provided 3 months work, 3 weeks leave. JOB PURPOSE: Provide electrical and electronic engineering support for contract teams, ensuring requisite standards are adhered to with all related documentation completed. Provide technical...
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DANA TE-30 now available on Konecranes C-Model Lift Trucks

DANA TE-30 now available on Konecranes C-Model Lift Trucks

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Alisa Evans
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March 2016
Konecranes recently made available the DANA TE-30 transmission in all of it’s new C-Generation Lift Trucks. Dana Holding Corporation recently unveiled the Spicer® TE30 powershift transmission, designed for reach stackers and heavy-duty forklift trucks with an optimized drivetrain system for greater fuel economy and lower cost of ownership. Compatible with engines ranging...
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MPS TERMINAL, GHANA: RTGs – Its All About Excellent Support.

MPS TERMINAL, GHANA: RTGs – Its All About Excellent Support.

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Alisa Evans
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February 2016
“For us, the only way for the yard to increase its capacity was to convert the operation from reach stackers to RTGs. The conversion to Konecranes RTGs gave us an additional 25 percent throughput capacity by increasing the number of slots”, says MPS CEO Mohamed Samara. Meridian Port Services Ltd. (MPS),...
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Hoists & Rigging there when you need it

Hoists & Rigging there when you need it

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By
Alisa Evans
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February 2016
In partnership with Lifting Gear UK we provide a wide range of necessary lifting accessories throughout the region. Download our comprehensive catalogue here and find: Slings & Loose Gear Lifting Beams Hoists, Blocks & Winches Clamps & Trolleys Crane Site Equipment Concrete, Stone & Muck Handling Forklift Truck Accessories Trucks...
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Crane Essentials: Grease Gun with Cartridge

Crane Essentials: Grease Gun with Cartridge

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Alisa Evans
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February 2016
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Hoists & Rigging: Now Where you Need it.

Hoists & Rigging: Now Where you Need it.

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Alisa Evans
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February 2016
In partnership with Lifting Gear UK we provide a wide range of necessary lifting accessories throughout the region. Download our comprehensive catalogue here and find: – Slings & Loose Gear – Lifting Beams – Hoists, Blocks & Winches – Clamps & Trolleys – Crane Site Equipment – Concrete, Stone & Muck –...
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Doveish Fed good for gold

Doveish Fed good for gold

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Alisa Evans
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February 2016
Gold futures surged to a three-month high at the beginning of February; the precious metal is up by more than 6% over the last month ( its biggest monthly advance in a year) and the spot price remained high at $1,125 in London trading (2/2/16), a level that some analysts have cited...