As part of our continued investment in engineering excellence and customer service, Paterson Simons recently completed a two-week intensive technical training programme for Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHC). The sessions took place at the Konecranes Gottwald Training Centre in Düsseldorf, Germany from 7th to 18th July 2025, with participation from Senior...

We are proud to recognise and commend our engineering teams for their exceptional dedication and expertise in conducting over 5,000 risk assessments over the past two years. Covering operations across West and Central Africa, these 5,200 risk assessments – conducted over the past two years in Ghana, Togo, Cameroon, and...

Paterson Simons is pleased to welcome Katherine Collins, who has recently joined the company as a Logistics Administrator. Based at our UK head office in Brighton, Katherine is a key addition to our dynamic and fast-paced Logistics team. In her role, she supports the coordination of shipments and logistics operations across the group, helping...

With the Konecranes Hydraulic Long-Life Filter, you can safely extend your hydraulic oil’s service life to up to 12,000 operating hours – almost three times longer than conventional filters. That means significantly less oil waste, reduced environmental impact, fewer maintenance stops, and lower operating costs! Wondering when it’s time to...

Monta, the Danish smart EV charging software platform, has published its 2025 ranking of the most reliable and high-performing EV chargers. This data-driven evaluation offers meaningful insights for hardware manufacturers, charge point operators (CPOs), and policymakers, helping to shape industry standards and expectations. Based on tens of thousands of live...

Nigeria have secured a record 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after mounting a dramatic second-half comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 in Rabat. Playing in front of a home crowd at the Olympic Stadium, the Atlas Lionesses took a commanding 2-0 lead before half-time with goals from...

The road to zero tailpipe emissions looks different for every terminal operator. With Konecranes, you can move toward electrification at a pace that suits your operations, thanks to a wide range of power options across its port equipment portfolio. While electrification is the clear direction for ports globally, breakbulk and...

We’re excited to welcome Lana Luqman, who has recently joined Paterson Simons as a Parts Co-ordinator. Lana will be based at our UK head office in Brighton and becomes one of the newest members of our energetic and fast-moving Parts Team. In her role, Lana will play a key part...

Paterson Simons is pleased to welcome Isabel Spavins, who has recently joined the company as a Parts Co-ordinator. Based at our UK head office in Brighton, Isabel is a fantastic new addition to our dynamic and fast-moving Parts Team. In her role, Isabel will be offering invaluable Customer Service to several Key...

Gold has been a defining element in West Africa’s development for centuries. It supported the emergence of influential empires, shaped trans-Saharan trade networks, and continues to play a significant role in the region’s contemporary economies. Its presence offers a lens through which to understand both the historical and ongoing dynamics...

The drive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions – spurred by regulations from the United Nations, European Union, and U.S. environmental legislation – has accelerated the global shift towards electric transportation over the past decade. Konecranes is firmly committed to making fully electric versions of its entire product portfolio available by...

Paterson Simons has been the official dealer for Franna for the last five years, supplying new units and supporting the original fleet that was previously in the region and unsupported. As part of this partnership with Franna, Paterson Simons offers comprehensive support – including spare parts, machine sales, and service...