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...

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...

We are pleased to share that Newmont, one of the world’s leading gold producers, is featured in Endeavour Magazine. The article offers an insightful look into Newmont’s operations and ongoing commitment to excellence in Ghana and beyond. We have been privileged to partner with Newmont for over 15 years, supporting operations at both of the company’s mines in Ghana....

Paterson Simons attended the Investing in African Mining Indaba, held in Cape Town from 3 – 6 February 2025. As Africa’s leading mining investment event, the Mining Indaba is dedicated to driving the successful capitalisation and development of the continent’s mining sector. With a legacy spanning over 30 years, the event brings together...

Smooth, reliable boom operation is essential for every lifting job. Proper boom greasing plays a crucial role in maintaining your crane’s performance, enhancing safety, and maximising your return on investment. Manitowoc’s maintenance guidelines include a detailed boom lubrication schedule to ensure longevity and ease of operation.   Why is the right grease important? Manitowoc specifies the correct lubricants for...

Paterson Simons organized comprehensive theoretical & practical training on Grove cranes, for our Takoradi based engineers. Theoretical training was provided at our Takoradi Training Centre, while practical training on Grove cranes, was conducted at Mobicrane, a rental company in Takoradi. We extend our congratulations to all participants for their active...

Paterson Simons recently delivered a Grove GMK6300-1 to a mining customer. This was their first modern pinned boom all terrain crane. The customer’s operators had experience with fixed lattice boom crawler cranes and full power boom rough terrain cranes but were not familiar with the multiple configurations of a pinned...

Paterson Simons Group recently hosted comprehensive training sessions at our Takoradi Training Centre, tailored specifically for the Newmont Ahafo North community members as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The various training courses included: Mobile Crane, Forklift, Elevated Work Platform, Rigger and Telehandler training, and encompassed both theoretical...

The Paterson Simons team, dedicated to the Newmont Ahafo South contract were honoured as Safety Champions for the month of November 2023. The evaluation criteria for this award included: Housekeeping Critical Control Verification (CCV), which encompasses: -Ensuring the completion of the Risk Assessment before job execution. -Understanding the task and...

Pasico Ghana currently have stock of the A2B cable, as this is a critical component of the crane’s safety system. If the cable is damaged the crane can only be operated through bypassing the safety system. Operating the crane with the system bypassed is a major cause of accidents. Replacing...

Paterson Simons was in attendance at the 2024 Investing in African Mining Indaba held in Cape Town from February 5th to 8th. The Mining Indaba is a premier event dedicated to advancing the capitalization and development of mining ventures across Africa. We experienced a very positive and optimistic outlook from attendees at...

The Grove GRT8100 rough-terrain crane was awarded “Crane of the Year” at an awards ceremony in Dubai by Construction Machinery Middle East (CMME), a leading regional publication for the heavy machinery sector in the Middle East. 13,000 people voted across 20 categories to select the best and most popular machinery...