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SAVE COSTS & UP PRODUCTIVITY INSTANTLY WITH KONECRANES INNOVATIVE FLOW DRIVE SOLUTION!

SAVE COSTS & UP PRODUCTIVITY INSTANTLY WITH KONECRANES INNOVATIVE FLOW DRIVE SOLUTION!

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By
Alisa Evans
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March 2024
How would you like to save up to 35% of the fuel cost running your Lifttrucks? How does a reduction of up to 35% in emissions sound to you? Would you like to increase productivity, instantly?   Improve your Reach Stackers productivity with Flow Drive – an innovation from Konecranes!...
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PATERSON SIMONS & TRELLEBORG RECENTLY CONDUCTED A JOINT VISIT TO MERIDIAN PORT SERVICES AND GHANA PORTS & HARBOURS AUTHORITY

PATERSON SIMONS & TRELLEBORG RECENTLY CONDUCTED A JOINT VISIT TO MERIDIAN PORT SERVICES AND GHANA PORTS & HARBOURS AUTHORITY

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By
Alisa Evans
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February 2024
Trelleborg and Paterson Simons recently conducted a joint visit to Meridian Port Services, (MPS), Tema and the Harbours Authority (GPHA) ports in Tema and Takoradi. Trelleborg Marine Systems supply fenders and other products through the Paterson Simons Group into Ghana. Paterson Simons supply ports across Ghana as well as ports...
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DID YOU KNOW THAT IN 1962, ALIMAK REVOLUTIONIZED THE APPROACH TO RACK-AND-PINION VERTICAL ACCESS SOLUTIONS BY INTRODUCING THE FIRST RACK-AND-PINION-DRIVEN CONSTRUCTION HOIST?

DID YOU KNOW THAT IN 1962, ALIMAK REVOLUTIONIZED THE APPROACH TO RACK-AND-PINION VERTICAL ACCESS SOLUTIONS BY INTRODUCING THE FIRST RACK-AND-PINION-DRIVEN CONSTRUCTION HOIST?

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By
Alisa Evans
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January 2024
Did you know that in 1962, Alimak revolutionized the approach to rack-and-pinion vertical access solutions by introducing the first rack-and-pinion-driven construction hoist? And in 2001, Alimak merged its operations with the Dutch company Hek, which has been producing industrial elevators, construction hoists and work platforms since 1961. Paterson Simons supply,...
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KONECRANES GOTTWALD MOBILE HARBOUR CRANE LUFFING CYLINDER REPLACEMENT FOR WEST AFRICA CONTAINER TERMINAL IN ONNE, NIGERIA

KONECRANES GOTTWALD MOBILE HARBOUR CRANE LUFFING CYLINDER REPLACEMENT FOR WEST AFRICA CONTAINER TERMINAL IN ONNE, NIGERIA

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By
Alisa Evans
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January 2024
Paterson Simons recently completed the replacement of a luffing cylinder for a Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbour Crane (MHC) at the West Africa Container Terminal in Onne, Nigeria (WACT). Luffing, in the context of crane operation, refers to adjusting the crane’s boom movement either inward (luffing in) or outward (luffing out)....
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GREAT TO CATCH UP WITH ANDREW PARTRIDGE FROM TERBERG!

GREAT TO CATCH UP WITH ANDREW PARTRIDGE FROM TERBERG!

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By
Alisa Evans
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January 2024
It was a pleasure reconnecting with Andrew Partridge from Terberg during a recent visit at our Brighton Head office last month. Since 2012, Paterson Simons has proudly served as Terberg distributors. The Terberg brand is renowned for its robust industrial automotive equipment, particularly their specialized port and yard tractors. These...
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GPHA TEMA TEAM VISIT TRELLEBORG MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN QINGDAO, CHINA

GPHA TEMA TEAM VISIT TRELLEBORG MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN QINGDAO, CHINA

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By
Alisa Evans
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January 2024
In October 2023, the GPHA Tema team, visited Trelleborg’s Qingdao-based manufacturing facility in China. This visit was part of a sale plus installation of over 100 pieces of fenders, made up of MV300, ANP300, ANP500 and SCN1400 models at the Tema Harbour. During the visit, Trelleborg provided comprehensive insights into...
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ADAPTING PORT INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE FUTURE: A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO BOLLARD DESIGN

ADAPTING PORT INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE FUTURE: A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO BOLLARD DESIGN

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By
Alisa Evans
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September 2023
As vessel sizes continue to expand, port congestion rises, weather patterns shift, and environmental regulations become more stringent, the imperative to upgrade and future-proof port infrastructure becomes increasingly evident. Among the pivotal components of port infrastructure, mooring systems, particularly bollards, hold paramount importance due to their profound implications for safety....
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DIVE INTO KONECRANES LIFT TRUCKS WORLDWIDE!

DIVE INTO KONECRANES LIFT TRUCKS WORLDWIDE!

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By
Alisa Evans
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August 2023
Following a long tradition of heavy-duty lift truck craftsmanship, Konecranes is dedicated to providing quality, high-performing lifting equipment that improves productivity, safety and eco-efficiency. Have a look at this wonderful resource from Konecranes – see the various industries, models, the history and customer successes from Konecranes Lift Trucks – built...
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7 TERBERG TRACTORS COMMISSIONED TO PORTS & TERMINAL MULTISERVICES LTD – TINCAN ISLAND, LAGOS, NIGERIA (PTML GRIMALDI)

7 TERBERG TRACTORS COMMISSIONED TO PORTS & TERMINAL MULTISERVICES LTD – TINCAN ISLAND, LAGOS, NIGERIA (PTML GRIMALDI)

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By
Alisa Evans
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July 2023
Paterson Simons recently commissioned and handed over 3 x Terberg RT283 RoRo Tractors and 4 x Terberg YT223 Yard Tractors to Ports & Terminal Multiservices Ltd – Tincan Island, Lagos, Nigeria (PTML GRIMALDI). These machines have been added to PTML Grimaldi’s existing fleet of Terberg RoRo and Yard Tractors. Christian...
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ICTSI INVESTS FURTHER IN DRC’S PORT OF MATADI, AS FIRST HYBRID RTGS TO AFRICA ARE DELIVERED BY KONECRANES

ICTSI INVESTS FURTHER IN DRC’S PORT OF MATADI, AS FIRST HYBRID RTGS TO AFRICA ARE DELIVERED BY KONECRANES

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By
Alisa Evans
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July 2023
Matadi Gateway Terminal (MGT), the container terminal operation of International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has unveiled new investments which it says will advance terminal efficiency and provide easier access to the Port of Matadi. The latest investments involve an order from MGT to...
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KONECRANES SMV 128 TC6 REACH STACKER OFFERS CUSTOMERS THE FLEXIBILITY TO HANDLE A WIDER VARIETY OF LIGHTER CONTAINERS WITH SAFETY & EFFICIENCY

KONECRANES SMV 128 TC6 REACH STACKER OFFERS CUSTOMERS THE FLEXIBILITY TO HANDLE A WIDER VARIETY OF LIGHTER CONTAINERS WITH SAFETY & EFFICIENCY

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By
Alisa Evans
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June 2023
Konecranes has recently introduced an exciting technical development in their lift trucks range. Not all containers are fully loaded when stuffed for transit or completely emptied when they reach their destination. So Konecranes has introduced the SMV 128 TC6 reach stacker for semi-laden and empty containers that can handle up to 12...
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THANK YOU TO OUR STAFF FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND HARD WORK AT LOME CONTAINER TERMINAL FOR THE LAST 8 YEARS

THANK YOU TO OUR STAFF FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND HARD WORK AT LOME CONTAINER TERMINAL FOR THE LAST 8 YEARS

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By
Alisa Evans
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May 2023
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...