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THE BENEFITS OF USING THE COIL RAM ATTACHMENT ON A KONECRANES FORKLIFT

THE BENEFITS OF USING THE COIL RAM ATTACHMENT ON A KONECRANES FORKLIFT

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By
Alisa Evans
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February 2022
The coil ram attachment for a Konecranes forklift is a solid bar mounted at the front of the forklift. This can be used to easily lift and carry many types of coiled material. The coil ram attachment has rounded edges, which reduces the chance of damage to the inner coils. Using the coil...
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CUSTOMER UPDATE: NEW CONTACT DETAILS

CUSTOMER UPDATE: NEW CONTACT DETAILS

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By
Alisa Evans
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February 2022
To our customers, to help us better route your enquiries, please note the following: In order to channel communications effectively, we’re introduced these email addresses and would be grateful if our customers can use these to get speedy responses: For parts enquiries, please email: parts@patersonsimons.com For confirmation on delivery time...
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WHITEPAPER: CHOOSING THE RIGHT ENERGY SOURCE FOR YOUR LIFT TRUCKS

WHITEPAPER: CHOOSING THE RIGHT ENERGY SOURCE FOR YOUR LIFT TRUCKS

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By
Alisa Evans
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February 2022
The type of energy you use to power your lift trucks can have a significant effect on your business. Whether it’s liquid fuel or electricity, you need to consider how much it costs, the logistics of getting it to your trucks and its efficiency. Download this very good Whitepaper from...
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SIX KONECRANES 16W RTGS JOIN FLEET AT APMT APAPA!

SIX KONECRANES 16W RTGS JOIN FLEET AT APMT APAPA!

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By
Alisa Evans
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February 2022
Six Konecranes 16W Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) Cranes were commissioned and handed over to APMT Apapa in September 2021 by the Paterson Simons team. These 6 RTGs add to the existing fleet of Konecranes RTGs at APMT Apapa. The RTGs have a lifting capacity of 41 tons each and are...
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THE PORT OF HELSINGBORG ADOPTS TERBERG FULLY ELECTRIC TERMINAL TRACTORS

THE PORT OF HELSINGBORG ADOPTS TERBERG FULLY ELECTRIC TERMINAL TRACTORS

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By
Alisa Evans
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February 2022
This article originally appeared on Terberg Special Vehicles here The Port of Helsingborg is working hard to become a fossil-free port and strengthen its position as Sweden’s most sustainable port. Four YT203EV terminal tractors started operation at the end of 2021. The entire fleet will be electric in the near...
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SIX GOOD REASONS TO BUY ORIGINAL PARTS FOR YOUR CRANE

SIX GOOD REASONS TO BUY ORIGINAL PARTS FOR YOUR CRANE

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By
Alisa Evans
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February 2022
This article originally appeared on Manitowoc-lookingup.com here Using counterfeit parts in your crane can have devastating consequences. In this article we look at six good reasons not to take the risk. Operating cranes with counterfeit parts can have fatal repercussions, yet many companies are trying to save a few dollars...
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PATERSON SIMONS AWARDS FULL SCHOLARSHIPS TO TWO TAKORADI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS!

PATERSON SIMONS AWARDS FULL SCHOLARSHIPS TO TWO TAKORADI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS!

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By
Alisa Evans
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January 2022
Paterson Simons, via its subsidiary Pasico Ghana, awarded full scholarships to two Takoradi Technical University (TTU) students at the University’s 6th Congregational Ceremony, on 18th December 2021. Tina Ansah & Moses Essel Ahun from Pasico Ghana attended the ceremony.   In May 2021, Pasico Ghana, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with...
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TERBERG YT193 TRACTOR SUCCESSFULLY COMMISSIONED AND DELIVERED TO UNION CAMEROUNAISE DE BRASSERIES (UCB) IN CAMEROON

TERBERG YT193 TRACTOR SUCCESSFULLY COMMISSIONED AND DELIVERED TO UNION CAMEROUNAISE DE BRASSERIES (UCB) IN CAMEROON

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By
Alisa Evans
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January 2022
A Terberg YT193 Tractor was successfully commissioned and delivered to Union Camerounaise de Brasseries (UCB)  in November 2021.  A second Terberg Tractor is due to be shipped in July 2022. Engineer Henry Kugbe from Paterson Simons handed over the equipment to Mr Whalen KADJI. The Terberg YT193 Tractor will help increase...
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SIX KONECRANES LIFT TRUCKS SUCCESSFULLY COMMISSIONED AND DELIVERED TO LA RÉGIE DU TERMINAL À CONTENEURS IN CAMEROON, WEST AFRICA

SIX KONECRANES LIFT TRUCKS SUCCESSFULLY COMMISSIONED AND DELIVERED TO LA RÉGIE DU TERMINAL À CONTENEURS IN CAMEROON, WEST AFRICA

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By
Alisa Evans
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January 2022
Five Konecranes SMV4532TCE5 Reach stackers and a Konecranes SMV6-7ECC90 Empty Container Handler were successfully commissioned and delivered to La Régie du Terminal à Conteneurs (RTC Douala) in November 2021. The Paterson Simons team assembled and commissioned these six lift trucks. Training was carried out for the Konecranes machines in French...
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NEW CARER A140-160S: SMALL IN FOOTPRINT, HIGH IN CAPACITY

NEW CARER A140-160S: SMALL IN FOOTPRINT, HIGH IN CAPACITY

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By
Alisa Evans
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January 2022
With the launch of the A140-160-Short, Carer expands the brand’s range of AS series electric forklifts, with capacities up to 35,000lbs, at a 24-inch load center. As a result of the ongoing success of the A series in these and other sectors, the vision of the A140-160S was to maintain...
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PATERSON SIMONS & KONECRANES SUCCESSFULLY DELIVER 4 NEW RTGS TO CONAKRY TERMINAL IN GUINEA

PATERSON SIMONS & KONECRANES SUCCESSFULLY DELIVER 4 NEW RTGS TO CONAKRY TERMINAL IN GUINEA

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By
Alisa Evans
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December 2021
Four new Konecranes Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) Cranes were successfully delivered to Conakry Terminal, a subsidiary of Bolloré Ports, on 2 November 2021. The RTGs were signed off on the 8th November 2021 and the commissioning and delivery was completed by the Paterson Simons and Konecranes teams. These next-generation 2021...
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FRANNA AT22 COMMISSIONED TO LARGE MINING CUSTOMER IN GHANA

FRANNA AT22 COMMISSIONED TO LARGE MINING CUSTOMER IN GHANA

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By
Alisa Evans
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December 2021
Paterson Simons, supplied, commissioned and handed over a Franna AT22 to a large mining customer in Ghana. The Franna AT22 is a mid-sized, mobile pick and carry crane with a maximum lifting capacity of 22t and a maximum main boom length of 19.9m.  Franna’s patented Dynamic LMI system is designed to...