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Franna AT 40 Walkaround Animation

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Alisa Evans
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February 2021
The AT 40 is the newest addition to the Franna pick and carry portfolio, incorporating the latest technology with engineering excellence. With a huge maximum lift capacity of 40 tonne (44 USt), this articulated crane boasts 44% more load moment than the Franna MAC 25. This walkaround animation highlights some...
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VOLATILE, UNCERTAIN MARKET – 2021 IS NOT EXPECTED TO BE MUCH DIFFERENT

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Alisa Evans
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February 2021
2020 commenced with a heavy dose of uncertainty, marred by series of lockdowns which crippled businesses. While countries across the globe struggled to contend with the various stringent lockdown restrictions, we experienced severe disruption and delays in moving cargo into West Africa for our customers. COVID-19 has dealt a disproportionately...
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PATERSON SIMONS APPOINTED AS WEST AFRICA DISTRIBUTOR FOR FRANNA

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Alisa Evans
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December 2020
We are pleased to announce that Paterson Simons has been appointed as authorised Franna distributor in West Africa. Paterson Simons will provide full coverage including spare parts, machine sales and service support to the following territories: Burkina Faso, Benin, Ghana, Liberia, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone,...
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Konecranes Lifttruck News!

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John Traynor
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August 2020
We have news of some exciting developments coming up at Konecranes Lifttrucks see We have news of some exciting developments coming up at Konecranes Lifttrucks see: https://countdown.kclifttrucks.com/for more!...
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PSAL Board New Appointment

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John Traynor
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August 2020
Paterson Simons [PSAL] has invited James Savoy to join the board of directors of PSAL in the role of Group Technical Director. James has been working for PSAL for over 10 years and brings considerable experience to the board. He joined us initially for a port service contract in Apapa,...
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Going Underground

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John Traynor
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August 2020
Whether it is atop a Ship to Shore Gantry Crane, a Rubber Tyred Gantry Crane or working on an Overhead Crane we are used to working at height. In fact CIT, the certification, inspection and training division of Pasico Ghana is well known for running a popular Working At Height...
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Konecranes Gottwald Training 2020

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John Traynor
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July 2020
2020 has presented challenges for many businesses. As a result new ways of working have had to be found. West African borders have been closed closed, travel is restricted and delivery of our usual programme of technical training has had to be rethought. The screenshot above shows the result: this...
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Corona Virus Update July 2020

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Alisa Evans
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July 2020
Paterson Simons continues to work hard to support customers despite supply chain logistical issues, West African border closures and the consequences of that. 100% of the staff are working full time and the UK office has now partially re-opened to a limited number of staff. UK HSE best practice dictates...
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UK Office Closure June 26 and June 29, 2020

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John Traynor
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June 2020
Paterson Simons will be exceptionally closing its UK office for 2 days at the end of June 2020 to allow for IT upgrades and a restructuring of the office to enable it to re-open as the COVID19 pandemic eases in the UK. The office will be closed on Friday 26th...
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Coronavirus Update

Coronavirus Update

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By
Alisa Evans
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March 2020
Dear Customer The Covid-19 (coronavirus) infection has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation. The health and wellbeing of our stakeholders is our top priority and we are constantly monitoring official advice and the situation on the ground in all of the territories...
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Paterson Simons joins PEMA

Paterson Simons joins PEMA

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Alisa Evans
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February 2020
PEMA is the premier port equipment manufacturing industry body, and represents the interests of the sector world-wide. Paterson Simons, as dealers for a number of world-class brands and PEMA members, such as Konecranes, Manitou, Terberg and Manitowoc felt it essential to join our partners in this essential forum. John Traynor,...
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Mobicrane advances women in tough industry

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Alisa Evans
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January 2020
Paterson Simons’s recently completed training and assessment of four Mobicrane operators at the Mobicrane yard in Takoradi, Ghana. Pasico conducted 3-day theory and practical electric forklift training with Alidu Shamo, Charles Amon Kotey, Joseph Baidoo and Juliana Boakye. All candidates passed with above average marks. Significantly, Juliana is Mobicranes’s first...