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JOB OFFER: Senior Electrical Engineer needed in Togo

JOB OFFER: Senior Electrical Engineer needed in Togo

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Alisa Evans
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March 2016
Please contact j.savoy@patersonsimons.com with your CV Accommodation – Provided Transport – Provided Flights and Visa – Provided Laptop and Phone – Provided 3 months work, 3 weeks leave. JOB PURPOSE: Provide electrical and electronic engineering support for contract teams, ensuring requisite standards are adhered to with all related documentation completed. Provide technical...
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DANA TE-30 now available on Konecranes C-Model Lift Trucks

DANA TE-30 now available on Konecranes C-Model Lift Trucks

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Alisa Evans
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March 2016
Konecranes recently made available the DANA TE-30 transmission in all of it’s new C-Generation Lift Trucks. Dana Holding Corporation recently unveiled the Spicer® TE30 powershift transmission, designed for reach stackers and heavy-duty forklift trucks with an optimized drivetrain system for greater fuel economy and lower cost of ownership. Compatible with engines ranging...
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Hoists & Rigging: Now Where you Need it.

Hoists & Rigging: Now Where you Need it.

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Alisa Evans
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February 2016
In partnership with Lifting Gear UK we provide a wide range of necessary lifting accessories throughout the region. Download our comprehensive catalogue here and find: – Slings & Loose Gear – Lifting Beams – Hoists, Blocks & Winches – Clamps & Trolleys – Crane Site Equipment – Concrete, Stone & Muck –...
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Doveish Fed good for gold

Doveish Fed good for gold

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Alisa Evans
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February 2016
Gold futures surged to a three-month high at the beginning of February; the precious metal is up by more than 6% over the last month ( its biggest monthly advance in a year) and the spot price remained high at $1,125 in London trading (2/2/16), a level that some analysts have cited...
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Highlights of the Trelleborg Barometer Report

Highlights of the Trelleborg Barometer Report

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Alisa Evans
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February 2016
This year, Trelleborg explored the issues, challenges and opportunities that the marine industry is facing, and where applicable has taken a look back over the last five years to see how attitudes to investment, maintenance and quality have changed over time. CAPEX AND OPEX UP AS PREDICTED – Spend has...
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Africa’s first C-Generation ECH for Tarzan Enterprises in Ghana.

Africa’s first C-Generation ECH for Tarzan Enterprises in Ghana.

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Alisa Evans
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January 2016
A brand new C-Generation Empty Container Handler (ECH) SMV 6/7 ECC 90 was delivered to Tarzan Enterprises, providers of backbone logistics to Ghana’s Cocoa Industry for over 35 years. What makes the occasion more special is that it is Africa’s 1st C-Generation version of this Konecranes machine. ABOVE: Nabih Hamoui, Executive Director at Tarzan is handed...
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Maintaining an elite standard across West Africa.

Maintaining an elite standard across West Africa.

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Alisa Evans
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December 2015
Premier crane manufacturer Manitowoc recently completed an audit of our sales and service facilities as part of their Partner Development Program. The 2-day audit process was conducted by Paul Rogers, sales director MCG Africa, Betrand Guillaume, sales manager French speaking Africa (FSA), & Paulo Costa, mobile product manager (FSA). The process included checking our records,...
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High Praise from Sierra Rutile for Senior Engineer Godwin Awadzi.

High Praise from Sierra Rutile for Senior Engineer Godwin Awadzi.

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Alisa Evans
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November 2015
Godwin Awadzi, senior crane engineer at our Heavy Lift Solutions (West Africa) division in Takoradi recently received a glowing commendation from our customer Sierra Rutile after a recent visit to the Port of Nitti in Sierra Leone to test their “Stiff-Leg” derrick crane. Mr Ford, Project Engineer and Mr Prentice, Project...
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GPHA Customer training at Konecranes

GPHA Customer training at Konecranes

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October 2015
Paterson Simons Parts Coordinator Sertoria Costa recently accompanied members of Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority (GPHA) to Konecranes, Sweden for a two-day training course. Justice Ntarmah – Material Officer, Ekow Bentil Entsuah – Materials Manager, Charles Ofosuhene – Materials Supervisor, Alec Douglas Oppong – Procurement Manager, Johnson Nana Amankwah – Procurement Officer and James Anquandah – Stores Manager attended...
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African Ports Rising: In-depth Report including Infographics and Downloads.

African Ports Rising: In-depth Report including Infographics and Downloads.

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Alisa Evans
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October 2015
Huge sums of money are being ploughed into West Africa’s ports, and not before time, but will a regional hub on this part of the continent emerge? The past five years have seen many ports along the West Africa coast transformed, as private investment has led to the development of...
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CONTAINER BULK HANDLING (CBH): REVOLUTIONIZING MINING LOGISTICS

CONTAINER BULK HANDLING (CBH): REVOLUTIONIZING MINING LOGISTICS

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Alisa Evans
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September 2015
CODELCO, the largest copper producing company in the world has revolutionized mining logistics of its copper concentrate. It has re-engineered bulk handling, using a completely sealed zero material loss system from the mine to the hatch of the ship at Puerto Angamos in Mejillones, Chile. The traditional method of bulk...
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APMT, Nigeria: Africa’s second largest Port gets the green light.

APMT, Nigeria: Africa’s second largest Port gets the green light.

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Alisa Evans
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August 2015
APMT, the global terminal network with 200 port and inland services operations in 58 countries around the globe, will invest over US$2 billion dollars in a new port in Nigeria, which will be the second largest port in Africa after Port Said. This is the single largest investment made by the company, according to the...