In May 2025, Paterson Simons engineers from Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo successfully completed the Fogmaker Installation and Troubleshooting Training held in Tema, Ghana. Delivered by Fogmaker International trainer Martin Lindblom, the intensive programme combined both theoretical and practical modules designed to equip participants with advanced technical knowledge in high-pressure water...

Paterson Simons conducted a specialised Konecranes Lifttrucks Technical Training session in Dakar, Senegal, to further enhance the technical expertise of the DP World Dakar workshop team. This intensive five-day programme blended theoretical instruction with practical hands-on experience, equipping participants with the skills to effectively maintain and troubleshoot Konecranes Lifttrucks. The training was delivered by Kamel Ali, Group Port Services...

Earlier this month a few of our engineers successfully completed Manitou’s technical training on the MHT-X-11250 telehandler in South Africa. The course combined technical and hands-on learning, giving participants an in-depth understanding of the telehandler’s advanced systems and capabilities. This training ensures Pasico Ghana (PSAL Group) engineers are not only...

As part of our continued investment in engineering excellence and customer service, Paterson Simons recently completed a two-week intensive technical training programme for Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHC). The sessions took place at the Konecranes Gottwald Training Centre in Düsseldorf, Germany from 7th to 18th July 2025, with participation from Senior...

Paterson Simons recently conducted a Konecranes Lifttrucks Technical Training session for Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Benin Workshop team. This comprehensive training, tailored for technicians and maintenance personnel, combined both theoretical and practical learning components to strengthen the team’s technical capabilities. The training was conducted in French. The programme focused on two key areas of Konecranes lift trucks: Hydraulic Systems:...

Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) and Paterson Simons staff attended Konecranes Lift trucks extensive service and technical training on the latest Konecranes C-series reach stackers, in Sweden. This comprehensive training covered safety protocols, operational procedures, emergency measures, product identification, environmental impact, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, fluid and coolant management,...

Recently our Pasico Ghana CIT Inspectors and Engineers underwent intensive training.(Pasico Ghana is a subsidiary of Paterson Simons). This was both Inspectors training and Train the Trainer (TTT) teachers training. Inspectors Training: Through CICB we provided dedicated training for individuals involved in the inspection of equipment for 3rd party certification purposes. The content of this training is focused on best practices for inspection, regulatory requirements, reporting and more. The program...

Good and well trained crane operators and riggers are not the only prerequisite to successfully complete safe lifting operations. A busy lifting site may cover a wide area and involve third parties and vehicles directly connected with the lift or otherwise working around the designated area. Risk is everywhere. Strong...

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...

In February, Paterson Simons conducted Manitou Factory training for operators from Cocoa Marketing Company Ghana LTD (CMC) in Ancenis, France. This training precedes the delivery of 22 x Manitou ME450 5t Electric Forklifts to CMC, scheduled for April this year. These forklifts will expand CMC’s existing fleet of equipment, supporting...

Paterson Simons is dedicated to continuous staff training and development. In support of our team members Isaac Blankson and Daniel Baako at Pasico Ghana, (a subsidiary of Paterson Simons), we engaged the expertise of our longstanding training partner, LMI South Africa. Together, we conducted a comprehensive Virtual Personal Productivity training...