Konecranes engine control function is designed to further extend the lifetime of its Generation C Forklifts and Empty Container Handlers while cutting emissions and operational costs. In addition to the familiar “Start and Stop” function – which automatically powers down the truck when idling or when the operator exits the...

Paterson Simons is delighted to honour Paul Rogers, Manitowoc Africa Director, as he begins an exciting new chapter with Manitowoc Europe! We have had the privilege of working closely with Paul for over 22 years, and during this time his leadership, expertise, and commitment have left a lasting mark on our partnership and the wider...

Paterson Simons is proud to announce our partnership with Kempower, becoming the official sales and aftermarket representative for the brand across West and Central Africa. This collaboration marks Kempower’s first entry into the African market and a significant milestone in expanding access to advanced DC fast charging technology across the region. By combining...

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...

We are proud to recognise and commend our engineering teams for their exceptional dedication and expertise in conducting over 5,000 risk assessments over the past two years. Covering operations across West and Central Africa, these 5,200 risk assessments – conducted over the past two years in Ghana, Togo, Cameroon, and...

Paterson Simons is pleased to welcome Katherine Collins, who has recently joined the company as a Logistics Administrator. Based at our UK head office in Brighton, Katherine is a key addition to our dynamic and fast-paced Logistics team. In her role, she supports the coordination of shipments and logistics operations across the group, helping...

With the Konecranes Hydraulic Long-Life Filter, you can safely extend your hydraulic oil’s service life to up to 12,000 operating hours – almost three times longer than conventional filters. That means significantly less oil waste, reduced environmental impact, fewer maintenance stops, and lower operating costs! Wondering when it’s time to...

Monta, the Danish smart EV charging software platform, has published its 2025 ranking of the most reliable and high-performing EV chargers. This data-driven evaluation offers meaningful insights for hardware manufacturers, charge point operators (CPOs), and policymakers, helping to shape industry standards and expectations. Based on tens of thousands of live...

Nigeria have secured a record 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after mounting a dramatic second-half comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 in Rabat. Playing in front of a home crowd at the Olympic Stadium, the Atlas Lionesses took a commanding 2-0 lead before half-time with goals from...

The road to zero tailpipe emissions looks different for every terminal operator. With Konecranes, you can move toward electrification at a pace that suits your operations, thanks to a wide range of power options across its port equipment portfolio. While electrification is the clear direction for ports globally, breakbulk and...

We’re excited to welcome Lana Luqman, who has recently joined Paterson Simons as a Parts Co-ordinator. Lana will be based at our UK head office in Brighton and becomes one of the newest members of our energetic and fast-moving Parts Team. In her role, Lana will play a key part...

Paterson Simons is pleased to welcome Isabel Spavins, who has recently joined the company as a Parts Co-ordinator. Based at our UK head office in Brighton, Isabel is a fantastic new addition to our dynamic and fast-moving Parts Team. In her role, Isabel will be offering invaluable Customer Service to several Key...