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DID YOU KNOW WE HAVE BEEN A PROUD GROVE DEALER SINCE SIGNING UP AS COLES CRANES DEALERS BACK IN 1977?

DID YOU KNOW WE HAVE BEEN A PROUD GROVE DEALER SINCE SIGNING UP AS COLES CRANES DEALERS BACK IN 1977?

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By
Alisa Evans
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August 2023
Paterson Simons have been proudly associated with Grove as a dealer since our initial partnership with Coles Cranes back in 1977. In the early 1980s, Coles experienced a surge in crane exports, especially to the Middle East and North African markets. However, despite strong sales, profits were not satisfactory, leading...
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PATERSON SIMONS ATTENDS VERTIKAL DAYS 2023

PATERSON SIMONS ATTENDS VERTIKAL DAYS 2023

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By
Alisa Evans
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August 2023
In May 2023 members of the Paterson Simons UK team attended Vertikal Days, held in Peterborough. Vertikal Days is a specialist event with its core centred firmly around access platforms, cranes, telehandlers and associated lifting equipment for lifting professionals. Giving an unobstructed view of the industry’s latest products, the show...
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ENSURE YOUR CONTROL SYSTEM IS UP TO DATE

ENSURE YOUR CONTROL SYSTEM IS UP TO DATE

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By
Alisa Evans
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July 2023
Did you know that the MDL2 electronic control unit has become obsolete and is no longer supplied? It’s well-known that repairing old electronic control units is difficult, time wasting and sometimes not 100% reliable. It’s time to ensure a safe and reliable Control System for your Konecranes lift trucks.  ...
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7 TERBERG TRACTORS COMMISSIONED TO PORTS & TERMINAL MULTISERVICES LTD – TINCAN ISLAND, LAGOS, NIGERIA (PTML GRIMALDI)

7 TERBERG TRACTORS COMMISSIONED TO PORTS & TERMINAL MULTISERVICES LTD – TINCAN ISLAND, LAGOS, NIGERIA (PTML GRIMALDI)

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By
Alisa Evans
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July 2023
Paterson Simons recently commissioned and handed over 3 x Terberg RT283 RoRo Tractors and 4 x Terberg YT223 Yard Tractors to Ports & Terminal Multiservices Ltd – Tincan Island, Lagos, Nigeria (PTML GRIMALDI). These machines have been added to PTML Grimaldi’s existing fleet of Terberg RoRo and Yard Tractors. Christian...
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HELLO FROM OUR PATERSON SIMONS LOMÉ OFFICE!

HELLO FROM OUR PATERSON SIMONS LOMÉ OFFICE!

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By
Alisa Evans
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July 2023
Bonjour from our Togo office! Paterson Simons & Co. Togo SARL U is one of our ‘on-the-ground’ subsidiaries in West Africa. Opened in 2014, our Lomé office is a dedicated lifting solutions and service provider for the Togo market. Contact details: Paterson Simons & Co. Togo SARL U Attiégou, Route...
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PATERSON SIMONS CONDUCTS TECHNCAL JCB TRAINING FOR GHANA PORTS & HARBOURS AUTHORITY

PATERSON SIMONS CONDUCTS TECHNCAL JCB TRAINING FOR GHANA PORTS & HARBOURS AUTHORITY

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By
Alisa Evans
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July 2023
Paterson Simons recently conducted technical JCB training for Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA), in Uttoxeter. The training focused on the JCB model TLT35D 2WD and was provided to both GPHA and Pasico Ghana, a subsidiary of Paterson Simons. In 2019, GPHA purchased 22 JCB TLT35D Teletruks, and this year...
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ICTSI INVESTS FURTHER IN DRC’S PORT OF MATADI, AS FIRST HYBRID RTGS TO AFRICA ARE DELIVERED BY KONECRANES

ICTSI INVESTS FURTHER IN DRC’S PORT OF MATADI, AS FIRST HYBRID RTGS TO AFRICA ARE DELIVERED BY KONECRANES

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By
Alisa Evans
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July 2023
Matadi Gateway Terminal (MGT), the container terminal operation of International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has unveiled new investments which it says will advance terminal efficiency and provide easier access to the Port of Matadi. The latest investments involve an order from MGT to...
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SUCCESSFUL GROVE CRANES TECHNICAL TRAINING FOR LARGE MINING COMPANY IN MAURITANIA

SUCCESSFUL GROVE CRANES TECHNICAL TRAINING FOR LARGE MINING COMPANY IN MAURITANIA

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By
Alisa Evans
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June 2023
Paterson Simons recently carried out technical Grove Rough Terrain (GRT) & All Terrain Cranes (GMK) training for a large mining company in Mauritania. The comprehensive technical training included maintenance procedures, electronic diagrams, and a GRT test. These instructive sessions were held in Niella. Our thanks to trainers Mirco and Matteo....
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KONECRANES SMV25-1200C FORKLIFT COMMISSIONED TO MINUSMA IN BAMAKO, MALI

KONECRANES SMV25-1200C FORKLIFT COMMISSIONED TO MINUSMA IN BAMAKO, MALI

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By
Alisa Evans
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June 2023
Paterson Simons recently commissioned & delivered a Konecranes SMV25-1200C Forklift, on behalf of Konecranes, to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission In Mali (MINUSMA), in Bamako. MINUSMA is a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali. The Konecranes SMV25-1200C  Forklift will be used for project cargo handling. Konecranes range of...
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PATERSON SIMONS ATTENDS THE KONECRANES LIFT TRUCKS PARTNER CONFERENCE 2023 IN SWEDEN

PATERSON SIMONS ATTENDS THE KONECRANES LIFT TRUCKS PARTNER CONFERENCE 2023 IN SWEDEN

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By
Alisa Evans
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June 2023
In their first face to face worldwide dealer event since 2019 Konecranes took the opportunity to update their dealers on the latest strategies to improve the current supply chain shortages affecting both machine and parts deliveries. Konecranes also shared their development plans for the electrification of their range – and...
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REDUCE COSTS & GO GREEN BY KNOWING WHEN TO CHANGE YOUR HYDRAULIC OIL!

REDUCE COSTS & GO GREEN BY KNOWING WHEN TO CHANGE YOUR HYDRAULIC OIL!

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By
Alisa Evans
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June 2023
Do you know when to change your hydraulic oil? With Konecranes TRUCONNECT Premium+ (which can be retrofitted) your hydraulic oil will last up to 3 or more times longer. Here’s how: – yourKONECRANES.com uses color-coded KPIs with a traffic light system. – Rather than change oil at intervals recommended by...
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KONECRANES SMV 128 TC6 REACH STACKER OFFERS CUSTOMERS THE FLEXIBILITY TO HANDLE A WIDER VARIETY OF LIGHTER CONTAINERS WITH SAFETY & EFFICIENCY

KONECRANES SMV 128 TC6 REACH STACKER OFFERS CUSTOMERS THE FLEXIBILITY TO HANDLE A WIDER VARIETY OF LIGHTER CONTAINERS WITH SAFETY & EFFICIENCY

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By
Alisa Evans
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June 2023
Konecranes has recently introduced an exciting technical development in their lift trucks range. Not all containers are fully loaded when stuffed for transit or completely emptied when they reach their destination. So Konecranes has introduced the SMV 128 TC6 reach stacker for semi-laden and empty containers that can handle up to 12...