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TECHNICAL TRAINING & FACTORY VISIT AT THE KONECRANES LIFTTRUCKS FACTORY IN MARKARYD, SWEDEN FOR GHANA PORTS AND HARBOURS AUTHORITY & PATERSON SIMONS

TECHNICAL TRAINING & FACTORY VISIT AT THE KONECRANES LIFTTRUCKS FACTORY IN MARKARYD, SWEDEN FOR GHANA PORTS AND HARBOURS AUTHORITY & PATERSON SIMONS

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By
Alisa Evans
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November 2023
Konecranes Lifttrucks recently hosted a two week visit for Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), representatives from the Paterson Simons UK Head office and from our subsidiary Pasico Ghana. This consisted of comprehensive technical training sessions for the GPHA team. The team visited Volvo and Elme Spreaders during the trip...
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PASICO TEAM SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE INSTALLATION OF KONECRANES OVERHEAD CRANE AT VOLTA RIVER AUTHORITY THERMAL PLANT IN ABOADZE, NEAR TAKORADI IN WESTERN REGION OF GHANA

PASICO TEAM SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE INSTALLATION OF KONECRANES OVERHEAD CRANE AT VOLTA RIVER AUTHORITY THERMAL PLANT IN ABOADZE, NEAR TAKORADI IN WESTERN REGION OF GHANA

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By
Alisa Evans
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November 2023
Pasico Ghana, a subsidiary of Paterson Simons, in the latter part of 2023 completed an installation of a 62T/15T Konecranes Overhead Crane (OHC) at Volta River Authority (VRA) thermal plant in Aboadze, Ghana. This is the second Konecranes Overhead Crane we have installed at VRA Aboadze. The first 62T/15T Konecranes...
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MOBICRANE, KONECRANES & PATERSON SIMONS: A SUCCESS STORY

MOBICRANE, KONECRANES & PATERSON SIMONS: A SUCCESS STORY

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By
Alisa Evans
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November 2023
Mobicrane is a family-owned business with well over two decades of experience renting out lifting equipment in Ghana, Western Africa. In the coastal town of Takoradi, they provide cranes and lift trucks mostly to mining, oil and gas, and construction companies. As these companies have expanded their operations, rental equipment...
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PATERSON SIMONS DELIVERS KONECRANES SMV20-1200C FORKLIFT TO EKO SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED IN THE LAGOS PORT COMPLEX, NIGERIA

PATERSON SIMONS DELIVERS KONECRANES SMV20-1200C FORKLIFT TO EKO SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED IN THE LAGOS PORT COMPLEX, NIGERIA

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By
Alisa Evans
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October 2023
On October 3rd 2023, Paterson Simons successfully commissioned and delivered a Konecranes SMV20-1200C Forklift to Eko Support Services Limited in Nigeria. This Konecranes Forklift is the latest addition to Eko Support Services Limited’s equipment fleet, which already includes three Konecranes Forklifts (32T, 16T, and 12T) and one 45T Konecranes Reach...
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PATERSON SIMONS CONDUCTS TECHNICAL TRAINING FOR OUR TEMA BASED KONECRANES LIFTTRUCKS SPECIALIST ENGINEERS, IN GHANA

PATERSON SIMONS CONDUCTS TECHNICAL TRAINING FOR OUR TEMA BASED KONECRANES LIFTTRUCKS SPECIALIST ENGINEERS, IN GHANA

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By
Alisa Evans
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October 2023
Paterson Simons recently conducted Technical Training for our Tema based Konecranes Lifttrucks specialist engineers. The training took place at Pasico Ghana’s Tema Training Centre. (Pasico Ghana is a subsidiary of Paterson Simons). This was a follow up training session, as part of the ongoing program. This Konecranes Lifttrucks Technical Training...
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EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR HYDRAULIC OIL WITH KONECRANES HYDRAULIC LONG-LIFE FILTER!

EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR HYDRAULIC OIL WITH KONECRANES HYDRAULIC LONG-LIFE FILTER!

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By
Alisa Evans
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October 2023
Thanks to the Konecranes Hydraulic Long-Life filter, you can safely extend the life of your hydraulic oil up to 12,000 working hours. That’s nearly three times longer than traditional filters can be trusted to keep your oil clean, a feature that translates into less downtime and more cost savings for...
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GET MORE MILEAGE OUT OF YOUR TYRES WITH KONECRANES TIRE SAVER SOLUTION!

GET MORE MILEAGE OUT OF YOUR TYRES WITH KONECRANES TIRE SAVER SOLUTION!

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By
Alisa Evans
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September 2023
With Konecranes Tire Saver solution you get more mileage out of your tyres by increasing your truck’s turning radius, if you don’t need to maneuver in tight spaces on a daily basis. With one kit you boost productivity, reduce rubber waste and tyre replacement intervals (lower costs).   Longer life...
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DID YOU KNOW THE FIRST LIFT TRUCK WAS CREATED IN 1917?

DID YOU KNOW THE FIRST LIFT TRUCK WAS CREATED IN 1917?

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By
Alisa Evans
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September 2023
In 1917, the first lift truck was created. The company credited with creating the modern lift truck is the American Clark Equipment Company. World War I had created a labour shortage in many U.S. factories and warehouses, prompting the company to unveil the ‘Tructractor’—a gas-powered, three-wheeled prototype that is now...
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DIVE INTO KONECRANES LIFT TRUCKS WORLDWIDE!

DIVE INTO KONECRANES LIFT TRUCKS WORLDWIDE!

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By
Alisa Evans
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August 2023
Following a long tradition of heavy-duty lift truck craftsmanship, Konecranes is dedicated to providing quality, high-performing lifting equipment that improves productivity, safety and eco-efficiency. Have a look at this wonderful resource from Konecranes – see the various industries, models, the history and customer successes from Konecranes Lift Trucks – built...
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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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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...