View Post
PASICO GHANA AND MOBICRANE ENGINEERS COMPLETE GMK CRANE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING

PASICO GHANA AND MOBICRANE ENGINEERS COMPLETE GMK CRANE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING

 / 
By
Alisa Evans
 / 
June 2026
Engineers from Pasico Ghana (our subsidiary) and Mobicrane recently completed GMK2.1 and Introduction to GMK3.1 training, held during Weeks 18 and 19 at the Pasico office and Mobicrane yard in Ghana. The combined theory and practical training provided participants with an initial overview of Grove GMK crane types and the...
View Post
KEEP YOUR CRANE OPERATING AT ITS BEST WITH MANITOWOC’S BOOM GREASE PLUS

KEEP YOUR CRANE OPERATING AT ITS BEST WITH MANITOWOC’S BOOM GREASE PLUS

 / 
By
Alisa Evans
 / 
June 2026
Smooth and reliable boom operation is essential for safe and efficient lifting. Correct lubrication not only helps maintain crane performance but also supports stability, reduces wear and protects the long-term value of your equipment. Following the manufacturer’s lubrication recommendations is critical. Every crane model has specific greasing intervals, and selecting...
View Post
EXTEND YOUR CRANE’S LIFESPAN WITH MANITOWOC’S BOOM GREASE PLUS!

EXTEND YOUR CRANE’S LIFESPAN WITH MANITOWOC’S BOOM GREASE PLUS!

 / 
By
Alisa Evans
 / 
February 2026
Smooth boom operation is not just part of maintenance – it is fundamental to safe, efficient lifting. Proper lubrication keeps your crane performing at its best, safeguards on-site stability, and protects the long-term value of your equipment. Following manufacturer lubrication guidelines is essential. Each crane model has a defined greasing...
View Post
PATERSON SIMONS CONDUCTS MANITOWOC TRAINING FOR GHANA PORTS AND HARBOURS AUTHORITY IN ITALY

PATERSON SIMONS CONDUCTS MANITOWOC TRAINING FOR GHANA PORTS AND HARBOURS AUTHORITY IN ITALY

 / 
By
Alisa Evans
 / 
January 2026
Paterson Simons recently delivered a comprehensive programme of theoretical and practical Manitowoc training in Niella, Italy for Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) and Pasico Ghana (our subsidiary). The training focused on the Manitowoc RT530E-2 Rough Terrain crane and was designed to strengthen operational capability, technical understanding and safety awareness across both operator and technical roles. The...
View Post
EXTEND YOUR CRANE’S LIFESPAN WITH MANITOWOC’S BOOM GREASE PLUS!

EXTEND YOUR CRANE’S LIFESPAN WITH MANITOWOC’S BOOM GREASE PLUS!

 / 
By
Alisa Evans
 / 
November 2025
Smooth boom operation isn’t just a maintenance task – it’s the backbone of every successful lift. Correct boom greasing keeps your crane performing at its peak, boosts safety on site, and protects the value of your investment for years to come. Manitowoc’s maintenance guidelines emphasise a precise lubrication schedule for...
View Post
MANITOWOC UNVEILS NEW LOW COST RANGE OF GROVE TRUCK-MOUNTED CRANES

MANITOWOC UNVEILS NEW LOW COST RANGE OF GROVE TRUCK-MOUNTED CRANES

 / 
By
Alisa Evans
 / 
March 2025
Manitowoc revealed a new lineup of low cost Grove truck mounted cranes at an official launch event held at its Africa and Middle East regional headquarters in Dubai. The showcase included the highly anticipated Grove TMC 550, alongside two new models – the Grove TMC 250 and Grove TMC 750. These...
View Post
EXTEND YOUR CRANE’S LIFESPAN WITH MANITOWOC’S BOOM GREASE PLUS!

EXTEND YOUR CRANE’S LIFESPAN WITH MANITOWOC’S BOOM GREASE PLUS!

 / 
By
Alisa Evans
 / 
February 2025
Smooth, reliable boom operation is essential for every lifting job. Proper boom greasing plays a crucial role in maintaining your crane’s performance, enhancing safety, and maximising your return on investment. Manitowoc’s maintenance guidelines include a detailed boom lubrication schedule to ensure longevity and ease of operation.   Why is the right grease important? Manitowoc specifies the correct lubricants for...
View Post
PATERSON SIMONS SUCCESSFUL BESPOKE TRAINING FOR A MINING CUSTOMER WHO RECEIVED THEIR FIRST MODERN PINNED BOOM ALL TERRAIN CRANE – THE GROVE GMK6300-1!

PATERSON SIMONS SUCCESSFUL BESPOKE TRAINING FOR A MINING CUSTOMER WHO RECEIVED THEIR FIRST MODERN PINNED BOOM ALL TERRAIN CRANE – THE GROVE GMK6300-1!

 / 
By
Alisa Evans
 / 
May 2024
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...
View Post
OUR CONTRATULATIONS TO GROVE AS THE GRT8100 IS NAMED ‘CRANE OF THE YEAR’

OUR CONTRATULATIONS TO GROVE AS THE GRT8100 IS NAMED ‘CRANE OF THE YEAR’

 / 
By
Alisa Evans
 / 
September 2023
The Grove GRT8100 rough-terrain crane was awarded “Crane of the Year” at an awards ceremony in Dubai by Construction Machinery Middle East (CMME), a leading regional publication for the heavy machinery sector in the Middle East. 13,000 people voted across 20 categories to select the best and most popular machinery...
View Post
PATERSON SIMONS WINS MANITOWOC GROVE AWARD FOR THE SALE OF THE FIRST GRT9165 IN AFRICA, ALONG WITH RECOGNITION FOR BEING THE LONGEST SERVING DEALER ON THE CONTINENT

PATERSON SIMONS WINS MANITOWOC GROVE AWARD FOR THE SALE OF THE FIRST GRT9165 IN AFRICA, ALONG WITH RECOGNITION FOR BEING THE LONGEST SERVING DEALER ON THE CONTINENT

 / 
By
Alisa Evans
 / 
August 2023
The Grove GRT9165 was delivered  by Paterson Simons to Newmont Africa in late 2022. This 3 axle 150 MT model is the largest rough terrain crane in the world, and the first one delivered in Africa. This GRT9165 joins the existing fleet of lifting equipment supplied and maintained by Paterson...
View Post
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?

 / 
By
Alisa Evans
 / 
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...
View Post
PATERSON SIMONS ATTENDS VERTIKAL DAYS 2023

PATERSON SIMONS ATTENDS VERTIKAL DAYS 2023

 / 
By
Alisa Evans
 / 
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...