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Founded in 1830 by Arie Stinis in Krimpen aan de Lek, the Netherlands, Stinis began as a humble blacksmith shop crafting horseshoes and skates for the local community.

Paterson Simons recently conducted a Konecranes Lifttrucks Technical Training session for Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Benin Workshop team.

Unexpected service interruptions remain one of the leading causes of productivity loss in container handling operations. To address this, Konecranes has introduced the Spreader Kit 5000, a preventative maintenance solution designed to significantly reduce the risk of twistlock failures and unplanned equipment stoppages.

Konecraneshas reached a major milestone in sustainable port operations by securing its first-ever global order for a fully battery-driven Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) crane. The order was placed by long-standing customer GCT Global Container Terminals in Canada, marking a significant step forward in eco-efficient container handling.

The Paterson Simons Group is proud to celebrate this year’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work.

The Paterson Simons & Co. (Africa) Ltd. (PSAL) Group is proud to announce that we have successfully achieved certification for the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System. This milestone marks a significant step forward in our unwavering commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees, customers, and partners.

On Tuesday 18 March 2025 Paterson Simons marked the official opening of our new Grangemouth office in Scotland.

We urge all lift truck owners to ensure your electronic control systems are up-to-date, following the obsolescence of the MDL2 electronic control unit. The MDL2 is no longer being manufactured or supported, making repairs increasingly difficult, time-consuming, and unreliable.

The container handling industry is on the cusp of a transformative shift in maintenance practices.

Grove, one of the most recognised names in the crane industry today, was founded in 1947 in Shady Grove, Pennsylvania, USA. What began in a modest garage by brothers John L. Grove and Dwight L. Grove, along with friend Wayne A. Nicarry, has grown into a legacy of innovation that spans more than seven decades.

Paterson Simons subsidiary Pasico Ghana was alive with colour and camaraderie last week, as our Tema office took part in a lively and memorable Jersey Day, organised by the Human Resources Department.

This year marks a milestone for Kwaku Okoh, who has dedicated 25 years of service to Pasico Ghana Limited and Paterson Simons.