Pasico Ghana
Pasico Ghana Ltd., established in 1948 as part of Paterson Simons Group, is an authorized distributor and aftermarket service provider for lifting equipment brands including Konecranes, Manitowoc, and Manitou, serving port, mining, and oil & gas operators across West Africa.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1948
- HeadquartersTema, Ghana
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Pasico Ghana does
Pasico Ghana Ltd. is a Ghana-incorporated, privately held authorized distributor and aftermarket service provider for lifting and material handling equipment, founded in 1948 and operating as a subsidiary of the UK-headquartered Paterson Simons & Co. (Africa) Ltd. (PSAL Group). The company distributes and services equipment from approximately eleven manufacturers — Konecranes (including hybrid/electric RTGs and Gottwald Mobile Harbour Cranes), Manitowoc/Grove, Manitou, RAM Spreaders, Franna, JCB Teletruk, Terberg, Trelleborg, Alimak Hek, Stinis, and Fogmaker — and supports an installed base across West and Central Africa. Its service offering includes spare parts supply, factory-trained field engineering, EnCORE-certified crane rebuilds, and a CIT (Certification, Inspection and Training) division that trains operators and conducts third-party inspections.
The business model is hybrid: capital equipment sales (quote-based, no public pricing) and recurring aftermarket revenue from service contracts, spare parts, and training/certification courses, supplemented by rental through subsidiary Mobicrane. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting ports, mining, and oil & gas operators, with offices in Tema (headquarters) and Takoradi in Ghana, plus regional coverage in Nigeria, Togo, Benin, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone, and Cameroon; UK logistics and Scotland engineering sit upstream. Customer logos include GPHA, MPS Tema Terminal 3, APM Terminals, ICTSI Onne, DP World Dakar, Benin Terminal, Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti, Volta River Authority, and Cocoa Marketing Company Ghana Ltd.
The technology stack is largely OEM-licensed rather than proprietary: Konecranes TRUCONNECT remote monitoring provides cloud-based predictive maintenance, Manitowoc's EnCORE program certifies repair work, and RAM Spreaders' CentreSpread twinlift design is sold as a feature. Pasico's own differentiator is the wrapper — years of regional presence, factory-trained engineers, multi-brand one-stop procurement, and certified training — rather than core IP. The company has started extending into adjacent categories (Kempower DC fast charging, Fogmaker fire suppression) and consolidated group identity under the Paterson Simons brand in 2025.
Pasico Ghana firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Pasico Ghana
- Legal name
- Pasico Ghana Ltd.
- Website
- https://pasico.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1948
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Pasico Ghana Ltd., established in 1948 as part of Paterson Simons Group, is an authorized distributor and aftermarket service provider for lifting equipment brands including Konecranes, Manitowoc, and Manitou, serving port, mining, and oil & gas operators across West Africa.
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- akta.pro rank
Pasico Ghana industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Lifting Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)
- SIC
- General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Marine MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution (TLAKAOAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Fleet Maintenance & Commercial Vehicle Service (EDAOAEAG)
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Where Pasico Ghana is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tema
- HQ country
- Ghana
- HQ region
- Africa
Offices4 records
Markets served
Pasico Ghana business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: Sales of new and used cranes, forklifts, telehandlers, reach stackers, and lifting equipment from manufacturers including Konecranes, Manitowoc, Grove, Manitou, and other brands.
- After-market Service & Maintenance: Comprehensive service solutions including service contracts, preventive maintenance, repairs, and technical support for Konecranes, Manitowoc and Manitou equipment.
- Spare Parts Supply: Supply of quality fast-moving crane and forklift spare parts and consumables, maintaining stock of fast-moving parts and ordering through parts agreements.
- Training & Certification: Crane and forklift operator training throughout West Africa, including certification, inspection, and various operator training courses for multiple equipment types.
- Equipment Rental: Rental of lifting equipment including cranes and forklifts through subsidiary Mobicrane.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Pasico Ghana product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Pasico Ghana is an authorized distributor and aftermarket service provider of heavy lifting and material handling equipment in West Africa. It sells, services, and rents cranes, forklifts, reach stackers, telehandlers, port equipment, and complementary lifting gear from brands such as Konecranes, Manitowoc/Grove, Manitou, RAM Spreaders, Franna, JCB Teletruk, Terberg, Trelleborg, Alimak Hek, Stinis, and Fogmaker, supported by spare parts supply, certified operator training, and equipment inspections.
Product overview
Pasico Ghana is a lifting equipment specialist offering a comprehensive portfolio of heavy machinery for port, mining, and oil sectors in West Africa. The core offering centers on authorized distribution and aftermarket service for leading brands: Konecranes (lift trucks, port cranes, overhead cranes), Manitowoc/Grove (mobile and crawler cranes), Manitou (forklifts, telehandlers, access platforms), RAM Spreaders, Franna (pick-and-carry cranes), JCB Teletruk, Terberg (yard tractors), Alimak Hek (rack-and-pinion lifts), Trelleborg (marine fenders), Stinis, and Fogmaker (fire suppression). These products are complemented by hoists and rigging equipment, spare parts supply, and a full-service maintenance division. Pasico also operates a Certification, Inspection and Training (CIT) division providing operator certification, equipment inspections, and supervisor training across Ghana, Nigeria, and West Africa.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Pasico Ghana Ltd. — CIT (Certification, Inspection and Training) Division: Pasico's internal division handling third-party equipment inspection and operator training, providing CIT-certified inspectors and trainers across Ghana.
- Pasico
Products and services
- Konecranes Lifting Equipment Authorized distribution of Konecranes lift trucks, port cranes (Gottwald Mobile Harbour Cranes, Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes), and overhead cranes with technologies including hybrid/electric RTGs, RFID applications, and cloud-based predictive maintenance, supplied to port, mining, oil & gas, and industrial customers across West Africa.
- Manitowoc (Grove) Mobile and Crawler Cranes Sales and EnCORE-certified repair and refurbishment of Manitowoc crawler cranes, Grove truck-mounted and all-terrain cranes, and National Crane boom trucks, with complete disassembly, OEM component replacement, and full system updates.
- Manitou Material Handling Equipment Distribution of Manitou access platforms, forklifts (including the ME450 5t Electric Forklift), telehandlers, and Manitou attachments for mining, industrial, and port applications, including fleet deliveries such as 22 ME450 forklifts to Cocoa Marketing Company Ghana.
- RAM Spreaders Container Handling Equipment Container spreaders for ship-to-shore cranes, yard stacking cranes, mobile harbour cranes, straddle carriers, reach stackers, and front loaders, featuring the award-winning CentreSpread twinlift design capable of handling 2 x 20ft containers in twinlift mode or a single 40ft container.
- JCB Teletruk Telescopic Forklifts Distribution and aftermarket support for JCB Teletruk telescopic forklifts with forward reach capability, suited to container unstuffing and loading high-sided vehicles from a single side, supplied to port and industrial customers across West Africa.
- Terberg RoRo and Yard Tractors Sales and aftermarket support for Terberg RoRo and yard tractors including the latest 3 Series with advanced electronic architecture (DIM2 Display) and innovative safety options for port and terminal operations.
- Franna Pick-and-Carry Cranes Distribution of Franna pick-and-carry cranes, including MAC 25 and FR17 C models, valued for mobility, agility, and safety without outriggers and suited to mining and industrial operations in challenging terrain.
- Trelleborg Marine Systems Fenders and Bollards Supply and installation of Trelleborg marine fenders (MV300, ANP300, ANP500) and bollards (SCN1400) for port protection and berthing solutions, with joint customer visits to ports across West and Central Africa.
- Alimak Hek Rack and Pinion Lifts Distribution of Alimak Hek rack and pinion lifts and platforms for construction and industrial vertical access applications in West Africa.
- Stinis Container Lifting Equipment Sales and aftermarket representation for Stinis container lifting equipment, including spreaders and lifting solutions, across West and Central Africa.
- Fogmaker Fire Suppression Systems Distribution, installation, retrofit, and servicing of Fogmaker fire suppression systems for heavy equipment including Konecranes lift trucks and other machinery across West and Central Africa.
- After-Market Service and Maintenance Service contracts, preventive maintenance, repairs, and technical support for Konecranes, Manitowoc/Grove, and Manitou equipment, delivered by factory-trained service engineers based in Ghana and Nigeria and deployed across West Africa.
- Spare Parts Supply Supply of quality fast-moving crane and forklift spare parts and consumables, with maintained stock of fast-moving parts and ordering through parts agreements for supported brands.
- Equipment Rental via Mobicrane Rental of lifting equipment including cranes and forklifts through subsidiary Mobicrane, serving mining, oil and gas, and construction sector customers.
- CIT Certification, Inspection and Training Programs Operator training and certification for forklifts, reachstackers, telehandlers, mobile cranes, crawler cranes, overhead cranes, MEWPs, and rigging, plus supervisor training and third-party equipment inspections delivered at Tema and Takoradi facilities and on customer sites across the region.
- Hoists and Rigging Equipment Supply of quality lifting gear including wire rope slings, web slings, and hoists, provided in partnership with Lifting Gear UK to deliver certified lifting equipment throughout West Africa.
- Safe Load Indicators Crane load monitoring and overload protection safety devices supplied to operators across West Africa.
- Kempower DC Fast Charging Solutions Sales and aftermarket representation for Kempower DC fast charging solutions for electric vehicles and equipment across West and Central Africa.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 5,200 risk assessments conducted over the past two years across West & Central Africa
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Companies that use Pasico Ghana
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Pasico Ghana technology and API
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Pasico Ghana partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.
- KempowercorePartnership to become official sales and aftermarket representative for Kempower DC fast charging solutions across West and Central Africa. This is Kempower's first entry into the African market.
- FogmakersupportingSales and aftermarket representative for the Swedish fire suppression system covering sales, retrofits, servicing and inspections of Fogmaker products in West and Central Africa.
- StinissupportingSales and aftermarket representative for the Dutch lifting equipment manufacturer specializing in container lifting equipment since 1830. Partnership expands operations in West and Central Africa.
- KonecranescoreAuthorized distributor for Konecranes lifting equipment including lift trucks, port cranes, overhead cranes, Gottwald Mobile Harbour Cranes, and RTGs. Partnership includes factory training, technical certification, and access to TRUCONNECT remote monitoring technology.
- Manitowoc (Grove)coreAuthorized dealer for Manitowoc and Grove cranes including GMK All-Terrain series, crawler cranes, and truck-mounted cranes. Pasico Ghana is Manitowoc EnCORE certified partner for crane rebuilds.
- ManitoucoreAuthorized distributor for Manitou equipment including access platforms, forklifts, telehandlers and attachments. Partnership includes factory training and certification programs.
- TerbergcoreDistributor since 2012 for Terberg RoRo and Yard Tractors including the YTXX3 series. Partnership covers sales and aftermarket support.
- FrannacoreOfficial dealer for five years supplying Franna pick-and-carry cranes including MAC 25 and FR17 C models. Partnership includes new unit supply and fleet support.
- RAM SpreaderscoreSuppliers and service agents for RAM Spreaders, supplying ports and terminals throughout West and Central Africa with full service contracts available.
- Trelleborg Marine SystemssupportingSupplier and installer of Trelleborg marine fenders and bollards including MV300, ANP300, ANP500, and SCN1400 models. Partnership includes joint visits with port customers.
- Alimak HeksupportingDistributor for Alimak Hek rack and pinion lifts and platforms in West Africa.
- JCB TeletrukcoreLong-standing distributor for JCB Teletruks, with GPHA being the biggest JCB Teletruk customer in the world operating over 60 machines.
- Lifting Gear UKsupportingPartnership for hoists and rigging equipment supply, providing almost any rigging or hoists required with certified lifting gear throughout West Africa.
- Paterson Simons & Co. (Africa) Ltd. (PSAL)corePasico Ghana is a subsidiary of Paterson Simons Group. Group provides unified systems, UK head office coordination, and shared training resources across the organization.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Pasico Ghana competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Liebherr: Global crane and heavy lifting OEM with direct sales and service presence in West Africa through its own subsidiaries and dealers. Directly competes with the Konecranes, Manitowoc, and Grove product lines Pasico distributes for port, construction, and mining customers.
- Jungheinrich: Global intralogistics and forklift OEM with dealer networks across Africa. Competes with Pasico's Konecranes and Manitou forklift distribution in warehouse, port, and industrial customer segments in West Africa.
- Mantrac Ghana (Caterpillar dealer): Caterpillar's authorized dealer for Ghana and broader West Africa, distributing heavy construction, mining, and material handling equipment with a comparable after-sales service network. Direct competitor to Pasico in cranes, forklifts, and mining equipment distribution across the same West African customer base.
- Babcock International: Industrial and construction equipment distributor with significant West African operations serving mining, infrastructure, and energy customers. Comparable multi-brand distribution and aftermarket service model, competing for similar port and mining capex.
Emerging players
- SANY West Africa: Chinese construction and heavy equipment OEM expanding distribution across West Africa. An emerging competitor for cranes and earthmoving equipment sold to construction, mining, and infrastructure customers served by Pasico.
- Zoomlion Heavy Industry: Chinese construction machinery OEM with established West African distribution serving construction, port, and mining segments. Competes primarily on price in the same customer verticals Pasico addresses.
- Doosan (Bobcat/Doosan Heavy): Korean heavy equipment OEM with growing West African dealer footprint across construction, material handling, and portable power. Competes with Pasico's broader lifting and material handling portfolio for industrial customers.
Broad incumbents
- CFAO Group: Pan-African distributor with a broad equipment, automotive, and material handling portfolio across more than 30 African countries. Comparable to Pasico in its multi-brand distribution model and West/Central African footprint, but with a much wider product and service scope.
- Hyster-Yale Group: NYSE-listed material handling OEM (Hyster, Yale, Nuvera) with global dealer networks serving port and industrial customers. Comparable product overlap with Pasico's lift truck portfolio for port and warehouse applications.
- Konecranes (direct operations): Pasico's largest OEM partner, with global direct service operations including emerging direct-sales strategies in growth markets. Represents both a partnership dependency and a structural disintermediation threat for Pasico's distribution and service economics.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Pasico Ghana leadership team
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Profiles13 records
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Frequently asked questions about Pasico Ghana
What does Pasico Ghana do?
Pasico Ghana is an authorized distributor and aftermarket service provider of heavy lifting and material handling equipment in West Africa. It sells, services, and rents cranes, forklifts, reach stackers, telehandlers, port equipment, and complementary lifting gear from brands such as Konecranes, Manitowoc/Grove, Manitou, RAM Spreaders, Franna, JCB Teletruk, Terberg, Trelleborg, Alimak Hek, Stinis, and Fogmaker, supported by spare parts supply, certified operator training, and equipment inspections.
Is Pasico Ghana a public or private company?
Pasico Ghana is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Pasico Ghana founded?
Pasico Ghana was founded in 1948. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Pasico Ghana based?
Pasico Ghana is headquartered in Tema, Ghana, in the Africa region.
How does Pasico Ghana make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are after-market Service & Maintenance, spare Parts Supply, training & Certification and equipment Rental.
Who are Pasico Ghana's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Liebherr, Jungheinrich, Mantrac Ghana (Caterpillar dealer) and Babcock International. Emerging players are SANY West Africa, Zoomlion Heavy Industry and Doosan (Bobcat/Doosan Heavy). Broad incumbents are CFAO Group, Hyster-Yale Group and Konecranes (direct operations).
Does Pasico Ghana have an API?
No public API is recorded for Pasico Ghana.
What industry is Pasico Ghana in?
Pasico Ghana's product category is Industrial Lifting Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKAOAJ, Marine MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution, with a secondary code of EDAOAEAG, Fleet Maintenance & Commercial Vehicle Service. Its NAICS code is 423810 and its SIC code is 3569.