ACTOM

10/12/2025

As the year draws to a close, we at ACTOM Group reflect with gratitude on the milestones achieved and the partnerships that made them possible.

This season reminds us of the importance of community, collaboration, and innovation — values that continue to drive our commitment to engineering excellence and sustainable growth across South Africa and beyond.

From all our divisions, to every team member dedicated to building a stronger industrial future, we celebrate the collective effort that powers Africa forward.

Wishing our clients, partners, and colleagues a joyful festive season and a prosperous New Year. Here’s to continued innovation, localisation, and impact in 2026! 🎉

03/12/2025

Today we celebrate a major milestone for ACTOM — the official relaunch of the SBG- Smit Power Matla factory in Pretoria West! 🎉

This moment reflects our renewed purpose, commitment to local investment, and drive to advance South Africa’s industrial sector.

We were honoured to welcome Executive Mayor Dr. Nasiphi Moya, who highlighted the importance of this achievement for the City of Tshwane and the broader manufacturing landscape.

With this relaunch, the facility begins local transformer production, powered by the expertise and dedication of the ACTOM Power Transformers team.

This is more than a reopening, it’s about strengthening energy infrastructure, boosting local capabilities, and making a sustainable impact.

Here’s to innovation, localisation, and powering Africa’s future. 🔌⚡

01/12/2025

🌍✨ ACTOM Group Commemorates World AIDS Day 2025
Today, we stand united in honouring World AIDS Day, a reminder of the global fight against HIV/AIDS and the importance of awareness, education, and compassion.
At ACTOM, we believe in fostering a workplace where our people feel supported, informed, and empowered. By encouraging regular testing, promoting access to healthcare, and creating safe spaces for open conversations, we continue to prioritise the well-being of our employees and communities.
Let us take a moment to remember those we’ve lost, support those living with HIV, and commit to breaking stigma through knowledge and empathy.
Together, we can make a difference. ❤️

21/11/2025

25/10/2025

🏃‍♀️ What an incredible morning at the Turbo ACTOM Race 2025!

Thank you to all the runners who showed up with energy and determination across the 5KM, 10KM, 21KM, and 32KM races. Congratulations to all our winners and finishers, you made it a race to remember! 💚

17/10/2025

LHM successfully completes a landmark fan project — reinforcing our leadership in mining ventilation and engineering excellence.

👉 Read more : https://www.miningsafety.co.za/news/lhm-delivers-monumental-fan-project-reinforcing-leadership-in-mining-ventilation/

09/10/2025

ACTOM has acquired SGB-SMIT Power Matla, strengthening its manufacturing capacity and cementing its position as the largest transformer manufacturer in Africa.

The acquisition means:
✔️ Expanded production of Class 3 transformers (up to 500 MVA/500 kV)
✔️ More local jobs and skills development
✔️ Reduced import reliance
✔️ Stronger African energy infrastructure

ACTOM continues to power Africa’s industrial future — sustainably and locally.

Read More: https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/actom-acquires-sgb-smit-power-matla-2025-10-06

Power transformers and electrical infrastructure company ACTOM has acquired primary transformer manufacturing company SGB-SMIT Power Matla (SSPM), which will enhance ACTOM's transformer manufacturing capabilities to now include Class 3 units up to 500 MVA/500 kV, increase its production capacity and...

30/09/2025

Big news in energy infrastructure!
NamPower has commissioned Africa’s first fully digital substation in Namibia, featuring advanced remote monitoring, hybrid GIS/ AIS systems, and future-ready AI potential. ⚡
Proud to be part of the project as ACTOM helped supply and integrate the technology.



Want to know how this will change the grid? Click to read more:

The Sekelduin substation is Africa’s first fully digital substation, which will boost grid reliability and future-proof the Erongo region.

21/08/2025

We are proud to announce that Mamiki Matlawa, ACTOM’s Group Business Development Executive, will represent us as a panelist at the Continental Energy and Infrastructure Investment Forum , hosted in Sun City on 26–27 August 2025.

She will be part of an important dialogue on:
👉 “Technology and Policy Alignment for Accelerating the Implementation of Infrastructure Projects on the African Continent.”

We are proud of Mamiki’s role in shaping the conversation on how Africa can bridge technology and policy to fast-track progress. 👏

13/08/2025

We're proud to share that John Thompson (ACTOM) has teamed up with BECS to deliver scalable, renewable steam solutions across Africa. By combining roll-out-ready engineering systems with an expert biomass supply chain, this partnership simplifies the energy transition for industries — no infrastructure burden, just sustainable steam as a service. Deployment is already underway in South Africa, with plans to expand into Zambia, Kenya, Mozambique, and Ghana.

READ MORE ⬇️

https://ai-impact.co.za/john-thompson-and-becs-partner-to-deliver-profitable-biomass-energy-solutions-for-african-industry/

John Thompson, a division of ACTOM (Pty) Ltd and South Africa’s leading provider of industrial energy solutions, has announced a strategic

09/08/2025

💐 Happy Women’s Day! 💐
Here’s to the strong, talented, and inspiring women who make a difference every single day. We appreciate you, we celebrate you, and we stand with you. 💪💖

28/07/2025

ACTOM opens new Customer Experience Centre to bring innovation closer to clients

ACTOM is putting customers front and centre with the launch of a new Customer Experience Centre at the Knights facility in Boksburg, Johannesburg. Designed to deliver greater visibility, accessibility, and insight, the Centre allows clients to interact with operational, full-scale equipment and discover how ACTOM’s technologies work together to solve real-world challenges.

Read more ⬇️
https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/actom-opens-new-customer-experience-centre-to-bring-innovation-closer-to-clients-2025-07-28

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(Virtual Showroom) ACTOM is putting customers front and centre with the launch of a new Customer Experience Centre at the Knights facility in Boksburg, Johannesburg. Designed to deliver greater visibility, accessibility, and insight, the Centre allows clients to interact with operational, full-scal...