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Actom

ACTOM is a South African manufacturing company specializing in the design, production, and supply of electro-mechanical equipment and industrial solutions. The company operates primarily within the energy and infrastructure sectors, serving utilities, industrial clients, and engineering firms across southern Africa. ACTOM's product portfolio includes transformers, switchgear, substation equipment, and related electrical components used in power distribution and transmission systems. The company has established itself as a significant player in the region's electrical equipment manufacturing industry, with capabilities spanning design engineering, manufacturing, and technical support services. ACTOM's operations reflect the broader South African industrial base focused on supporting the continent's energy infrastructure development and maintenance needs.

Actom News


AI READY SUBSTATION 
The digital substation is the first of its kind in Africa
Digital substation commissioned
8th May 2026

ACTOM, a provider of power transmission and distribution solutions, has successfully commissioned Sekelduin 132/66/33 kV substation near Swakponmund, marking a significant milestone in the... 


LH Marthinusen nears completion of two 30 MVA transformers for a mining house in Botswana
LH Marthinusen nears completion of two 30 MVA transformers for a mining house in Botswana
9th April 2026

(Virtual Showroom) LH Marthinusen (LHM), a division of ACTOM and one of the largest global operations offering a comprehensive suite of on- and off-site electro-mechanical repair and manufacturing... 


ACTOM Protection Control enables full compliance through secondary plant integration
ACTOM Protection Control enables full compliance through secondary plant integration
2nd April 2026

In South Africa, renewable energy projects frequently encounter delays because substation secondary systems and plant-level integration are managed by separate suppliers. This fragmented approach... 


Fuel switching in industrial boilers: From coal to biomass and waste fuels
Fuel switching in industrial boilers: From coal to biomass and waste fuels
18th March 2026

South Africa’s industrial sector sits at the heart of the nation’s economy, powering factories, refineries and public utilities that keep communities running. However, these same systems, built... 


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Rail reform puts investment on track
6th March 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Recent regulatory developments and proposed reforms in South Africa’s freight rail sector are having a meaningful influence on investor confidence by unlocking new opportunities while also... 


Engineering stability requires reliable NECRTs to protect South Africa’s power network
Engineering stability requires reliable NECRTs to protect South Africa’s power network
5th March 2026

As South Africa’s power network evolves, new generation sources, industrial loads and renewable projects continue to add complexity to an already strained system. Maintaining stability during... 


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Tackling South Africa’s big transmission challenge also holds big opportunities
20th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s transmission grid constraints are widely recognised, with a host of challenges and considerations that if properly leveraged also offer considerable opportunities. This was... 


 Strengthening the backbone of critical infrastructure - ACTOM’s approach to reliable medium voltage supply
Strengthening the backbone of critical infrastructure - ACTOM’s approach to reliable medium voltage supply
10th February 2026

Many sectors across South Africa and the broader region depend on mission-critical facilities to deliver uninterrupted services. Hospitals, data centres, and large industrial operations cannot... 


ACTOM Pretoria Power Transformers reopens facility, marking a major milestone for local manufacturing
ACTOM Pretoria Power Transformers reopens facility, marking a major milestone for local manufacturing
4th December 2025

ACTOM, a leader in energy infrastructure, officially opened its Pretoria Power Transformer manufacturing factory, following the strategic acquisition of SGB SMIT Power Matla, in what was structured... 


SEIFSA Celebrates High Achievers at the 10th Annual Awards of Excellence
SEIFSA Celebrates High Achievers at the 10th Annual Awards of Excellence
21st November 2025

The Metals and Engineering sector celebrated the grit and hard work of its members at the 10th SEIFSA Awards for Excellence on Thursday, November 20 at the Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre in... 


John Thompson offers an integrated energy management solution
Integrated energy management solution
15th April 2025

A new approach to steam generation and energy management aims to provide fully integrated solutions that help companies to reduce operational complexities, lower costs, and enhance efficiencies.... 


Enlit Africa 2025 to Challenge the Status Quo and Redefine Africa’s Power Sector
31st March 2025

Enlit Africa, the continent’s foremost gathering for the power, energy and water sectors, is to Cape Town from 20-22 May 2025, under the bold theme Challenge the Status Quo. Convening industry... 


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Actom - Women in Industry
25th August 2023

Moreka Gomez Position and company name: Financial Manager of LH Marthinusen (Denver Branch) Main activity of company: Repairs and maintenance service of transformer, motors and fans Date and place... 


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