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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 Updates


ACTOM Smart Technologies GM Herman Maré speaks to Engineering News at Enlit Africa 2026 about the practical realities of smart metering and digitalisation deployment across Africa.
ACTOM Smart Technologies plays key role in advancing smart grids across Africa
19th May 2026

Automation solutions provider ACTOM Smart Technologies is playing a key role in advancing smart grid capabilities across Africa, with a strong focus on improving utility efficiency, reliability and... 


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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... 


 Procurement can power South Africa’s industrial revival
Procurement can power South Africa’s industrial revival
28th April 2026

By: Mervyn Naidoo - CEO of The ACTOM Group South Africa’s leaders have consistently highlighted the importance of localisation, industrialisation and rebuilding the country’s manufacturing base.... 


Mervyn Naidoo
Why elevating artisanal skills is key to revitalising South Africa’s economy
21st April 2026

By Mervyn Naidoo, Group CEO at ACTOM South Africa continues to face entrenched poverty, high unemployment and widespread low literacy, shaping how many families approach education. In poorer... 


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... 


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Medupi power station project, South Africa – update
20th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

South African State-owned power utility Eskom expects to submit the final benefit-cost analysis report on flue gas desulphurisation for the Medupi project to Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment... 


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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South African firm John Thompson has re-entered Australia through a partnership
23rd February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African industrial services company John Thompson, part of the local ACTOM group, has announced that it is returning to the Australian market. It is doing so via a partnership between its... 


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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... 


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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... 


Experts unpack pertinent grid constraint issues
Experts unpack pertinent grid constraint issues
3rd February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s electricity transmission grid constraints pose challenges such as delaying projects and hampering electricity investment; however, the impact of this is fully understood by... 


ACTOM triples transformer manufacturing capacity with new sites
ACTOM triples transformer manufacturing capacity with new sites
28th January 2026

Following its acquisition of SGB-SMIT Power Matla as part of a business rescue process, electromechanical equipment manufacturer ACTOM has started transformer production and testing activity at a... 


ACTOM CEO Mervyn Naidoo
Opinion: South Africa must reindustrialise to avoid social fallout
27th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In this article, electro-mechanical equipment manufacturer and distributor ACTOM CEO Mervyn Naidoo writes that South Africa's reindustrialisation is essential, not only to grow the economy, but... 


A shift to strategic procurement is key to driving South Africa’s reindustrialisation efforts
A shift to strategic procurement is key to driving South Africa’s reindustrialisation efforts
13th January 2026

By: Mervyn Naidoo - CEO of ACTOM South Africa’s procurement mindset must urgently evolve from transactional buying to strategic, long-term procurement if we are to achieve meaningful... 


ACTOM chairperson Andries Mthethwa, Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya and ACTOM CEO Mervyn Naidoo
ACTOM unveils revitalised transformer factory in Pretoria
5th December 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Electromechanical equipment manufacturer ACTOM has unveiled a revitalised transformer production and testing facility in Pretoria. The 40 000 m2 site previously served as a factory for Powertech... 


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... 


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