https://newsletter.en.creamermedia.com

Receive our free daily newsletter:

ACTOM's LH Marthinusen division launches R32m industrial fan factory
ACTOM's LH Marthinusen division launches R32m industrial fan factory
24th June 2025

Transformer manufacturer LH Marthinusen, a division of electromechanical equipment manufacturer ACTOM, has launched its new R32-million industrial fan production facility, in Germiston, in Gauteng.... 


ACTOM Power Transformers celebrates 60+ years of engineering excellence and a new era of growth
ACTOM Power Transformers celebrates 60+ years of engineering excellence and a new era of growth
11th June 2025

ACTOM Power Transformers, a division of ACTOM (Pty) Ltd, is marking a major milestone with a celebratory Open Day at its Wadeville factory. The event not only honours the company’s 60+ year legacy... 


LH Marthinusen divisional CEO David Sullivan; Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau; ACTOM CEO Mervyn Naidoo; and ACTOM chairperson Andries Mthethwa with one of the industrial fans manufactured at the new facility.
ACTOM's LH Marthinusen division launches R32m industrial fan factory
29th May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Transformer manufacturer LH Marthinusen (LHM), a division of electromechanical equipment manufacturer ACTOM, has launched its new R32-million industrial fan production facility, in Germiston,... 


Image of an ACTOM solar inverter
Localised inverter-integrated transformer solution unveiled
27th May 2025

South African manufacturer, repairer, and distributor of electro-mechanical equipment, ACTOM says it has debuted a breakthrough in renewable-energy integration with its localised... 


Image of the inside of a data centre, with blue lighting
New ways to power data centres
21st May 2025

The data centre industry is rapidly expanding, with the industry in Africa projected to exceed $3-billion by 2025, fuelled by the increasing demand for cloud computing, e-commerce, and digital... 


ACTOM EPC to debut at Enlit Africa 2025 with turnkey power solutions for a resilient grid
ACTOM EPC to debut at Enlit Africa 2025 with turnkey power solutions for a resilient grid
16th May 2025

At this critical juncture where South Africa is poised to modernise its power infrastructure, ACTOM’s Engineering Projects and Contracts (EPC) Division will be showcasing its capabilities for the... 


ACTOM to highlight local rail capabilities at Africa Rail 2025
ACTOM to highlight local rail capabilities at Africa Rail 2025
13th May 2025

As South Africa accelerates its R158.54 billion infrastructure investment plan, the spotlight is once again on the country’s rail network – and the engineering expertise that keeps it running. One... 


Enlit Africa 2025: Igniting Africa's energy and water future – just two weeks to go!
Enlit Africa 2025: Igniting Africa's energy and water future – just two weeks to go!
12th May 2025

The countdown is on! From 20-22 May 2025, the vibrant city of Cape Town will host Enlit Africa, the continent’s most electrifying gathering of power, energy and water professionals. This is not... 


A lady with a clipboard in front of the integrated solar inverter and transformer developed by Actom in conjunction with Sungrow
Platinum sponsor to awe Enlit attendees
9th May 2025 By: Halima Frost

In the build-up to this year’s Enlit Africa 2025, electromechanical equipment manufacturer and distributor Actom announced a slew of activities taking place at its stand. “As a platinum sponsor to... 


A panel of men and woman on a lit stage at last year's Enlit discussing the topics at hand
Organisers hope to drive shift to practicable solutions
9th May 2025 By: Halima Frost

Cape Town-based event and media agency VUKA Group says “business as usual” is no longer an option, commenting on this year’s Enlit Africa 2025 theme of ‘Challenge the Status Quo’. “Industry needs... 


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... 


Mamiki Matlawa
Localisation of the renewable energy industry can position African manufacturers to effectively compete with foreign companies
7th September 2023

By Mamiki Matlawa, Group Business Development Executive at ACTOM Despite the urgency to transition from traditional power production to sustainable alternatives – not only as it reduces... 


Actom logo
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... 


Northern Cape wind farms receive main transformers
16th December 2016 By: David Oliveira

The Northern Cape-based Khobab and Loeriesfontein wind farms announced last month that they had received their main transformer, which were transported by road from Johannesburg. The 160 MVA... 


Styldrift I expansion project, South Africa
Styldrift I expansion project, South Africa
20th November 2015 By: Sheila Barradas

Royal Bafokeng Platinum has outlined a plan that could result in it hitting the ground running with a surfeit of mining flexibility in an improved platinum market. 


Styldrift I expansion project, South Africa
Styldrift I expansion project, South Africa
21st August 2015 By: Sheila Barradas

As at the end of June 2015, the project had reached an overall completion of 58%. 


Medupi power station project, South Africa
Medupi power station project, South Africa
24th October 2014

The Medupi power station has received the Pressure Equipment Regulation Certificate of Registration for Unit 6 – the first Medupi boiler set to be connected to the national electricity grid. 


Styldrift 1 expansion project, South Africa
Styldrift 1 expansion project, South Africa
24th October 2014

Royal Bafokeng Platinum’s ongoing Styldrift I expansion project is more than two months behind schedule. 


Medupi power station project, South Africa
Medupi power station project, South Africa
8th November 2013 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom has reported that the Unit 6 boiler feed pump one-directional testing has been successfully completed. 


Kwale mineral sands project, Kenya
Kwale mineral sands project, Kenya
8th November 2013 By: Sheila Barradas

The mining unit and wet concentrator are now operational. 


Kusile power plant project, South Africa
Kusile power plant project, South Africa
8th November 2013 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom has provided an update on the power plant. 


Medupi power station project, South Africa
1st February 2013 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Construction at the project remains suspended. 


1

Showroom

ESAB showroom image
ESAB South Africa

ESAB South Arica, the leading supplier of high-end welding and cutting products to the Southern African industrial market is based in...

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Flameblock
Flameblock

FlameBlock is a proudly South African company that engineers, manufactures and supplies fire intumescent and retardant products to the fire...

VISIT SHOWROOM 
AutoX
AutoX

We are dedicated to business excellence and innovation.

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Weir
Weir

Weir is a global leader in mining technology. We recognise that our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that...

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Hanna Instruments (Pty) Ltd
Hanna Instruments (Pty) Ltd

We supply customers with practical affordable solutions for their testing needs. Our products include benchtop, portable, in-line process control...

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa (Pty) Ltd
Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa (Pty) Ltd

Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa is sole distributors for Goodwin electrically driven, submersible, abrasion resistance slurry pumps.

VISIT SHOWROOM 

Latest Multimedia

sponsored by

Option 1 (equivalent of R125 a month):

Receive a weekly copy of Creamer Media's Engineering News & Mining Weekly magazine
(print copy for those in South Africa and e-magazine for those outside of South Africa)
Receive daily email newsletters
Access to full search results
Access archive of magazine back copies
Access to Projects in Progress
Access to ONE Research Report of your choice in PDF format

Option 2 (equivalent of R375 a month):

All benefits from Option 1
PLUS
Access to Creamer Media's Research Channel Africa for ALL Research Reports, in PDF format, on various industrial and mining sectors including Electricity; Water; Energy Transition; Hydrogen; Roads, Rail and Ports; Coal; Gold; Platinum; Battery Metals; etc.

Already a subscriber?

Forgotten your password?

MAGAZINE & ONLINE

SUBSCRIBE

RESEARCH CHANNEL AFRICA

SUBSCRIBE

CORPORATE PACKAGES

CLICK FOR A QUOTATION







pqt: 0.196s - ct: 0.43s - 349pq - 2rq
Subscribe Now