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By Garth Cloete, COO at Sustainable Power Solutions For many African businesses, energy has moved from being a background utility to a central operational concern. With grid constraints, rising tariffs, and unreliable infrastructure, these constraints increasingly affect how companies operate, manage costs, and plan for growth. At the same time, better solar and battery solutions […]
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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 services, is completing the manufacture of two 30 MVA transformers for a mining house in Botswana. The mining house faced several challenges with its existing power infrastructure, which was […]
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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 as an asset transaction with the transfer of staff. The event marked a significant milestone for South African industrial capability and was attended by key stakeholders such as […]
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Over 600 million Africans still lack access to electricity, yet the continent’s industrial potential is vast. The challenge is no longer just access—it’s how to power industries, create jobs, and fuel digital economies for sustainable growth. The 2026 Manufacturing Indaba is set to address this critical issue, bringing together stakeholders to explore how reliable energy can unlock Africa’s […]
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John Thompson, a division of ACTOM (Pty) Ltd and South Africa’s leading provider of industrial energy solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Berkeley Energy Corporate Solutions (BECS), a specialist developer and supplier of biomass energy projects. Together, the companies aim to accelerate the deployment of reliable, renewable steam solutions to industrial customers in South […]
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