From pioneers in boiler technology… to global leaders in energy and environmental solutions


From pioneers in boiler technology… to global leaders in energy and environmental solutions


John Thompson is a division of ACTOM (Pty) Ltd. Our proud history of boiler design and manufacturing supports our principal focus: to be a global leader in energy and environmental solutions through value engineering and innovation.



Innovative boilers, stokers and associated energy solutions – from needs analysis to installation and support


Firmly focussed on serving our global customer base, we offer the following products and services: Boilers, Environmental Solutions (including Air Pollution Control), Engineering, Energy Management, Manufacturing, Spares, Maintenance and Training.

To assure our customers of the best solution to any engineering challenge, our engineering teams can accurately simulate virtually any scenario, using the latest computational fluid dynamics technology. Our capabilities in finite element analysis and in thermal, circulation and solid modelling enable our solutions to be custom-fit for purpose, every time.

 

Sustainable HVAC Solutions

Whatever your HVAC requirements, our engineers will provide you with a well-considered long-term solution, so you can tick all the boxes of environmental and workspace compliance.

Sustainable HVAC Solutions

Our systems, plants and components are well-engineered and innovative, often purpose-designed around a client’s needs.

Talk to a JT HVAC expert about your requirements.


Learn Moreabout our HVAC Engineering

Boilers

Dedicated engineers with many years’ experience head up our Boiler Division. We design, manufacture, install, maintain and retrofit all boilers and associated equipment. Learn More

Learn moreabout our energy efficient boilers

Environmental Solutions

We offer one of the world’s most comprehensive ranges of air filtration/dust collection equipment for emission control, gas cleaning and product recovery. Our capabilities cover industrial environmental solutions and utility plant environmental solutions. Learn More

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Engineering

As a leader in boiler technology we place strong emphasis on product development and thermal/combustion technology. Our wide-ranging welding capabilities serve our clients’ mission critical applications well. Learn More

Learn moreabout our engineering capabilities

Energy Management

Our Energy Management Department demonstrates our commitment to delivering world class competitive services to the growing number of customers who choose to outsource their non-core business. Learn More

Learn moreabout our energy management services
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HVAC

Whatever your HVAC requirements, our engineers will provide you with a well-considered long-term solution, so you can tick all the boxes of environmental and workspace compliance. Learn More

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Manufacturing

Our manufacturing and foundry works has become one of the top facilities of its kind. Our services include welding and non-destructive testing. Learn More

Learn moreabout our boiler manufacturing facilities

Spares & Maintenance

A full range of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) spares is available for all John Thompson boilers, stokers and other ancillary equipment. We produce cast spares in our own foundry near Cape Town, so customers are assured of ex-stock supplies. Learn More

Learn moreabout our boiler spares and related parts

Training

We have been conducting comprehensive training programmes for welders, boilermakers, operators, maintenance staff and engineers for the past 20 years. Learn More

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Company

From pioneering beginnings in 1824, John Thompson is today focussed on being a global leader in energy and environmental solutions. Learn More

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Industries in which we operate




Power Generation

Petrochemical

Iron & Steel

Dryers

Coal

Sugar

Ferro Alloys

Iron Ore

Mineral Sands

Cement

Diamonds

Tyres / Rubber

Foundry

Gold Mining

Refractories

Industrial Boilers

Food Processing

Quality above all


Our Quality System is certified to ISO 9001: 2015 and listed accordingly. We have designed and built equipment in accordance with a number of international codes and specifications, including AD Merkblatter, ASME, ANCC (Italian), TRD, EN, British Standard and ISO 3834 for welding.

Learn moreabout our quality and accreditations

AD-2000 MERKBLATT
ASME
BSI
CEN
cidb
DQS ISO 9001
DQS ISO 14001
DQS ISO 45001
ISO 3834
ISO
BBBEE Level 1
Lloyd's Register Approved
Labour Department
Proudly South African
SAGA