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# John Thompson

Global leaders in boilers and environmental solutions

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- [Media](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/media/) - Browse the latest news, media releases and updates from John Thompson, covering projects, engineering developments and company milestones.
- [Steamtalk March 2026](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/steamtalk-march-2026/)
- [Fuel switching in industrial boilers: From coal to biomass and waste fuels](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/fuel-switching-in-industrial-boilers-from-coal-to-biomass-and-waste-fuels/) - Fuel switching for industrial boilers in South Africa reduces carbon tax, lowers emissions and improves efficiency without replacing systems.
- [Philsutech Annual National Convention 2023](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/philsutech-annual-national-convention-2023/) - John Thompson, your partner in energy and environmental solutions, will showcase engineering and innovation at the 69th Philsutech National Convention.
- [Isando Steel Fabrication Facility](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/isando-steel-fabrication-facility/) - John Thompson Isando provides ISO 3834 welding, pressure vessel fabrication, NDT, laser cutting, and training for precise industrial manufacturing.
- [ACTOM John Thompson Company Profile](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/actom-john-thompson-company-profile/) - Leading designer and manufacturer of industrial boilers, energy solutions, and environmental equipment, serving South Africa and global markets.
- [ACTOM John Thompson Overview](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/actom-john-thompson-overview/) - John Thompson, a division of ACTOM, delivers innovative energy, boiler, and air quality solutions with global expertise and over 75 years of experience.
- [Webinar: Energy efficiency, co generation and harnessing recoverable energy](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/webinar-energy-efficiency-co-generation-and-harnessing-recoverable-energy/) - The Minister of Electricity is seized with the execution of plans for additional power an improved energy efficiency through a number of strategies in order to reduce and eliminate load shedding in South Africa. Cogeneration, harnessing of recoverable energy and improving energy efficiency in utility, industrial, mining, commercial and residential installations provide the cleanest and
- [Steam energy specialist behind food & beverage industry](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/steam-energy-specialist-behind-food-beverage-industry/) - All fired up to deliver new energy solutions John Thompson designs, manufactures and installs package firetube boilers with steam outputs from 1 to 40 t/h for the Food and Beverage industry. View The steam energy specialist behind the
- [Power plant OEMs: Their role in improving the performance of Eskom coal-fired power stations](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/power-plant-oems-their-role-in-improving-the-performance-of-eskom-coal-fired-power-stations/) - In February 2023, National Treasury announced that it had appointed the German VGBE Energy Consortium to assess and investigate the operations of Eskom’s coal fleet. This assessment is due to be concluded in July this year. National Treasury said that the outcome of the assessment will consider putting in place a concession model which could
- [John Thompson’s biofuels test project yielded valuable data for future use](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/john-thompsons-biofuels-test-project-yielded-valuable-data-for-future-use/) - Personal care and food products supplier Unilever Ghana Ltd contracted boiler manufacturer John Thompson to design, install and commission a biomass boiler to produce steam for its factory in Tema, Ghana. The boiler was designed to burn various types of biomass fuels. The boiler plant consists of the following equipment: Europac TU1050 packaged boiler Triumph
- [John Thompson - for Boiler and Environmental Solutions](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/john-thompson-for-boiler-and-environmental-solutions/) - At John Thompson we design, manufacture, install, maintain and upgrade fossil fuel- and biomass-fired boilers and air pollution control equipment for process steam and power generation, industrial and mining applications. View Boiler and Environmental Solutions Advert pdf
- [Innovative Pollution Control Enables Cleaner, Healthier Environment](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/innovative-pollution-control-enables-cleaner-healthier-environment/) - EFFICIENT SOLUTIONSBy incorporating technologies, the company helps furnace operators reduce their energy usage and lower operating costs The furnace industry faces significant challenges in managing air pollution linked to furnace operations, considering that each stage of the furnace operation requires a unique approach to address air pollution effectively. Energy and environmental solutions provider John Thompson,
- [Engineering News and Mining Weekly Company Profile](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/engineering-news-and-mining-weekly-company-profile/) - Almost 70 years ago John Thompson (a division of ACTOM (Pty) Ltd) commenced manufacturing its iconic boilers at its Bellville South premises near Cape Town. This site has been developed and expanded over the years to become one of the top facilities of its kind in South Africa, staying abreast of technological developments and playing
- [COVID-19 Corona Virus South African Resource Portal](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/covid-19-corona-virus-south-african-resource-portal/) - What is COVID-19?On 31 December 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan City, China. ‘Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2’ (SARS-CoV-2) was confirmed as the causative agent of what we now know as ‘Coronavirus Disease 2019’ (COVID-19). Since then, the virus has spread to more than 100 countries,
- [Calvin Carroll – Best Welding & Fabrication Inspector Level 2](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/calvin-carroll-best-welding-fabrication-inspector-level-2/) - A CELEBRATION OF TWO DECADES OF INNOVATION, EXPERTISE, AND LEADERSHIP IN THE INDUSTRY Calvin Carrol, a veteran in the welding industry with over 20 years of experience, has been honoured with the 2024 Best Student in Welding & Fabrication Inspector Level 2 Award. Calvin’s remarkable journey has been characterised by continuous growth and a commitment
- [B&E embarks on environmentally friendlywaste disposal initiatives](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/be-embarks-on-environmentally-friendlywaste-disposal-initiatives/) - During a waste stream and disposal review, Boiler and Environmental’s SHERQ Department identified that food waste was being disposed of into the General Waste stream. This contaminated recyclables such as paper and cardboard and resulted in more recyclable waste going to the landfill dump sites and less being recycled. The SHERQ department spearheaded a campaign
- [Air Pollution Control for Industrial and Utility Plant](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/air-pollution-control-for-industrial-and-utility-plant/) - At John Thompson we design and manufacture high efficiency biomass-fired boilers and air pollution control equipment for process steam and power generation, industrial and mining applications. View Air pollution control for industrial and utility plant Pdf
- [Steamtalk Dec 2025](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/steamtalk-dec-2025/)
- [What’s What June 2025](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/whats-what-june-2025/)
- [Steamtalk June 2025](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/steamtalk-june-2025/)
- [What’s What Dec 2024](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/whats-what-dec-2024/)
- [Steamtalk Dec 2023](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/steamtalk-dec-2023/)
- [Steamtalk Dec 2024](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/steamtalk-dec-2024/)
- [Steamtalk June 2024](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/steamtalk-june-2024/)
- [What’s What Dec 2023](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/whats-what-dec-2023/)
- [Steamtalk Nov 2021](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/steamtalk-nov-2021/)
- [Steamtalk June 2022](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/steamtalk-june-2022/)
- [Santa Shoebox 2022](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/santa-shoebox-2022/) - Take an empty shoebox and decorate it with colourful paper, stickers or paint. Add a few essential items like a toothbrush and toothpaste, and finish off with a sprinkling of clothes, school items and tasty treats! The result is two eyes beaming with excitement, a smile as wide as the Blyde River Canyon and a
- [Importance of Cyber Security](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/importance-of-cyber-security/) - In the previous article published in the summer 2022 edition of SteamTalk, our IT Department highlighted that Information Technology plays a vital role in every company to ensure effective communication, financial management and technological progression. The Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) defines IT management as comprising five sets of best practices. Security falls under Service
- [John Thompson’s first robotic welder](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/john-thompsons-first-robotic-welder/) - Our Manufacturing Business Unit in Bellville recently acquired its first robotic welder. The robotic welder can weld tubes to boilers in a horizontal position. This was previously a labour-intensive and time-consuming procedure in the vertical position. This new welding technology promotes safer working conditions for our factory staff whilst delivering time and cost-effective products to
- [John Thompson at Enlit Africa 2023](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/john-thompson-at-enlit-africa-2023/) - John Thompson was one of the ACTOM divisions that participated at the ENLIT Africa 2023 from 16 – 18 May 2023 in Cape Town. This conference and exhibition has been a beacon of knowledge, uniting visionaries, industry leaders, and passionate professionals from across the continent. For three unforgettable days, we explored the dynamic landscape of
- [John Thompson’s very own World Cup 2022](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/john-thompsons-very-own-world-cup-2022/) - The atmosphere was electrifying due to a large number of spectators, who were not only JT employees but also family members and retired employees who all pitched in on a fun-filled day with music, entertainment and the quality of football on display. Teams battled it out for the top prize of bragging rights and of
- [Yielding data from a biofuels test project](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/yielding-data-from-a-biofuels-test-project-2/) - Unilever Ghana Ltd contracted John Thompson to design, install and commission a biomass boiler to produce steam for their factory in Tema. The boiler plant, designed to burn various biomass fuels, consists of a Europac TU1050 packaged boiler, Triumph chain grate biomass stoker, H-fin economiser, highefficiency multi-cyclone grit collector, and a bag filter. Trials on
- [SASTA Congress 2023](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/sasta-congress-2023/)
- [What's What June 2023](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/whats-what-june-2023/)
- [Predicting Boiler Trips with Machine Learning](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/predicting-boiler-trips-with-machine-learning/) - Boilers are critical equipment used for steam generation and are found throughout the manufacturing industry. Unplanned downtime of boilers can lead to a halt in production as steam supply often fills a process-critical function.In this webinar, we will demonstrate how an end-to-end workflow was developed using MATLAB and Machine Learning (ML) for one of our
- [John Thompson Creamer Media Product Showroom](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/john-thompson-creamer-media-product-showroom/) - John Thompson, the leader in energy and environmental solutions through value engineering and innovation, provides the following: design, engineer, manufacture, construct, repair, retrofit, install and maintain. Commission industrial and utility boilers, environmental systems and solutions and HVAC systems. View Virtual Showroom
- [Etienne de Villiers](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/etienne-de-villiers/) - Full Name: Etienne de Villiers Position and Company Name: Divisional technical executive at John Thompson Main Activity of the Company: John Thompson is involved in the design, manufacture, building and maintenance of industrial and utility boiler plant, as well as the design, manufacture and supply of flue-gas cleanup and air-quality management equipment and systems Date
- [Marwan Davids](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/marwan-davids/) - Full Name: Marwan Davids Position and Company Name: Human resources executive at John Thompson Main Activity of the Company: Boiler engineering, manufacturing and maintenance, as well as air quality services Date and Place of Birth: November 9, Cape Town Schools and Tertiary Education: Rylands High School, the University of the Western Cape, Stellenbosch University, the
- [Steamtalk June 2023](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/steamtalk-june-2023/)
- [Yielding data from a biofuels test project](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/yielding-data-from-a-biofuels-test-project/) - Unilever Ghana Ltd contracted John Thompson to design, install and commission a biomass boiler to produce steam for their factory in Tema. The boiler plant, designed to burn various biomass fuels, consists of a Europac TU1050 packaged boiler, Triumph chain grate biomass stoker, H-fin economiser, high-efficiency multi-cyclone grit collector, and bag filter. The boiler was
- [What’s Watt June 2022](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/whats-watt-june-2022/)
- [Steamtalk November 2022](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/steamtalk-november-2022/)
- [What’s Watt December 2022](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/whats-watt-december-2022/)
- [ACTOM John Thompson Brochure](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/actom-john-thompson-brochure/)
- [Benoni Plant and Equipment Hire Brochure](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/benoni-plant-and-equipment-hire-brochure/)
- [MicroGen Biomass / Fossil Fuel-fired Boiler](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/microgen-biomass-fossil-fuel-fired-boiler/) - To cater for the growing demand for small medium pressure power boilers suited to biomass and coal fired cogeneration applications, John Thompson developed the MicroGen boiler with a nominal steam generation capacity of between 20 and 25 t/h for steam pressures from 31 bar(g) to 61 bar(g). Market demand, however, dictated the need for a
- [Boiler design using CFD](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/boiler-design-using-cfd/) - Market pressures on more cost effective,energy efficient and environment-friendly boiler designs are increasing continuously. Additionally, the challenges faced in boiler design and combustion technology demand more accurate engineering methods. To meet these demands John Thompson’s team of experienced engineers are armed with state of the art engineering tools through the company’s investment in Computational Fluid
- [AquaGen Hot Water Generator](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/aquagen-hot-water-generator/) - John Thompson, the Power division of ACTOM (Pty) Ltd, has been designing and manufacturing industrial boilers and associated plant at their head office and factory near Cape Town for over 60 years.Their latest development is a coal-fired hot water generator that is suitable for low temperature process heating applications. Named AquaGen, it comes complete with
- [John Thompson supplies low emission boiler plant](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/john-thompson-supplies-low-emission-boiler-plant/) - John Thompson's Package Boilers business unit recently completed a contract for the conversion from high voltage electrode boiler plant to coal-fired boilers at SA Breweries’ Newlands brewery in Cape Town. The process steam for the brewery has been provided for many years by a single large electrode boiler, but this has become uneconomical due to
- [Torrefied biomass fuel for John Thompson boilers](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/torrefied-biomass-fuel-for-john-thompson-boilers/) - As the price of biomass fuels is becoming more competitive with traditional fuels such as coal, oil and gas, the need for boilers to fire biomass fuels is steadily increasing. To meet this need and the growing demand for a cleaner and more sustainable environment, and to verify boiler design and combustion parameters, John Thompson,
- [Power Generation Market](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/power-generation-market/) - John Thompson is a division of ACTOM, with its principal focus on being the best boiler and environmental solutions company. Our highly skilled, locally-based engineering team has in-house CFD, FEA, thermal and circulation modeling and solid modeling capabilities. Utility Boilers John Thompson is experienced in the manufacture, installation, maintenance and retrofitting of utility watertube boilers.
- [Biogas-fired boiler](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/biogas-fired-boiler/) - JOHN THOMPSON supplies more biogas boilers to local industries John Thompson, the Western Cape-based designer and manufacturer of industrial boilers and ancillary equipment, has recently supplied and installed four biogas-fired boilers for the brewery, winery and dairy industries - two Redipac reverse-flame boilers and two Enviropac three-pass, fully wetback boilers. All boilers incorporate spiral-tube technology
- [The Boiler and Steam Specialist](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/the-boiler-and-steam-specialist/) - Watertube boilers: fossil fuel- and biomass-fired up to 200 t/h and 350 t/h respectively and 110 bar, 540 °C. Firetube boilers: coal/biomass-, oil-, gas-, and woodfired up to 40 t/h and 32 bar. Waste-heat boilers: steam output and pressure to suit application. At John Thompson we design, manufacture, install, operate and maintain Industrial Watertube and
- [Utility boilers & environmental solutions](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/utility-boilers-environmental-solutions/) - John Thompson provides maintenance and retrofit services for fossil fuel-fired power boilers with steam outputs up to 2 800 t/h (1 800 MW) at 260 bar and 580°C and the design, supply and installation of new fabric filter plant. View utility boilers & environmental
- [Environmental Solutions - Wet Scrubber](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/environmental-solutions-wet-scrubber/) - Our product range includes: Pulse jet bag filtersReverse air baghousesVenturi, dynamic & vane scrubbersCyclonesPressurisation unitsShaker & silo vent filters View Air Pollution Control - Wet Scrubber advert pdf
- [Platen Evaporator](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/platen-evaporator/) - Innovative product made possible by advanced modelling techniques Environmental conservation and the current financial climate have a great impact on the industrial boiler market. Most industries are considering renewable energy resources such as biomass combustion plants which are CO2 neutral and sustainable in an agricultural system. Equipment upgrades are also attractive due to the reduced
- [Bagasse-Fired Boiler for the DRC](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/bagasse-fired-boiler-for-the-drc/) - John Thompson, the Cape Town based designer and manufacturer of industrial boilers and ancillary equipment, has successfully carried out the performance tests on an 80 t/h bagasse-fired watertube boiler and pre-boiler plant that they supplied for the sugar mill of Compagnie Sucriére de Kwilu Ngongo (CSKN) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) CSKN, in which the DRC Government has a
- [Reverse Pulse Bag Filters](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/reverse-pulse-bag-filters/) - After sales services include: Spare partsMaintenance contractsTrainingConversions, upgrades and equipment rebuildsComplete system and mechanical equipment evaluations. View Reverse pulse bag filters advert pdf
- [23 t/h Wood-fired Hybrid Boiler](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/wood-fired-hybrid-boiler/) - Background In 1989, Sappi Management Services placed an order with John Thompson on behalf of Sappi Novobord, White River, for the supply of boilerplant and ancillary equipment as part of an expansion project at the Novobord factory. The boilerplant was designed to combust the waste pin-chip and normal chip screenings, as well as sawdust and
- [Boiler and Steam Specialist - 80 years' in SA](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/boiler-and-steam-specialist-80-years-in-sa/) - At John Thompson we design, manufacture, install, operate and maintain coal-, biomass-, oil-, gas- and wood-fired Package Boilers, with steam outputs from 1 to 40t/h. We are a leading supplier to both local and international markets. View The Boiler and Steam Specialist for 80 years' in South Africa Advert pdf
- [Air Pollution Control across the spectrum](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/air-pollution-control-across-the-spectrum/) - Our product range includes: Pulse Jet Bag FiltersReverse Air BaghousesWet ScrubbersCyclonesPressurisation UnitsShaker and Silo Vent FiltersDust Suppression View Air Pollution Control across the spectrum advert pdf
- [John Thompson Attemperator](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/john-thompson-attemperator/) - If boiler load swings and fuel changes affect your boiler’s superheater performance, causing temperature dips and spikes, speak to us about the possibility of retrofitting a surface type attemperator for steady steam temperature control independent of boiler load. Features and benefits include: Non-contact attemperator that uses boiler water as the cooling medium,No risk of water
- [The Boiler and Air Pollution Control Specialists](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/the-boiler-and-air-pollution-control-specialists/) - At John Thompson we design, manufacture, install, maintain and upgrade fossil fuel- and biomass-fired boilers and air pollution control plant for process steam and power generation and industrial applications. View The Boiler and Air Pollution Control Specialists Advert pdf
- [John Thompson’s Manufacturing business unit](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/john-thompsons-manufacturing-business-unit/) - Our manufacturing capabilities include: 100T Lifting capacity | Plate rolling up to 65mm thick | Press brake up to 400T| Hydraulic press up to 500T | End plate flanging (knuckling) | Submerged arc welding | Thermal stress relieving furnace (21 x 5.1 x 5.8 m) | Radial & travelling bed drill | CNC pipe bending
- [John Thompson awarded CE quality marking](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/john-thompson-awarded-ce-quality-marking/) - Towards the end of 2016 John Thompson a division of Actom (Pty) Ltd, was contracted by a European-based company to supply a 12 t/h 14 bar(g) steam generator – complete with CE marking, the European Union (EU) quality approval stamp – to their processing plant in Ghana. CE (European Conformity) marking is a mandatory conformity
- [Significant changes to boiler design code](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/significant-changes-to-boiler-design-code/) - Background The Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER) of 2009, through its incorporation under section 44 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act No.85 of 1993), mandate health and safety standards to be utilised in the design, manufacture, repair and modification of pressurised equipment. Amongst the health and safety standards listed under SANS 347 Annex A
- [Environmental Solutions Media](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/environmental-solutions-media/) - Welcome to one of the world’s most comprehensive ranges of air filtration/dust collection equipment for emission control, gas cleaning and product recovery. John Thompson provides the right solution for the job by combining these readily available resources with years of application experience. To maximize your investment, our experts can help you design, select, manufacture, install,
- [Serving the Sugar Industry for decades](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/serving-the-sugar-industry-for-decades/) - Your partner in steam New boilerplant and ancillariesRepair and maintenanceRetrofits & upgrades (including Industry 4.0)Efficiency improvementsReliability studiesOperational auditsInspection and servicesMetallurgical surveysRemnant life analysesEnvironmental solutionsSupply of OEM spares At John Thompson we design, manufacture, install, maintain and retro-fit fossil fuel- and biomass-fired watertube boilers for both local and international sugar industries. [button shape="rounded" size="regular" href="https://www.johnthompson.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/serving-the-sugar-industry-shukela-2018.pdf" title="Serving
- [50th Anniversary - Air Pollution Control](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/50th-anniversary-air-pollution-control/) - A business unit of John Thompson John Thompson is a division of ACTOM (Pty) Ltd with its principal focus on being the best boiler and environmental solutions company serving the power generation and industrial markets, both locally and internationally, with innovation and enthusiastic response. Your partner for industrial air pollution control solutions for half-a-century. [button
- [Technology deal with Hamon](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/technology-deal-with-hamon/) - ACTOM has signed a technology and local representation agreement with HAMON, the reputable international manufacturer and supplier of environmental and power generation systems to extend John Thompson’s offerings in these fields in the local market. The additional equipment and technologies comprise electrostatic precipitators (ESP’s) and a flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) system in the environmental field,
- [World Class Energy Management](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/world-class-energy-management/) - Introduction John Thompson is a division of ACTOM with 85 years’ experience in the South African industry. Having designed, manufactured, installed, operated and maintained industrial boiler plant in South Africa during this time, and with an installed base of over 4 000 boilers, we are in the unique position also to look after our customers’
- [John Thompson’s new Torripac package boiler](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/john-thompsons-new-torripac-package-boiler/) - John Thompson, a leading designer and manufacturer of industrial boilers and associated plant, has developed and introduced the Torripac, a uniquely versatile and efficient biomass-fired package boiler. A hybrid boiler containing some watertube boiler features and a range of enhanced package boiler features, the Torripac has significant advantages over other biomass-fired package boilers on offer.
- [What's Watt December 2021](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/whats-watt-december-2021/)
- [What's Watt June 2021](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/whats-watt-june-2021/)
- [Steamtalk June 2021](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/steamtalk-june-2021/)
- [What's Watt July 2020](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/whats-watt-july-2020/)
- [What's Watt Dec 2020](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/whats-watt-dec-2020/)
- [Steamtalk Dec 2020](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/steamtalk-dec-2020/)
- [Steamtalk June 2020](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/steamtalk-june-2020/)

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/) - John Thompson provides OEM design, manufacture and service of industrial boilers and energy systems across Africa, delivering reliable steam, heat and power.
- [Environmental Solutions](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/environmental-solutions/) - John Thompson provides emission control solutions like Pulse Jet Filters, Scrubbers & Cyclones for air quality management, emission compliance & pollution reduction
- [Steam Outsourcing Solutions](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/steam-outsourcing-solutions/)
- [Utility and Power Island Solutions](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/utility-and-power-island-solutions/) - Customized utility and power island solutions for industrial applications — including complete power packages, reliability, and performance from John Thompson.
- [Boilers](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/boilers/) - John Thompson provides OEM industrial boiler systems and services, including packaged, utility and watertube boilers, supporting reliable steam generation.
- [Ngodwana Energy Biomass Plant](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/energy-management/ngodwana-energy-biomass-plant/) - John Thompson manages the Ngodwana Biomass Plant, providing O&M services, energy efficiency and sustainable power generation in South Africa.
- [Company](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/company/) - Learn more about John Thompson, an established industrial engineering company delivering boiler, energy and manufacturing expertise across Africa.
- [Quality & Accreditations](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/quality-accreditations/) - John Thompson, a Lloyd’s Register and ASME-certified manufacturer, delivers boilers and pressure vessels with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 & ISO 3834 compliance.
- [Industrial Watertube Boilers](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/boilers/industrial-watertube-boilers/) - High-pressure industrial watertube boilers engineered for power, utility and industrial plants. Design, manufacture and support by John Thompson.
- [Contact](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/contact/) - Contact John Thompson to discuss industrial boiler, HVAC and energy solutions, engineering services or manufacturing capabilities across Africa.
- [People](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/people/) - Meet the people behind John Thompson, including experienced engineers, specialists and teams delivering industrial boiler and energy solutions.
- [Manufacturing](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/manufacturing/) - John Thompson’s manufacturing capabilities include facilities for boilers and energy systems, supporting fabrication, assembly, testing and quality control.
- [HVAC](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/hvac/) - John Thompson provides industrial HVAC systems and services, supporting heating, ventilation and energy efficiency for industrial and commercial facilities.
- [Engineering](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/engineering/) - Specialised engineering services for industrial applications, including design support, upgrades, inspections & performance optimisation in South Africa
- [Spares & Maintenance](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/spares-maintenance/)
- [B-BBEE](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/b-bbee/)
- [Website User Experience Survey](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/website-user-experience-survey/)
- [ACTOM Group Contacts](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/contact/actom-group-contacts/)
- [Review Page: HVAC](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/review-page-hvac/)
- [Review Page: Boilers](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/review-page-boilers/)
- [Agents and Distributors](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/contact/agents-and-distributors/)
- [Retrofit, Repair & Maintenance](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/boilers/industrial-watertube-boilers/retrofit-repair-maintenance/) - Retrofit, Repair & Maintenance Retrofit, Repair & Maintenance Our teams of suitably qualified and experienced personnel are available at short notice for routine or emergency procedures. Refurbishment, retrofitting, shutdowns, service contracts, relocation and re-builds are carried out on all types of boilers, furnaces, mechanical plant and associated equipment. Our service covers more than 100 original equipment
- [Energy Management](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/energy-management/) - Complete energy supply to meet your plant’s production requirements Complete energy supply to meet your plant’s production requirements We are uniquely positioned to take care of our customers’ total end-to-end energy requirements in a partnership agreement. Our customers reap the benefits of our more than 80 years’ experience in the South African industry as the
- [Training](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/training/) - Training for welders and boilermakers Training for welders and boilermakers As industry leaders, we need to have the best qualified talent in the field. By conducting a comprehensive apprentice training programme for welders and boilermakers for the past 20 years, we are building a confident, competent workforce for now and way into the future. Courses
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## 3D FlipBook

- [Steamtalk March 2026](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/3d-flip-book/steamtalk-march-2026/)
- [Steamtalk Dec 2025](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/3d-flip-book/steamtalk-dec-2025/)
- [What’s What June 2025](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/3d-flip-book/whats-what-june-2025/)
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- [Steamtalk Dec 2024](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/3d-flip-book/steamtalk-dec-2024/)
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- [Steamtalk June 2024](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/3d-flip-book/steamtalk-june-2024/)
- [What’s What Dec 2023](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/3d-flip-book/whats-what-dec-2023/)
- [Steamtalk Dec 2023](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/3d-flip-book/steamtalk-dec-2023/)
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- [Steamtalk June 2023](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/3d-flip-book/steamtalk-june-2023/)
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- [What’s Watt June 2022](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/3d-flip-book/whats-watt-june-2022/)
- [Steamtalk November 2022](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/3d-flip-book/steamtalk-november-2022/)
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- [ACTOM John Thompson Company Profile](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/3d-flip-book/actom-john-thompson-company-profile/)
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- [SteamTalk Summer 2021](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/3d-flip-book/steamtalk-summer-2021/)
- [What's Watt June 2021](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/3d-flip-book/whats-watt-june-2021/)
- [Steamtalk June 2021](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/3d-flip-book/steamtalk-june-2021/)
- [What's Watt Dec 2020](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/3d-flip-book/whats-watt-dec-2020/)
- [Steamtalk Dec 2020](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/3d-flip-book/steamtalk-dec-2020/)
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- [What's Watt July 2020](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/3d-flip-book/whats-watt-july-2020/)
- [Steamtalk June 2020](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/3d-flip-book/steamtalk-june-2020/)

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## Timeline Stories

- [2014](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/timeline/2014/) - John Thompson’s manufacturing facility in Bellville celebrates its 60th year.
- [2010](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/timeline/2010/) - John Thompson celebrates 75 years in South Africa.
- [2009](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/timeline/2009/) - Alstom Electrical Industries (Pty) Ltd is rebranded to become ACTOM (Pty) Ltd, of which John Thompson is a division.
- [2004](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/timeline/2004/) - Alstom South Africa acquires 90% of its shares from Alstom P and became a South African owned company with 50% BEE ownership.
- [2001](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/timeline/2001/) - Alstom Power purchases the assets of NEI Africa, including John Thompson Africa and ICAL, and creates the business division – John Thompson Boilers.
- [1989](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/timeline/1989/) - NEI merges with Rolls-Royce, creating Rolls-Royce Industrial Power Group, which includes International Combustion Ltd, Cochran and John Thompson Africa.
- [1977](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/timeline/1977/) - Clarke Chapman Ltd and Reyrolle Parsons Ltd form Northern Engineering Industries Ltd (NEI).
- [1969](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/timeline/1969/) - John Thompson UK acquires Cochran to become Europe’s leading manufacturer of shell boilers.
- [1960](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/timeline/1960/) - John Thompson Africa (Pty) Ltd is established under control of the UK parent company.
- [1954](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/timeline/1954/) - John Thompson – Albert de Jong (Pty) Ltd manufactures its first boiler in South Africa.
- [1935](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/timeline/1935/) - An agent is appointed in South Africa.
- [1870](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/timeline/1870/) - Works move to Wolverhampton to concentrate on production of steam boilers.
- [1824](https://www.johnthompson.co.za/timeline/1824/) - William Thompson establishes an iron boat building business in Bilston, UK.

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