John Thompson re-establishes Australian presence through EDMS partnership
JOHN Thompson Industrial Watertube Division, part of the ACTOM Group in South Africa, has announced a new partnership with Australian firm EDMS to reintroduce its world-class industrial solutions to the Australian market. The collaboration restores access to specialist boiler support for the sugar industry and opens new opportunities in the energy and industrial sectors.
Rebuilding a historic presence
John Thompson’s long history of engineering excellence dates back to 1824. Although its Australian division closed in the early 2000s, many of its boilers remain in operation across the country. With limited specialist support available in recent years, this partnership restores access to original parts, expert maintenance, and technical upgrades.
“John Thompson is proud to be back in Australia,” says Quintus Engelbrecht, Business Development Manager of the Industrial Watertube Boiler Business Unit. “By working with EDMS, we are providing long-overdue access to the level of service and technical expertise our equipment requires.”
EDMS provides a diverse range of engineering, fabrication and site construction services to the sugar, agriculture, defence, marine, resource, renewable energy, tourism and industrial sectors. It has built a solid reputation in the Australian sugar industry through its maintenance work and strong technical capabilities. By aligning with John Thompson, EDMS is now equipped to deliver a complete offering – from site support to project execution.
Service where it matters most
“There are very few boiler specialists left in Australia,” explains Engelbrecht. “With this partnership, we combine our engineering knowledge and equipment supply with EDMS’s strong local footprint.”
Australian clients will benefit from enhanced access to engineering insights, specialist services, and spares, including the potential for remote monitoring and virtual diagnostics, improving plant reliability and efficiency.
Supporting more than sugar
While the sugar sector is the immediate focus, John Thompson sees strong potential for its boiler systems in other industrial applications, including power generation.
“We’re excited to align with a partner that opens doors to smarter, more efficient energy solutions for the Australian industry. With John Thompson’s proven technology and our local delivery footprint, clients can expect real performance improvements,” concludes Michael Hagen, EDMS Australia Managing Director.
