LTA merges and lists
The pursuit of excellence in one area encourages success in others. This is what motivated the establishment of the Amalgamated Construction and Contracting Company (Amco). Formed in 1963, it began life as a group of about 50 subsidiaries and affiliates, which ultimately united into one entity. Amco shifted its focus to civil engineering work within the mining sector.
In 1965, James Thompson Limited merged with Lewis Construction, Steeledale Reinforcing and Amco to form LTA. The company was listed on the JSE and expanded rapidly, winning prominent contracts nationwide. LTA acquired a more diverse portfolio, including the establishment of an electrical and process engineering division and the acquisition of a mechanical engineering and piping business.
