Frik is trained and vastly experienced in the production, installation and service aspects of mechanical, electrical and construction fields. Frik has had extensive exposure to various international standards such as the ISO9001. Conducting and concluding quality assurance for furnace manufacturers on capital equipment on various significant projects. His track record reflects outstanding project management performances on several high profile projects for sizable companies and groups locally and internationally. Exceedingly customer orientated and committed to mutually satisfactory project completion.

Technically and academically qualified to complete conceptual and optimum designs on a variety of entrepreneurial products. Malcolm has over 40 years of drafting and engineering experience including mechanical, piping, structural and plate work. He also currently has over 25 successful years of experience in the Thermal Industry.

Keith has been within the furnace industry for the past 30 years and is competent in all aspects of furnace engineering. His emphasis is on achieving superior quality first time, thus reducing on-site involvement to a minimum. Excellent interaction skills with clients, peers and subordinates.

Joe has been responsible for the operating and maintenance of over 45 installations used on a commercial basis over the past 40 years. He has the unique ability to eliminate concerns through practical review prior to the event. Joe's extensive involvement in the heat treatment industry including operating in the capacity of managing director of one of South Africa's major commercial heat treatment facilities made him the obvious choice to head up the process engineering department. Joe heads up most of the process engineering reviews that form part of the PTE culture. Joe also fulfills the post of Operations Director enabling him to practise utilizing his extensive experience.

Paul has operated at PTE since it opened its doors in 1997 and has fulfilled the capacity of  Project Manager on various projects, local and abroad.  Paul has been hands on in all aspects of the business and with over 18 years of experience in the Thermal Industry Paul has the commitment, knowledge and skill required to manage various types of projects from the early design and conceptual stages right through to actual site installation.

Nicholas is a resident chemical engineer at PTE. He is involved in laboratory testing as well as process design and product specification. Nicholas also manages pre-engineering work on several large scale projects. He holds a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand and currently holds the title of Candidate Engineer with ECSA and is an Associate member of IChemE. Nicholas has specific commitment to health, safety and the environment as well as delivering project input based on rigorous research.

Qualified as an Electronic service mechanician in the aircraft industry, Stan furthered his technical experience in the engineering sector as a Millright. With 26 years experience in the machine tool industry. He is currently focused on Project Engineering and site installations.

Project Engineer

Sydney is a graduate chemical process engineer with further post graduate studies in technology management and business leadership. Sydney advises on the future of energy markets and develops and implements strategies to exploit opportunities in these energy markets (fossil and renewable) sustainably. His services include engineering, business development and programme management work. He leads the front-end development and research on various PTE energy projects. Sydney was employed by Sasol in various positions for a period of 35 years. Sasol is the world leader in the production of fuel and chemicals from coal (CTL) and natural gas (GTL).

Refinery Specialist

Jayde holds a Bachelor Of Commerce in Information Technology with a focus on Systems Analysis and Design. Having over 18 years of experience in Sales, Marketing, Business and Accounts Management. Jayde is responsible for attending to our local and international clientele as well as the various product and service lines offered by PTE. She is an enthusiastic and devoted individual who is committed to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.