Thomson Bros. Trading is a rapidly expanding company based in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Perceived as a growing force in the area of fluid control, we attribute our success to extensive product knowledge, our understanding of and responsiveness to market requirements and the value we place on excellent customer service.

Thomson Bros. Trading originated on a farm in the Alexandria district where we started manufacturing plastic valves in response to the need we saw for valves which met certain criteria. 

As well as being affordable, these plastic valves are corrosion free, do not seize in adverse water conditions and have no scrap metal value, which is an important deterrent to theft. The range was then increased to include check valves, taps, elbows etc. To grow the business, we moved to premises in Newton Park, Port Elizabeth. The current premises accommodate a factory, showroom and sales centre. We realised there was a market for brass valves and therefore started importing a good quality brass range. Thomson Bros. also imports high-quality P.T.F.E thread tape. Thomson Bros. has evolved into a strong force in the fluid control field over the years and is constantly transforming and evolving. 

1997
Bryan Thomson designed plastic valve and fitting's on Family Farm in Alexandria in Eastern Cape
1997
2001
Farm sold and business relocated to current premises in Newton Park, Port Elizabeth
2001
2002
First trip to China to source products.
2002
2003
First 20ft container arrives in Port Elizabeth
2003
2004
First warehouse built (300m2)
2004
2013
Second warehouse built (1000m2)
2013
2018
Second warehouse extension (+900m2)
2018
2023
Third warehouse built (+800m2)
2023
2025
Thomson Bros Trading continue to strive to be the leaders in fluid control solutions.
2025

Directors

Gary Thomson
Operations Director
Marshal Thomson
Finance Director

Management

Christo Engelbrecht
Sales Manager
Stephen van Aswegen
Operations / Sales
Pieter Steyn
Warehouse Manager
VANESSA NICHOLLS
Finance Manager
John Kahts
Maintenance Manager

Sales

Ryno Kotze
Sales
Ben Jonker
Sales
Johan Ferreira
Sales
Vossie Vosloo
Sales
Riaan Streso
Sales
MAPHIS BADELA
Sales
Jade Lemmer
Sales

Imports

Bryden Riley
Imports
Fallon Ah Shene
Imports Assistant

Admin

Natasha Marais
Accountant Clerk
Elsie Badela
Accountant Clerk
Lucille Classen
Admin Clerk / Receptionist
Vuyo Budaza
Admin Clerk

Warehouse Team

Our warehouse staff play a key role in keeping orders accurate, stock moving, and customers happy.

Their dedication keeps the heart of TBT ticking and we’re proud to have them on our team.